This years vegetable garden was potted in April, four months later, we had plenty to harvest. We have picked hundreds of peppers and cherry tomatoes throughout this season and just this month we finally got to harvest the tomatillos, some were over ripe and past their prime, but the others were just right. [Read more…] about Garden Growth in Four Months
Outdoor Garden
The Yard in August
August was a beautiful month, while the garden was still full of new growth, we also began to see signs of the end of summer. Flower buds started to seed as fall air moves in. I wasn’t able to spend a ton of time enjoying the garden or doing yard work this August, but I was lucky enough to be out working one morning when this extraordinary creature paid a visit. [Read more…] about The Yard in August
Phlox
There are 67 species of Phlox, a tall flowering plant mainly found in North America. These flowering plants can grow in a variety of habitats around the country, they have been known to appear in the Alpine Tundra, urban gardens, open woodland areas and prairies. Some of these perennial flowers bloom in spring, while other open up later into the summer and fall. The flowers each have five rounded petals that grow in dense clusters atop a tall stems up to 4 feet tall. Phlox come in a variety of colors including; pink, magenta, white, purple, violet, pale blue, or bright red. [Read more…] about Phlox
The Yard in July
July in Chicago is typically hot and humid mixed with a few good storms – that’s how this July went down. The yard has been at the peak of it’s growing season blooming full of flowers in every corner. Let’s take a look back and check out what’s been growing in my midwest urban garden this July. [Read more…] about The Yard in July
Garden Growth in Three Months
July, the third month of this years vegetable garden delivers the goods! We have been harvesting a ton of Cherry Tomatoes and Basil all month and in the second half we have seen an abundance of peppers rolling in. It’s been a hot one Wally, and the garden is definitely feeling the burn, but that hasn’t stopped it from continuing to blossom. Let’s check out how things have been going over the past month. [Read more…] about Garden Growth in Three Months
U-Pick Berries
It comes as no surprise, but I absolutely love picking berries! We went with a couple of friends down to Johnson’s Farm in Hobart, Indian a couple weeks ago and were quite please with the delicious selection of fruits and veggies available to pick. [Read more…] about U-Pick Berries
The Yard in June
June is the month where the yard starts feeling really full and lush. By the time May is over we start to see the end of the spring flowers as we make way for summer blooms and the hotter weather. Our Hostas are full grown and bursting with many flowers. Roses, Phlox, Sedum, and more are all out to play. [Read more…] about The Yard in June
Garden Growth in Two Months
It’s been about 2 months since this year’s garden was first planted. We’re finally starting to see fruit on practically all of the plants, though we’re still patiently waiting for our first real harvest. A lot has been going on since the last update so let’s take a look and see what all of this growth is about. [Read more…] about Garden Growth in Two Months