Who would have thought the week after a long holiday pandemic holiday would be so hard? Admittedly we are struggling to get in the swing of things again, and are longing for carefree days spent in the sun, exploring the city we love and brunching at our favorite spots with friends and family. Sigh. Until […]
I’ll admit that I love the smell of freshly cut lawns. But it’s the chemical fertilizers, mower noise, weed battles, and wasteful water consumption that I willingly trade in for more ecologically sustainable pastures. Here are garden design ideas to help you end the suburban turf romance and create a new environmentally friendly field of […]
Millions of people around the country have been sheltering-in-place for about a month and are more intimate than ever with all aspects of their homes. These restrictions have given rise to many old-timey hobbies, including puzzles and coloring, but they’ve also led to a bigger interest in the natural world just outside. On the neighborhood […]
Why yes, that is snow out your window. It’s week four of our stay-at-home order, and cabin fever is at an all-time high with this weather. Here are five things to keep yourself busy, and sane. Virtual Cinema: Stream Indie Films at Home Lakeview’s historic Music Box Theater may be closed due to Covid-19, but […]
Everyone is a little Irish this month, and there is no shortage of festive events to celebrate. From the dyeing of the Chicago River to events that make you think spring, enjoy all that March has to offer (sunshine and snow included!). Please check each event’s website for the latest updates on COVID-19 closures and cancellations. Events […]
As the blazing summer heat retreats and the idea of being in the garden becomes appealing again, a truly time-sensitive question arises: “Should I plant now or is it better to wait until next spring?” Chalet’s Chief Horticulturist gives his top 10 reasons why NOW is the best time to plant. 1. Cooler temperatures and […]
Even a tiny garden can help combat climate change.
Plants are really having their moment. Scrolling through Instagram you’ll see amazing greenery in every interior designer or DIY blogger’s photos. You may have even stumbled upon accounts that take plants to the next level. Take celebrity “plant lady” Summer Rayne Oakes — she went viral a few years ago for having over 670 plants […]
Did you know that many of the plants we offer though our retail and landscape services are Chalet Farm grown? Chalet invested in the Chalet Farm in the fall of 2004, with the first perennials being available in 2005. Chalet has about 100-120 acres in field production and another 20 acres of polyhouses. About the […]
Before you send that bouquet, you should know what message your flower color choice is sending to its recipient. From love to sympathy to congratulations, flowers and their colors can symbolize many emotions. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the meanings and traditions associated with flowers have evolved over time. Understanding this “language of flowers,” also […]
