Chicago vines and hops updated photographs w/o snowcover!!!! - Wed Feb 23, 2011

The title of this posting says it all!!!! And a crashing computer prevents me from wanting to write too much tonight.

Surprising new growth from either an Iris or a Lilly. I actually purchased the plant in Wilmette, IL in the parking lot of a CVS Pharmacy for $1.00. The store was trying to Clearance its little 'Home & Garden' section. Such an early rise for plants. Interesting to note.

Neighbor's gargoyle without snowcap.

My beloved treebase garden. This was conceived of by my neighbor and building manager back in the summer of 2009. I absolutely love this little thing. It adds so much to the yard, I think.

Cabernet Sauvignon grape vine Chicago 2010 - (Wed Feb 23, 2011)

Cabernet Sauvignon grape vine Chicago 2010 - (Wed Feb 23, 2011)

Cabernet Sauvignon grape vine Chicago 2010 - (Wed Feb 23, 2011)...Recall, this vine was planted about 4-5 weeks later than the two previous. It was planted in early August 2010 with the hope that it would better weather the winter by getting acclimated to the soil before temperatures dropped.

Syrah grape vine II Chicago 2009 - (Wed Feb 23, 2011)....The vine trunk is not to be confused with the darker tree limb that fell into the chicken wire protective guard I have around the vine. The limb will soon be extricated.

Mars Seedless grape vine 2009 - (Wed Feb 23, 2011)

Syrah grape vine I 2009 - (Wed Feb 23, 2011)

Willamette Hops refusing to let the winter temperatures get them down (Wed Feb 23, 2011)

Willamette Hops continued....(Wed Feb 23, 2011)

Enjoy!