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 […]
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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 […]
Make Your Yard Monarch-Friendly
BAPA’s Save the Monarch initiative is increasing awareness around the declining monarch population and increasing the number of monarch-friendly habitats in the Beverly/Morgan Park community. With a goal of […]
Tulip Time Cruise
Imagine seeing endless fields of colorful spring tulips while sailing on the waterways of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. LaManda Joy of City Grange and Julianne Gorny of Travel Adventures and Tours are designing a river cruise next April […]
BIA Selects Beautiful Gardens in North Beverly
The Beverly Improvement Association (BIA) once again searched for beautiful gardens in North Beverly. According to BIA members Mary and Collins Fitzpatrick, the neighborhood is magnificent and this year’s gardens are filled with […]
The Late Summer Garden
By Barbara Gyarmathy The Garden Glory Days are here! August is the time to sit back and enjoy your hard work. But remember to… Keep watering! The garden needs the equivalent of 1 inch of water per […]