Okay, so over the winter some of my potted plants seem to suffer a little bit due to lack of sun or mis-watering, luckily most of them pull through and quickly thrive again as the days get warmer and longer. This year however, I had one major loss, like kind of devastating. Both of my Maple Tree Bonsais did not make it…
Outdoor Garden
Tomatillo Garden Update
The Tomatillos are coming! The Tomatillos are coming! The Tomatillos are coming! Yeah, I said it, the Tomatillos are coming. Whatever, it’s really no big deal, they’re just amazing little fruits wrapped inside a delicate papery husk. Kind of magical, but who even cares? I do. Ha, okay, I might be a little bit excited about this, so I though I would give a quick update on how my Tomatillos are going so far. [Read more…] about Tomatillo Garden Update
Komorebi at Starved Rock
Komorebi is the Japanese word for when the sunlight filters through the leave of the trees. It’s about how the sunlight plays with the layers of the leaves and the gorgeous scenes they create together. I’ve always been particularly pleased with this idea, there’s something so simple and peaceful about it. Although English doesn’t provide a single word for the situation, I’m happy to know that another language pulled through for us. [Read more…] about Komorebi at Starved Rock
Daisy Fleabane
The Daisy Fleabane is a wildflower found in most of the United States and Canada. These spunky little flowers bloom from spring to fall, flaunting thin hairlike white petals surrounding a bright yellow center. You can spot them in vacant lots, on the side of the road, backyards, forests, and practically anywhere else. Some may consider this plant to be a weed or even invasive, however I think these wildflowers are delicate little beauties. [Read more…] about Daisy Fleabane
Starved Rock State Park
Last week we took a day trip to Starved Rock State Park, Illinois. Although it’s only a short 2 hour drive from Chicago, it had been well over a decade since my last visit. Why?! It was a perfect day for a nice hike in the woods, lots of spring flowers, mosses, and ferns to gawk at… oh and the Canyons!
Geranium – Bloody Cranesbill
Geranium sanguineum, also known as Bloody Cranesbill, is a low maintenance garden perennial that offers full herbaceous greens with plenty of bright blooms. The flowers petals are papery thin, generally bright magenta with darker veins. The dark green herbaceous foliage is deeply segmented with fine hairs. [Read more…] about Geranium – Bloody Cranesbill
Garden Growth in a Month
I can’t believe it’s already been a month since the potted vegetable garden was started. It has already doubled in size, so I wanted to share a quick update on the progress. This year we are growing Tomatillos, Cherry Tomatoes, Jalapeños, Cayenne Peppers, Gujillo Peppers, Chiltepin Peppers, Hot Cherry Peppers, and Basil. [Read more…] about Garden Growth in a Month
Bleeding Heart
The Bleeding Heart blooms in late spring. The flowers are generally pink and/or white forming an arch of heart shaped flowers each one more mature than the next. The Bleeding Heart is clearly named after it’s heart-shaped flowers which appear to have a small drop of blood at the bottom of the heart. [Read more…] about Bleeding Heart