Monthly Archives: July 2013

31 Jul

Black Walnuts

Black Walnuts

Every other year I get a crop of black walnuts. I have three trees and my neighbors have three trees, which makes for some …

 
By Heidi
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30 Jul

Sedge vs. Grass

Sedge vs. Grass

Sedge is not something I had ever heard of before I started taking classes in horticulture, and even then I assumed it was some sort …

 
By Heidi
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29 Jul

Gladiolas

Gladiolas

This year I purchased some Hardy Gladiolas (according to the package.) Supposedly you only have to heavily mulch them and they’ll live over the …

 
By Heidi
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28 Jul

Do as I say, not as I do

Do as I say, not as I do

Sometimes I get a little too adventurous. Like the other day, I went for a walk in my neighborhood. I saw what I …

 
By Heidi
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27 Jul

Insect Hangout

Insect Hangout

I like Arthropods (hard bodied creatures including insects, spiders etc.). They are fun to watch, and I am constantly amazed by which places they …

 
By Heidi
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26 Jul

Showy bird

Showy bird

The other day I walked out of my house and looked up a bit to see a bird sitting on the top of a electric …

 
By Heidi
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25 Jul

Green Roofs

Green Roofs

Some very cool things about Chicago. Despite what I said about almost no greenspace. When I got to the top of the parking garage I realized …

 
By Heidi
Filed under: Process of Permaculture
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24 Jul

Big City vs. Small City

Big City vs. Small City

Last weekend I had to go to Chicago to get a visa for an upcoming trip. While I was there I realized a few …

 
By Heidi
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23 Jul

Butterfly Chasing

Butterfly Chasing

I can’t help it. If I see a beautiful butterfly and I have a camera, I am likely to start chasing it around. …

 
By Heidi
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22 Jul

Storm

Storm

Recently, I had to take a road trip and found this. I love living in a land where you can see so far. …

 
By Heidi
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