• 2023 Garden Plans for Zone 5B

    Chicago has seen almost a week straight of bright warm sun with temperatures in the upper 40’s and it has set my brain to garden mode. Mid-February seems like a great time to start dreaming about Spring and the garden, right?! I think having a plan before gardening centers open helps you stay on track and avoid impulse purchases. Not…

  • Building a Shrub and Perennial Border

    Exactly one month ago I wrote about our garden plans, so today I wanted to give you an update. This update is specifically about building a shrub and perennial border along the west side of our yard. I will write another update for the rest of the garden. It all felt a bit much for a single post 🙂 As…