First Too Much Water, Now Not Nearly Enough

First we had an unusually wet spring, and now we're in a drought situation here in Chicago and many other locations. What does that mean going into the winter? Nothing good, that's for sure. So what to do? Keep watering each week as long as possible until your plants go dormant. Ideally, all trees, shrubs … Continue reading First Too Much Water, Now Not Nearly Enough

A Little Civic Duty

While being called for jury duty has nothing to do with gardening, it does call for a little planning ahead since everything will be a bit more hectic around the house. We are settling into one of the hottest weeks of the summer, following a pretty rain-free few weeks. So this weekend, I spent some … Continue reading A Little Civic Duty