On Friday, I conducted an informal survey of our property to determine how many sentient beings it supports. The findings are interesting enough to report here. In addition to four humans, two cats, and a parakeet, there is evidence that … Continue reading
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15th Annual Spring Plant Sale
Sunday, May 20, 10am-2pm
Cheney Mansion
In addition to the wide variety of weather-tested, hardy perennials grown by Charlie at the gardens of Cheney Mansion, Illinois native prairie and woodland wildflowers will also be available in this year’s sale.
But that’s not all! Garden Club OPRF will offer potted succulents in unique containers, and fun sun catcher flowers to plant in your garden. These flowers never wilt or need weeding!
Since we sold out our silk scarves at the May luncheon, the elves have been busy making new colors and designs — see them Sunday at Cheney.
Proceeds from our sale will go toward the club’s new civic project: the Woodland Gardens of Cheney Mansion.
Chemistry
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There is a honey locust tree, over seventy feet tall, in the back yard here, which filters the western sun. Its branches drape in front of the window in my office, where I write. The leaves float on the breeze, … Continue reading
OPRF Garden Walk 2012
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Sunday, July 1, 2012, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
19th Annual OPRF Garden Walk presented by the Garden Club of Oak Park and River Forest ( GCOPRF) and the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory (FOPCON) Continue reading
The Garden Club Contacts
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Tuesday morning I drove over to Cherie Fedota’s house. You remember Cherie. Cherie volunteered to help me with the centerpieces for The Garden Club luncheon. Flower arranging is her specialty. I have other talents. We were planning a trip to … Continue reading
