Echinacea or Coneflower

January 18th, 2008

Echinacea or Coneflower - these are just two words for a super gardening experience. Here’s my take on this plant along with pictures of varieties that are in my own garden.


Cantigny Gardens

January 16th, 2008

Cantigny Gardens outside of Chicago, Illinois is a fine garden where the use of color is emphasized. While the formal gardens are quiet and peaceful, letting you sink into the surroundings - the rest of the garden screams “color!” and excitement. I think this is one of the brightest public gardens I’ve ever been in. Certainly, I”d go back in a heartbeat. Oh yeah, the pronunciation of the name is “cantini” - you don’t say the “g”. :-)