I am in Oak Park, Illinois, USA (zone 5b) with a semi-native, semi-organic garden and pond.
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On the Shores of Lake Chicago gardening in Oak Park, IL, in the clay mud of prehistoric Lake Chicago
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Posted by carolyn on February 13, 2008 at 9:04 am
Hi Oak Park,
Thought I knew all the Chicago area bloggers but you are new to me. I’m down in Florida now but will add you to my blogroll when I get back to Chicago.
Posted by lakechicagoshores on February 13, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Enjoy the warm weather in Florida, Carolyn! This has been one of the dreariest winters I’ve seen in Chicago.
Posted by Jessica on May 8, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Hi. neighbor :)… from “The FP” (Forest Park)
Posted by Ramachandran Subramanian on September 19, 2008 at 2:55 am
Mam,
I found your webpage by chance while I was searching for Images of “false virginia creeper”. First of all, your garden reflects the hard work you seem to have put into it and next, you take great photographs. I took up gardening recently , and if anything it has taught me patience. I am enjoying it. You can look at my gallery if you are so inclined. https://www.force4x4.com/gallery
Again, it was joyous to see your garden, albeit from half a world away.
– Ram
Posted by lakechicagoshores on September 19, 2008 at 9:14 am
Thanks! I was getting a bit discouraged from our recent flooding, but your words make me feel better. I will view your photos and get back out there!
Posted by tp on May 28, 2009 at 9:21 pm
I have a nearly all native perennial in Chicago proper. Your garden is inspriational. Congrats.
Posted by Shawna Coronado on June 2, 2009 at 11:56 am
Love your blog – just awesome. It was great meeting you last weekend!
Shawna
https://thecasualgardener.blogspot.com