Creature Comforts

Now that the weather is summer-like, we can drive with the top down! One of our next big projects at work involves planting an educational vegetable and herb garden, which requires lots of riding around the property with two fluffy hitchhikers.

Back at the home front, I have been staying busy while Nick journeys around Chicago for the next six weeks.  I took my first trip to the Chicago Botanic Gardens on Sunday to attend a volunteer orientation and get a general feel for the place. Even though it was a rather gray day, it is one of the most peaceful and beautiful places I have visited since moving here.

Two of my very favorite spring pleasures: daffodils and weeping willows!

I think it would be an exciting challenge to attempt an espaliered orchard in our vegetable/herb garden, but that may be an adventure for next year. In the meantime, I was inspired by the beautiful espalier display at The Garden!