Last day of 2023


Milkweed pods and seeds ready to scatter  and plant themselves


 


Some of the old ornaments


 

November 7 2023


 


 Madder roots


I dug up some of the madder roots that have been creeping toward the neighbor's yard. This part of the patch has been growing for over 10 years. 


 


These were very easy to chop with the garden clippers. I'll let them dry for a while, but it's hard to wait!


 

October 27 2023

 


Beautiful cherry and redbud leaves.


 


Serviceberry leaves



 


Coreopsis and Bright Lights cosmos blossoms



Silk dyed with coreopsis and cosmos flowers


 

August



 The garden is so full of color!


 


Late delphiniums tiger lilys and coreopsis


 


 Dahlias


 

December 11 2022


Madder root dye on wool yarn

 Wool yarn dyed with madder.


 


The variety of shades makes me wish I had much more yarn and madder!


December 9 2022

 


 It's been such a long time since I've added anything to this little blog.

The months have marched along, full of wonder, action and beauty. It's impossible to gather them back, but it's not too late to begin sharing again.


 

The bird bath


 The neighbor's magnificent elm tree was cut down this September.  The process was very unsettling, to put it mildly.


 

A small part of the cut down elm tree.


 


 I asked for a couple of the logs. The birds and cats take turns perching on them.


 

October 30 2022

 


 


 


 






 


 


 


Garfield Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show

These pictures are a tiny sample of those I took during my recent, (and first), visit to the Garfield Park Conservatory for the annual spring flower show. What a beautiful display! The colors and fragrance were beautiful and inspiring. This place is a jewel in the city.


Orchids


 


 I love these giant snapdragons


 

The air was sweet.


 


Stock and azalea


 


Beautiful yellow azalea


 


 Camellia


 

January 28 2022

 


 Little Gerta


 


 A pan of snow for fun!


 


Winter blooms


 

November




 

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