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Chicago Gardener I garden on my rooftop deck in Chicago, zone 6A

08/27/2026

I’ve gotten lot of questions about my giveaway bouquets so o wanted to answer them here!

First off, I couldn’t make as many bouquets without zinnias and dahlias. They are cut and come again flowers and the most productive plants in my garden.

The jars I use I either save over the winter or get donated from neighbors. I haven’t had to buy any jars in a couple of years!

Sometimes people will return their jars but I never expect it, so always make sure I have plenty.

This is how easy it is to spread a little bit of joy in your community 💚

One of my favorite things about gardening is watching the space become more than just plants. It becomes a place where l...
08/22/2026

One of my favorite things about gardening is watching the space become more than just plants. It becomes a place where life gathers. 🐦🌸

The pigeons have become my favorite visitors and it’s always nice to get to garden with friends!

08/18/2026

Today’s harvest from my 18x19 ft rooftop deck in the middle of the city 🍅🌸

Everything on my deck is growing in containers, including raised beds and grow bags.

You don’t need a yard to grow an abundance of food and flowers!

My potted apple orchard in August 🍏I have four columnar apple trees from Stark Bro's on my garage deck. Columnar apple t...
08/11/2026

My potted apple orchard in August 🍏

I have four columnar apple trees from Stark Bro's on my garage deck. Columnar apple trees are great for small space gardeners as the grow up instead of out.

Each tree is potted in 20” diameter pots from Crescent Garden. These pots are large enough for the trees to be planted in them for their lifetime.

And then because I can’t have any empty space in my garden, I surrounded each tree with four sunpatiens, rose glow and deep rose 🩷

08/10/2026

Imagine if I missed out on 7 years of growing sunflowers on my rooftop because I listened to someone else instead of trying it for myself 🌻

I have grown sunflowers that were over 6 feet tall in containers that were only 12” deep. This includes grow bags, raised beds, and pots.

My favorite thing about gardening in an unconventional space is experimenting and seeing what I can make happen. 🌻

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