Prairie Rose's Garden

We have been blessed with warm temperatures this past week--days in the 70's, just perfect for planting bulbs and some final garden clea...

What a difference a week can make! In my last post I was in a state of denial that summer would soon end, but within twenty-four hours, I ha...

The change has begun.  In just the past week, the trees have begun to put on their autumn colors. Mornings are chilly, and the ground h...

Fall has definitely arrived in my part of Illinois with cooler nights and frequent rainy days.  Monday morning I awoke to find the whole yar...

It's September Bloom Day, and what a glorious day it is!  The sun is shining, the temperature is perfect for spending time outdoors, a...