Stop by the Chicago Botanic garden next weekend for the annual plant festival (May 14-16). There will be vendors; gardening tips and presentations; live music and of course, excellent plants for sale. Visit the garden website for a catalog: www.chicagobotanic.org for a plant list.
The sign says it all: Welcome
Last weekend I had the greatest experience working at Justin Trails resort in Sparta, Wi. I learned about creating Shitake mushroom spores; how to search for Morel mushrooms (under elm trees); that honeysuckles dry up the nutrients in the ground making it really tough to grow other plants. If you live in the midwest and want to experience a wonderful outdoor weekend, I think Justin Trails is the place to go. It’s pet friendly and I promise your dogs will love it! http://www.justintrails.com/