Roses are Good for You
Roses. The classic flower, the pinnacle of elegance, the expression of love.
Bright Fall Color for a Grey Day
The maples have finally decided to turn. Now I'm noticing freemanii-type maples in parkways, lawns, and parks.
A Lingering Swallowtail
A little more than a week ago, while cutting herbs for dinner, I noticed something on the fennel.
Step Away from the Pruners, Loppers, Shears, and Saws...Nice and Quietly
Fall has arrived with crisp nights and cool days in Chicagoland.
Raising Butterflies
This summer, I've had a chance to revisit my childhood of bug collecting. I love bugs
Building a Beautiful, Low Maintenance Garden in the Sun
Recently, a friend and I journeyed to two gardens influenced by the work of Roy Diblik, a Midwestern grower and Piet Oudolf, a Dutch landscape designer.
Butterflies: Jewels on the Wing
It's been a bad year for butterflies. We just haven't seen nearly as many.
Japanese Beetles: Get Over It
I don't think I do this often, but on this topic, I'm going to drag my soap box out and dust it off.
People - get over the Japanese beetles!