Leave the Leaves
By Kathy Figel In Beverly/Morgan Park we are treated to several weeks of fall color, especially this year. My preference with leaves would be to capture them on a canvas […]
Not Put Your Garden to Bed Yet!
By Kathy Figel September. Are we putting the garden to bed? Nope, not quite yet. Sometimes in the fall, flowers’ colors are their most radiant. If you continue to “deadhead,” […]
Now is the Time to Divide Perennials and Conquer Weeds
By Kathy Figel What is a weed? “A plant whose virtues have never been discovered,” wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson. Emerson’s distain for weeds was documented. Little is written about the […]
July Gardening
By Kathy Figel July is here already, and it is soooo hot, right? That’s what your plants are saying as well. What can we do to keep our veggies from […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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: […]
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 […]