Battling Invasive Plants
By Kathy Figel What really aggravates me as a gardener is an invasive phragmite plant called Giant Reed. This species of grass is native to Illinois and very aggressive at […]
Category: Going Green
GETTING YOUR GARDEN STARTED TAKES TIME
By Kathy Figel We live in a neighborhood where if you want a garden, you can have one as long as you can do the work or pay someone else […]
Lend a Hand (and a Broom) to Spring Clean & Green
BAPA is recruiting volunteers for the annual community-wide Clean & Green on Sat., Apr. 23. This year two dozen locations including parks, schools, and Metra stations, have been selected for […]
Gardeners Exchange Extravaganza
Growing your own food can nourish spirits, minds and bodies. We can garden to make nutritious food affordable and to connect with the earth. Bring yourself, your extra seeds, […]
February Green Guide: Use Salt Sparingly
Using salt to melt ice on sidewalks and streets is a must in Chicago, but over applying salt can damage plants, animals, insects, vehicles and infrastructure, and contaminate water […]
A few things you should know about tree care
By Anne Alt Many homeowners see landscapers working around trees and may assume what they are doing is correct. Landscapers usually are not well educated in tree care. There are many local examples of two landscaping practices that are bad for tree health: […]
Building a Butterfly House: A Guide to Monarch Waystations
By Kristin Boza BAPA’s Monarch Project initiative includes a map of seven public and 14 private areas designated as official Monarch Waystations. One location on the BAPA map is the home […]
Program Explores Impacts of ‘Silent Spring
’ Garden Club of Morgan Park/Beverly presents “Rachel Carson,” a living history program by actress/historian Leslie Goddard, Wed., Sept. 1, Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. Doors open […]
Best of Beverly/Morgan Park: Garden Centers and Landscapers
By Kristin Boza There is still time to beautify your outdoor spaces! Whether you’re seeking perennials, annuals, or have no clue, check out these garden centers and landscapers dedicated to helping customers and […]
BAPA Monarch Project Kicks Off With Milkweed Planting
By Cathriona Fey BAPA Community Outreach Several gardens throughout Beverly/Morgan Park received a boost of butterfly friendliness after 192 milkweed plants were delivered to BAPA in May. BAPA applied for, and was awarded, […]