January is a great time to plan a garden. The Romans named the time immediately after the winter solstice “January,” after Janus, the two-faced Roman god who looked backward and […]
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Gifts of Green
From the earliest history, plants and flowers have been used to console sorrow, congratulate achievement, celebrate victory and confirm friendships. The same flower or plant may convey a different message […]
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Preserving and Planting in the Fall Garden
Next to spring, early fall is the busiest season in the garden year. It is a great time to jot down ideas for next year, to transplant perennials, to plant […]
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Growing Greener
The hot days of summer are a good time to stop, rest, reflect on the past and determine a direction for the future. Some of the Evanston 150 goals promote […]
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Ladd Arboretum Day June 15
The Ladd Arboretum is having a party from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on June 15. Everyone is invited to bring their reusable water bottles and refill them with fresh […]
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Tree Planting: For The Future of Evanston
Trees are special. They add value to a home and a community. In Evanston, oak trees have been important since John Evans and Orring-ton Lunt threw their hats in the […]
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Time to Get Growing
As Evanston celebrates its 150 years, there is great interest in growing food. Even with all our excellent farmers’ markets and grocery stores, most people still want to learn and […]
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Making a Dwarf Apple Tree
Here is a photo of Gene with a dwarf apple tree he created himself. He took scion wood (a twig of the desired apple variety) and grafted it on to […]
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Plan Before Planting
With the celebration of Evanston 150, Evanstonians are encouraged to grow plants that feed both the body and spirit. Here are a few things to keep in mind while planning. […]
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Tannenbaum Time: Christmas Greenery
Since prehistory, the winter solstice – the longest night in the year – has been a special time. All around the world people offered sacrifices to entice the sun to come back. […]