I Leave Some Weeds Alone on Purpose And Here’s Why
Most gardeners joke about weeds being the enemy and I used to…
Don’t Worry, Here’s The Best Way to Keep Your Garden Thriving When You’re on Vacation
I still remember the trip—our first family vacation in five years. I’d…
The Pollinators in My Garden and How I Attract Them
For years, I focused mainly on the plants in my garden with…
The Seeds I Saved That Grew Better Than Expected
A few years ago, my neighbor Shelly returned from a work trip…
The Secret to Lush Vertical Gardens? It’s All in the Way You Train Your Climbers
There was a time when the back fence of my garden looked…
From My Summer Flower Rows to Every Corner of My Home
Last spring, I dreamt of a garden full enough to harvest flowers…
The Smell of Soil After Rain – My Favorite Scent in the World
There are many things I love about gardening, but nothing compares to…
Garden Whispers: The Secret Lives of Night-Blooming Flowers
There’s a particular kind of quiet that settles over the garden just…
What Should We Do in Winter? Here Are My 5 Suggested Vegetables for Garden Beds
Every year, as soon as winter begins to settle into Chicago, I…
The First Time I Heard the Sound of Roots Breaking Through Soil
In the east corner of my backyard stands an old oak tree…
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