Category: Flowers

Sunday Feature: Golf Course Gardens

One of the most interesting places I've found to admire gardens is out on the golf course.  Most try very hard to create a very natural, beautiful setting to enhance the experience, which I definitely appreciate.  The gardens and landscaping also work to integrate the courses into their surroundings, which make them a perfect haven … Continue reading Sunday Feature: Golf Course Gardens

It’s a Great Day to be Red: Part 2

After my last RED post, my son's cross country team went on to win the IL State Championship for the first time in team history. And when it comes to sports, I am one of those weirdly superstitious people who think that, somehow, something I've done makes a difference in the results. So, I figured … Continue reading It’s a Great Day to be Red: Part 2

Happy Halloween!!

Happy Halloween! Halloween is always a mixed bag weather-wise here.  I've seen everything from 70's and gorgeous, to 30's with snow, and everything in between.  This year looks like a rainy, yet rather warm day and not very windy.  In the scheme of things, I guess not too bad.  But then, my kids are past … Continue reading Happy Halloween!!

Purple Beautyberry Bush

A couple of weeks ago, I was at the Morton Arboretum for the Glass Pumpkin Patch. In the parking lot, right next to the car was the most gorgeous bushes with brilliant purple berries on it. Thankfully, the Arboretum does a great job in labeling everything, and I could find the tag telling me what … Continue reading Purple Beautyberry Bush

Brrr, it’s Cold

As expected, we sunk down below freezing Tuesday night. Glad I got the last of the vegetables harvested. Surprisingly, many of the garden plants actually looked pretty good in the morning, but we'll see after 2 days of below freezing temperatures overnight. I ended up leaving the single perfect rosebud on the plant. In the … Continue reading Brrr, it’s Cold

First Frost Warning is Coming Tonight!

I feel pretty lucky that we've squeaked out an extra week or so before the first hard frost has hit the Chicago area. NOAA has issued it's first freeze watch for the area for tonight, almost a week my after the average date for my area.  We might even get some flurries! Chicago is a … Continue reading First Frost Warning is Coming Tonight!