2018 Garden Recap: Flowers

Now that the outdoor growing season has officially ended here in Chicago, I thought it was time to look back and see how things went. It was definitely a mixed year weather-wise, but for the most part everything looked pretty good all summer. Except for the weed infestation that took a while to get under control! … Continue reading 2018 Garden Recap: Flowers

Troll Hunt!

The last few summers the Morton Arboretum has had a "BIG" exhibit to bring people outdoors and celebrate nature. There's been frogs, giant bugs, giant lego statues, and life size origami. And this year, a Troll Hunt! The Trolls are the design of Danish artist Thomas Dambo. These 15- to 30-foot-tall, and one 60-foot long, sculptures … Continue reading Troll Hunt!

Nature Walk on Earth Day

It was a beautiful day for a walk, so I headed out to the Morton Arboretum to walk and celebrate Earth Day. Spring flowers were in abundance! Here's what I saw: White Trout Lily (Erythronium albidum) Immature plants produce a single leaf and no flower, while mature plants produce a pair of leaves and a … Continue reading Nature Walk on Earth Day