Lecture: Native Shrubs Belong in Every Garden

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Thursday, Sept 19 7:00-8:00P      Not only do native shrubs provide a great backdrop for other plants in your garden, but they can also stabilize the soil, help sequester carbon, and help create a habitat for birds, bees, and butterflies. Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory as we welcome Adrian Ayres Fisher […]

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Lecture: Winterizing Your Garden

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Thursday, Oct 17 7:00-8:00P                     Winterizing your garden is an integral part of preparing your vegetables, flowers, and shrubs for the next growing season. Prepping now means a flourishing garden come spring. Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory as we learn about tasks specific to the cold weather season. Presented by the […]

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Lecture: Gardening with Grasses and Sedges

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Thursday, Nov 7 7:00-8:00P                     Other than “sedges have edges”, what’s the difference between grasses and sedges? Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory as we learn about these beneficial plants: how they’re used in landscaping, suggested plants for varying conditions of light and soil, and native grasses and sedges that grow well […]

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