by Flora Caputo | Oct 7, 2020 | Gardening, Uncategorized
Fall is a great time to get your grass in good shape. Or get rid of it. Ways to have a grass-free lawn, and why. I get a lot of questions in my classes around native plant replacements for lawns. In fact, I keep getting more and more questions about it, which is...
by Flora Caputo | Sep 24, 2020 | Bee Advocacy, Gardening
Introducing “Wild Wednesdays!” These posts will be plant features, tips, news, and musings about wildflowers and native plants to support pollinators and bio-diversity. No matter what size garden, everyone can make a difference. Join me every Wednesday,...
by Flora Caputo | Nov 21, 2019 | Gardening, Uncategorized
Perusing my blog and social spaces will reveal a love of all things gardening, and I am not afraid to show off that love in mugs, shirts, books, and prints. My shop is a wonderful space for me to marry my illustration and design skills with my domestic passions-in...
by Flora Caputo | Apr 14, 2019 | Gardening, Uncategorized
I guess I could not have timed this video and post any better, as we are sitting today in a Chicago snow blizzard a week before Easter in the middle of April. As I write this, I am looking at my poor magnolia buds, wondering if the are D.O.A. This is pretty...
by Flora Caputo | Oct 26, 2018 | Gardening, Uncategorized
SO it’s fall. And I love fall. I love the sweaters, the fireplace, the pumpkin spice everything. But before we settle in with our warm drinks and close out the garden season, we have to get our yards ready for the winter especially if you want a thriving and...
by Flora Caputo | Sep 1, 2017 | Gardening, Uncategorized
Chamomile tea is used for so many things; from tummy problems to a beauty aid to plant first aid. It’s actually really great for plants! Chamomile is known to reduce mold and mildew on indoor and outdoor plants. I recently discovered some black spot growing on...
