Spring is in full bloom, and the weather this April was perfect for walking around the Garfield Park Conservatory. With my Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory membership, my husband
The 32nd annual Oak Park and River Forest Garden Walk is Sunday, June 28th. The Garden Walk is a community tradition for avid gardeners and anyone who loves plants and
Now that your plants are home, what can you do to ensure their strongest performance? Read on to learn what our Plant Sale Committee recommends. From Pot to Planting… This
No Garden? No Problem. Check out our Kitchen Minis Low on gardening space? Want to have easy access to fresh-grown vegetables in your kitchen? Kitchen Minis return! What are Kitchen
As the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory celebrate 40 years of supporting the Conservatory, we’re excited to introduce a brand-new offering at our 37th Annual Plant Sale: Herb Kits.
We asked Plant Sale Committee Members what some of their favorite plants are from this year’s sale. Check out the plants we look forward to offering at our sale this year. Mary
Last spring break, we planned a road trip from Oak Park through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana, building our itinerary around one of the most valuable member benefits we offer: reciprocal
If you haven’t been to the Chicago Botanic Garden’s annual Orchid Show, now is a perfect time to go. The Orchid Show, which runs from February 7 to March 22,
On this bright February morning, as temperatures creep above freezing and the sun is shining brighter and longer than most of the winter season, I am thrilled to start planning
I continue to discover the many wonderful benefits of Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory (FOPCON) membership. Some highlights of membership include discounts on popular summer ticketed events such as
I heard about the Oak Park Conservatory from my former landlord 9 years ago. I started planting herbs and small vegetables in the back yard of the apartment. She saw
Winter sowing is a simple, low-maintenance way to start seeds outdoors during winter using recycled containers as mini greenhouses. Inspired by our recent lecture on sowing seeds, I spent last