My journey of cooking, gardening, preserving and more
Well, it’s Labor Day weekend and I hope everyone who celebrates it is enjoying it! Here in Northern Illinois, it’s a bit hazy but warm and we’re expecting some possible storms this afternoon. (I’m not going to lie – we could use some more rain!) …
An obsession with Dahlias began last year. We tried digging them up and over-wintering them but didn’t have any luck. If you have any awesome tips on doing so, please let me know. This dahlia here is my favorite, so far; the bloom is around …
An amazing sight in my garden this weekend: I was harvesting fresh dill for pickles and found not just one but two of these beautiful caterpillars on my dill plants. After a bit of research, I discovered they’re destined to be black swallowtail butterflies, of …
My lavender is so beautiful and fragrant right now…definitely picture worthy. Have a great weekend!
Yes, I’ve been very busy in my gardens. Flowers and veggies and mulch, oh my. But I’ve also tried to relax a bit and enjoy the early summer. A screened-in patio with a ceiling fan and hammock really help with the whole “letting go” process. …
I admit it – I’ve been a terrible blogger lately. The gardens have kept me overly occupied because the weather’s been so nice here the last couple of weeks. Here’s a shot of one of my new perennials… Have a wonderful day!