Gardner, nature lover, bird nurturer, citizen scientist, amateur photographer and sometimes geeky person.
Welcome visitors.
I’m Leslie. My garden is in the Midwestern USA in a suburb near Chicago, Illinois. I’ve been growing flowers and veggies for 20 years and I’m still learning new things.
I like to share and this is my place to post about things I’ve learned, things I like, photos I’ve taken, discuss my garden, favorite recipes and other interests. I love to cook with fresh herbs and veggies that I grow and share my recipes.
I enjoy watching the birds and other creatures that pass through my backyard and also taking part in citizen science projects. Science has always been one of my passions.
Any questions? Just ask and I’ll share my experiences. Thanks for reading and enjoy your visit.
Contact me: LadyMin at gmail dot com or fill in the contact form.
Most of the photos on this blog are originals by LadyMin. They may be reproduced for non-profit purposes or on personal web pages. I ask that credit is given with a link back to this page.
Please do not use my photos for commercial purposes without contacting me for permission. Thank you.



