Musicians from the Monroe Street Fine Arts Center practice under the maple trees on a perfect October morning.

"Politicians don't bring people together. Artists do."

-Mayor Richard Daley of Chicago

 An easy stroll through the market to begin an Indian summer weekend.

 

There's early Halloween mischief if you know where to look for it.

How many colors can a lettuce be...and why?

An entire garden season from Country Bloomers summarized  in the gleaner's wagon

Great design at Dreamfarm