Monthly Archives: April 2011
Forsythia
At this time of year forsythia really puts on a show. Typically flowering before many other spring blooming trees and shrubs like magnolia and cherry, forsythia stands out in the gloomy gray of April in Chicago. The waving, wispy golden … Continue reading
What to do on a rainy day.
So Spring in Chicago supposedly started on March 20. The weather has been quibbling with the calendar for the past two and a half weeks. The cold has lingered. Gray, dreary days have spread like a heavy cumbersome blanket. Days … Continue reading
A tree to bloom in winter
Hamamelis or witch hazel as is commonly known is one of the most wonderful small trees for the landscape. Many witch hazels are native to the Midwest. Along with Cornus Mas or Cornelian Cherry, the Hamamelis is one of the … Continue reading