The West Chicago Garden Club

We have been away from NFK for several months. We have enjoyed the time off but it’s time to start talking about our favorite garden again.

I’m sure the winter season holds commonality for all dyed-in-the-wool gardeners.  First we take a break.  Leave it alone for a while.  But soon enough we need a hort fix.  It’s those great garden magazines and fabulous garden books you got for Christmas that stir the blood and those ‘new’ hybrids start looking very interesting.  Even though your head says ‘tried and true’ plants make the most sense the intrigue is undeniable. However, when it comes to the Kruse Garden, we are nothing but practical with our plants.  Our backs, our time, and our budget all offer constraints.  So ‘known’ wins over ‘unknown’ every time. Continue Reading »