Tag Archives: elderberry

Like Asking the Hair Stylist for “Just a trim”

Last night things got drastic. After diligently watering the elderberry for several days in a row, I sort of gave up. I’d check on the tree, take pictures, see how it was getting progressively more brown, say I was going to come out the next day and work on it and then, ignore it untilContinue reading “Like Asking the Hair Stylist for “Just a trim””

Chhhhh Changes . . .

The elderberry continues to struggle. I continue to act like watering it will fix everything. A neighbor from the Roger Park Monarch Butterfly Project posted about extra sunflowers he wanted to give away. I thought that might be the perfect thing to put in the hole where the elderberry used to be. Amazing, Donbon livesContinue reading “Chhhhh Changes . . .”

2024 Garden Snippets

The post shares updates on the garden, including hopes for certain plants, encounters with wildlife, and the joys of seeing native plants flourish alongside the challenges of managing weeds and wildlife. The author expresses both frustration and delight in nurturing their garden.

The Elderberry Chronicles

The tree, transplanted inappropriately, suffered shock and struggles with water and soil issues, as well as inadequate care. The gardener acknowledges her lack of expertise and the need for improvement. Remedial steps include watering, mulching, and pruning, with hope for recovery. Patience and vigilance are crucial in the process.

It started because of a sick looking tree

A struggling tree, planted after a tornado, eventually replaced by a thriving plant. Mistaken for a weed, it finds a new home with the help of new friends. A tale of resilience and community in the garden.

Enjoying Community Green Spaces

Today arrived as a gorgeous sunny day! Yesterday’s coolness had disappeared, and the weather was in the 70s. I decided to walk over to P.O. Box Collective which was hosting a plant sale. I had heard that the group Recalcitrant Seeds would be handing out free native trees and I was interested in picking upContinue reading “Enjoying Community Green Spaces”