I promised myself that if/when there was a Spring Fling in Chicago, I’d go. It’s close, and I’ve always wanted to visit the Windy City. So it’s with a bit of a pout that I have to say that though the wonderful garden bloggers in Chicago have organized what is guaranteed to be a fabulous weekend, I can’t be there. The baby is due next month, and will only be a couple of months old at Spring Fling time. I’m just not comfortable travelling with a baby that young, or with taking off for a weekend, no matter how much fun the weekend looks to be.

However, you, my friends, should make every effort to get your butts to Chicago that weekend. You’ll get to hang out with your fellow garden bloggers, meet the people behind the blogs, and visit several wonderful public and private gardens. You’ll get to meet several of my favorite garden bloggers: Gina from My Skinny Garden, Mr. Brown Thumb, Mr. McGregor’s Daughter, and Carolyn Gail. I’m jealous just thinking about it.

The Chicago garden bloggers have set up a website about the event. Check it out, and keep checking because they are working on getting sponsorships (Proven Winners has already signed on as a sponsor—how great is that?) and getting group hotel rates for the garden bloggers.

Oh, and if you go, you have to promise to share your photos with me. One of these years, folks, I’ll make it to a Spring Fling. One of these years….