Category Archives: ENJOY

Edible Flowers: Magnificent Magnolias on the Menu

Although I’ve been growing and using edible flowers for over 20 years, I’m still learning and expanding my repertoire. Recently when I saw that a friend’s magnolia was starting to bloom, I remembered that magnolia is an edible flower. After checking with my friend to make sure she had not used any pesticides or chemicalContinue reading “Edible Flowers: Magnificent Magnolias on the Menu”

Making Rose Potpourri

from Garden Flowers and Herbs I may earn commissions for purchases made through any Amazon links in this post. See disclosure here. A Creative Way to Use Fragrant Herbs and Flowers from the Garden! Since Valentine’s Day is almost here, I’ve got roses on my mind—but they’re certainly not blooming in my garden now! ThereContinue reading “Making Rose Potpourri”

2023 Garden Review

I may earn commissions for purchases made through any Amazon links in this post. See disclosure here. Let’s look back and see what happened in my garden this year. Where I can, I’ve included links to my YouTube videos, so you could click on those for more details. January I actually harvested some spinach fromContinue reading “2023 Garden Review”

Bloom!

Good morning from my kitchen garden! The first sunflower to bloom for me this year is on a pretty sad looking plant. It got knocked over during a heavy rainstorm and then started growing crooked. Ever since I propped it back up (see my Summer Kitchen Garden Tour), its leaves have been wilted. Yet itContinue reading “Bloom!”

Chicago Botanic Garden Memories

One of my favorite places to get inspiration for my garden is the Chicago Botanic Garden. It’s one of the places I mentioned when I was recently asked, “What is Chicago known for?” If you know me, then you know I had to talk about Chicago’s gardens when asked that question. I love the wayContinue reading “Chicago Botanic Garden Memories”