Summer is here.... almost.

Around June 21st we will toast the summer solstice, both the longest day of the year and the official start of summer.

Gardeners should also visit MOSS IN THE CITY my urban gardening web site sponsored by the National Gardening Association. It rocks and it's updated monthly. Log in and subscribe to this hot, free newsletter.

Memorial Day weekend was a blast. We had fun celebrating Rochelle's bday and anniversary. Happy Birthday to Estee and Uncle Eddie.

Seriously, I need help!!! I cannot figure out how to download the extended version of LaLaLa HeHeHe (B side of "Sign of the Times" record)!!

Check out some of my Top Picks

Greenology
Education has always been a cornerstone of my life so its only natural to share my love of learning. This year we will review theories of restoration and conservation.

Metapopulation Theory

Favorite Places Large pdf files may take a minute to open.

Harms Woods and Morton Arboretum in Chicagoland

Featured Plants

The gardening season is in full swing with the plants of June . But this month is so prolific I must include other summer bloomers.

View summer photos.

Send your own lists, comments, and/or corrections to askwilliam@wemoss.org

William in Action

Parkways for Peace will be community gardening event sponsored by Gethsemane Gardens. On June 14th, come out to help us garden and promote peace.

Gardening is good for you, good for the neighborhood, and good for the planet.

Tonight, I am speaking at BooCoo on Kitchen Gardening. Urban and small space gardeners are able to use containers to grow crops.

Hardy Bulbs course review: Check out the Hyacinthaceae family.

Enjoy plant profiles, gardening tales, favorite places and science on the Education page.