If you have an outdoor kitchen, enjoying your meals outside has already become that much easier since you no longer have to run in and out of the house. But what if you could take it one step further by having all the fresh veggies and herbs you could need within...
The outdoor room—it sounds like an oxymoron. By going outside, aren’t you, by definition, leaving your rooms? How is it possible to go outside, and yet still be in a room? These are valid questions, and the topic can be confusing. But therein lies the beauty of...
Like us, butterflies love strong fragrances, a warm spot to sun themselves, and a little water to sip on. They’re particularly fond of May and June when they finally emerge from their cocoons and take flight to visit their favorite nectar-rich flowers. Many...
Ripe, juicy berries are among the best gifts of the summer months. With a little planting and pruning, berry shrubs offer sweet and succulent fruit for jams, pies, or eating right off the branch. Most edible berries are excellent for our health, loaded with...
In the spring, you’re bound to see an Easter lily (or several!) in homes in the Chicagoland suburbs. These elegant white flowers are deeply meaningful in the Christian faith, commonly found in churches and places of worship, to celebrate their namesake holiday. If...
