• Chicory on repeat

    Chicory – Cichorium intybus i grew up thinking chicory was a native plant – it’s pretty ubiquitous along roadsides throughout…

  • should i even write this scandalous post?

    what is my attitude on invasive plants? it’s no good when non-native plants usurp a habitat and overwhelm native plant…

  • spiderwort (the kind you can eat)

    Tradescantia either ohiensis or virginiana. the two species are very similar in appearance. hairy sepals and relative height (ohiensis being…

  • celebrate with us on October 15th

    we’re unveiling a new mosaic celebrate new public art with us! we’re installing the third sidewalk mosaic, created by local…

  • a tuber of many names

    African Potato Mint | Plectranthus rotundifolius once upon an adventure in permaculture, i searched the interweb for plants that give…

  • call for art! submit your design for the next mosaic.

    the next contest is open! help us bring new mosaic artwork to the sidewalks of the Creek District of Arts…

  • celebrate with us on July 30th

    we’re unveiling a new mosaic celebrate new public art with us! we’re installing the third sidewalk mosaic, created by local…

  • we have a winner

      This majestic flamingo (below) will soon grace the sidewalk near Kiwanis Park and A1A. Thank you, everyone, for making…

  • now taking submissions – call for art!

    the next contest is open! help us bring new mosaic artwork to the sidewalks of the Creek District of Arts…

  • Carol Schiff: the winner of the very first contest

    we’re excited to announce our winning design! thank you everyone for voting. it was a hard decision, and you helped.…