The community corner garden project came to life today, overcoming budget concerns with a plant donation from a neighbor and challenges accessing water. Future plans include assessing garden needs and engaging community volunteers for support.
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Let’s Grow Rogers Park: A Native Garden Project for and by the Community
It’s almost time! We’ll be planting this Saturday, May 31st, starting around 11 AM at the corner of Howard and Eastlake Terrace. I apologize for the last minute notice.I’ll have some basic tools and native plants donated by our lovely neighbor Jared. Feel free to bring any tools, snacks or plants you’d like to contribute,Continue reading “Let’s Grow Rogers Park: A Native Garden Project for and by the Community”
How a Community Survey Planted the Seeds for a Native Garden in Rogers Park
After the Galaxy’s Hedge Garden was removed, I initiated a survey to gather community opinions on a potential new garden. The survey revealed a preference for native plants and pollinator-friendly features. I plan to steward the new native garden, engaging interested community members in developing it.
Community Input Needed: Howard & Eastlake Terrace Corner Garden
The garden known as The Galaxy’s Hedge, featuring bowling ball planets and an AT-AT, is looking for a new steward. They are seeking community input for ideas on revitalizing the space. Residents are encouraged to participate in a survey to share their suggestions for the garden’s future.
Mistakes were made – What I’ve learned 3 years in
Learn from me and save yourself some headaches Expect things to get trampled (or run over by a mystery neighbor). Even the nice sign you buy will get run over by the lawn maintenance guys. Or the wind will rip a hole in it. The experience of being unexpectedly social since there isn’t a time ofContinue reading “Mistakes were made – What I’ve learned 3 years in”
Like Asking the Hair Stylist for “Just a trim”
Last night things got drastic. After diligently watering the elderberry for several days in a row, I sort of gave up. I’d check on the tree, take pictures, see how it was getting progressively more brown, say I was going to come out the next day and work on it and then, ignore it untilContinue reading “Like Asking the Hair Stylist for “Just a trim””
Chhhhh Changes . . .
The elderberry continues to struggle. I continue to act like watering it will fix everything. A neighbor from the Roger Park Monarch Butterfly Project posted about extra sunflowers he wanted to give away. I thought that might be the perfect thing to put in the hole where the elderberry used to be. Amazing, Donbon livesContinue reading “Chhhhh Changes . . .”
2024 Garden Snippets
The post shares updates on the garden, including hopes for certain plants, encounters with wildlife, and the joys of seeing native plants flourish alongside the challenges of managing weeds and wildlife. The author expresses both frustration and delight in nurturing their garden.
The Elderberry Chronicles
The tree, transplanted inappropriately, suffered shock and struggles with water and soil issues, as well as inadequate care. The gardener acknowledges her lack of expertise and the need for improvement. Remedial steps include watering, mulching, and pruning, with hope for recovery. Patience and vigilance are crucial in the process.
It started because of a sick looking tree
A struggling tree, planted after a tornado, eventually replaced by a thriving plant. Mistaken for a weed, it finds a new home with the help of new friends. A tale of resilience and community in the garden.
Birchwood Butterfly Corner 