Pulled some garlic to see how we’re lookin and I say it’s harvest time! 🌱 #zone6garden

I hit the zucchini jackpot. The first two flowers to come in are a male and a female. 🌱 #zone6garden

Jinx’s weekend in three moments. 👇 I stared at the playground all afternoon because I heard what I assume was a kid screaming, but it could have been a banshee too. Must secure area. #pet #dog #camping

Ooph! Some of the garden will love this and some of the garden is going to hate this. Me, I’ll be waving to my garden from the window while praying the AC doesn’t stop. 🌱 #zone6garden #chicago #weather

Calendula may be my new favorite flower. I didn’t even have to plant any this year since they are such good self seeders. 🌱 #zone6garden

Mystery “weed” I found in my garden today. Is it a fig? Flower of an hour plant? Place your bets! 😁 🌱 #zone6garden

My pest patrol army has arrived and the aphid buffet is now open. 🌱 #zone6garden #insects

Saw my first lightning bug of the summer tonight. #nature #insects

This means it’s stir fry for dinner tonight! 🌱 #zone6garden

First round of black swallowtail caterpillars feasting on my dill. I just wish they pupated like monarchs and didn’t run off and hide for their transformation. 🌱 #zone6garden

Saw this daisy and had to bring it home. Love the color combo. 🌱 #zone6garden

I have an over abundance of self seeded cilantro. Other than the obvious salsa uses and curries, is there some recipes out there I should try? 🌱 #zone6garden

I like to try something new in the garden every year. Last year it was red kuri squash, wasn’t a fan. This year it’s honey nut squash. Now let’s hope the vine borers stay away. 🌱 #zone6garden

Snacks straight from the garden are the best snacks. 🌱 #zone6garden

A black swallowtail butterfly was having the hardest time finding my dill. After 10 minutes it finally found one and left me her baby. 🌱 #zone6garden

Welp. I think today’s the day for planting my veggies. I’ll just ignore the possibility of some below 50 nights and trust that Mother Nature is done being weird. 🌱 #zone6garden

The time has come. Looks like our cold nights are finally coming to an end and I can get these peppers and tomatoes in the ground very soon. 🌱 #zone6garden

Had this rose of Sharon that died, thankfully. What a messy woman that Sharon is! Instead of digging it out, I planted a vining black eyed Susan at its base. So no more cleaning up after that bitch, but now have a fun trellis for my other girl 🤓. 🌱 #zone6garden

If you’re an Aldi shopper, these metal flame bowl solar lights are super cute. #aldi #decor

Pumpkin seeds are an obsession of mine. But I like them super crunchy so always have to rebake them when I buy them. These I seasoned with some jalapeno taco seasoning and they’re so good! #food 🍽️

Sifting my compost today. Only gardeners/farmers get how beautiful this is. 🌱 #zone6garden

Looks like it’s time to put out the hummingbird feeders. Orioles and hummingbird sightings as far north as Michigan already. 🌱 #birds #zone6garden journeynorth.org/news/ruby-th...

Saw my first monarch today (Illinois). Quite a bit earlier than last year. Hopefully that’s a good sign. 🌱 #zone6garden.

It has begun! I can’t wait to have fresh from the garden asparagus. 🌱 #zone6garden

I think this is year 3 for my Itoh peonies. Noticed their little fingers popped up today. So I’m crossing my own fingers 🤞 that I get flowers this year. I don’t even remember what color they are. 🌱 #zone6garden

My first seedlings of 2026 say hello. Shishitos and jalapeno are eager to get going! 🌱 #zone6garden

Strong storms and tornadoes yesterday and today it’s snowing. I’d like to speak to your manager! #weather #illinois

Are you trying any new veggies in the garden this year? For me it’s going to be honeynut squash. I’ve wanted to try it for awhile and finally ordered some seeds. 🌱

The rhubarb is awake. Hopefully my strawberries do better this year so I can make some strawberry rhubarb pie! 🌱 #zone6garden #illinois

The hummers are coming! Get your feeders cleaned and ready. 🌱

So I guess next week it’s summer?! I guess I better get my seeds started. 🌱 #zone6garden

3 years ago I planted 12 asparagus. So you know what that means, I get to have fresh homegrown asparagus this season!! I’m so excited! 🌱 #zone6garden

It’s February 1st. That means it’s probably time to start putting my seed list together. Only about 5 weeks until the indoor seed starting begins!! 🌱 #zone6garden

Had some leftover shredded chicken so today it’s tamales! 🍽️ #cooking

The garlic is confused. Is it April already?! 🌱 #zone6

Well that was a success. I wasn’t really sure how this cured dough thing would turn out, but damn it was good. Exactly what I was trying to achieve. Super thin and very crispy! Gonna make another batch of dough and play around with the curing time, go a little shorter. 🍽️ #pizza #cooking

In my never ending search for the perfect homemade pizza, I’m trying something a little bit different. Cured pizza dough. 🤔 The dough was fermented for 5 days in the fridge, then rolled out and left to dry or “cure” for 12+ hours. We’re going for ultra thin and cracker crispy. Results later 🍽️ #pizza

Stranger things finale, on my birthday? You shouldn’t have! I hope it’s good 🤞 #strangerthings #netflix

Well I thought we were having a “normal” winter for a change, but I guess I was wrong. It currently feels like May and it’s storming. Lightning and thunder, oh my! #zone6 #chicago #weather

Always have to stop here at least once (sometimes twice) whenever I’m back home in Green Bay, Wi for the holidays. Mmm butter burger! 🍽️ #greenbay #food

I don’t eat much sugar these days, and these have a ton of sugar in them. But it’s the holidays, right? 🍽️ #nobakes #christmas

So is winter over already? 😆 The spring bulbs are going to be so confused. 🌱 #zone6 #weather

The feverfew plant is unfazed by these frigid temps and snow. 🌱 #zone6

They’re calling for another big snowstorm this weekend. Forecasting 12” but they also said that a couple weeks ago and we got 2”. Place your bets! #weather #chicago #snowstorm

We’re halfway through Thanksgiving, who’s got the good stories? Drunk racist uncle? Frozen bird? Forgot to turn oven on? Let’s hear the stories! 🍽️ #thanksgiving

So apparently calendula are rather cold tolerant? We have been warmer than usual winters here but still had some snow and freezing temps. Yet these calendula are still growing and flowering. 🌱 #zone6 #flowers

Prime rib was on sale. So tonight we fancy! Did a rosemary, thyme and garlic rub #cooking 🍽️

If you havent watched “The Beast In Me” yet, you should. If I see Claire Danes is in something, I have to watch it. This did not disappoint. youtu.be/8iNHGKcP0cM?... #netflix #thebeastinme #bingeworthy

Strong geomagnetic storms today and tommorow. High chance of northern lights. 👀 #weather #northernlights #auroraborealis

We could be in for a doozy tonight. 😳 We haven’t gotten a real snowstorm in Chicago for years, or even much snow at all. Crazy to think the winter opener could be a big one. #chicago #weather #snowstorm