I love growing squash because it’s so easy to grow. I planted mine in mid- February from starters I got here at Gill’s. They are heavy feeders so I worked … Read More
“My Earliest Childhood Memories Are Of Flowers”
My earliest childhood memories are of flowers. My dad taught me to grow them from seeds–Zinnias, Sweet Peas, Calendulas, Giant Sunflowers. As a mother I gardened with my sons. We grew … Read More
Watch Out For Chinch Bugs + Periwinkle Update
Watch out for Chinch Bugs! Seems a little early with all the rain, but the temperatures are right on up there where they should be for May. I am seeing … Read More
Windy City Living: Pros and Cons
Pros! It isn’t so stifling hot! We can almost always count on a breeze to cool us down when we’re working in the garden Wind chimes always give us music … Read More
Seeing Lots Of June Bugs? + Mom’s Favorite Flower
Time To Treat For Grub Worms Time to treat for grub worms. Did you know, grub worms come from June bugs? Grubs are the larval stage of the brown June Beetle … Read More
The Quirky Gardener
My mother, Ruth Gill, was a quirky but elegant, courageous yet tender, intelligent and curious woman. And I can put that in this blog because its Mother’s Day! But back … Read More
Staff Pick: Water Lily
Water lilies are a wonderful way to add color and the coolness of water to your patio or landscape. A large pond or lake is not necessary for these floating beauties, they … Read More
Staff Pick: Indian Carnation
Staff Pick: Indian Carnation If you aren’t keen on the constant care involved in making your native soil right for Gardenias, here’s an alternative, and a good one. The “Indian Carnation” … Read More
Tips For Vigorous Vines & Waterlogged Plants
TIPS ON VIGOROUS VINES! If you need to cover up an eyesore, add some privacy, or just want more color, then vines are your answer! Some of our favorites are … Read More
Tips For Fighting Fleas + Pesky Lawn Weeds
Last chance to kill those pesky lawn weeds. The new formulation of Weed B Gon is totally safe on all lawn grasses including Floratam St. Augustine. The past few weeks … Read More