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  • Reworking a Landscape that has History

    Liz Vogel

    First, I would like to say, gardeners are not (necessarily) restoration folks. We are artists, naturalists and designers working to construct a bridge between the natural world and our understanding of...

    Reworking a Landscape that has History

    Liz Vogel

    First, I would like to say, gardeners are not (necessarily) restoration folks. We are artists, naturalists and designers working to construct a bridge between the natural world and our understanding of...

  • How to Save Money with a Condo Community Garden

    Liz Vogel

    I moved to Chicago almost 25 years ago —the pull of City excitement causig me to pack up and move my things to neighborhoods uncharted every year or two. That's...

    How to Save Money with a Condo Community Garden

    Liz Vogel

    I moved to Chicago almost 25 years ago —the pull of City excitement causig me to pack up and move my things to neighborhoods uncharted every year or two. That's...

  • Gift Guide and Resources for Native Gardners an...

    Liz Vogel

    Over the past year, we have talked about, learned and benefited from so many things that have amazed us, brought us joy and made our work easier. We'd like to...

    Gift Guide and Resources for Native Gardners an...

    Liz Vogel

    Over the past year, we have talked about, learned and benefited from so many things that have amazed us, brought us joy and made our work easier. We'd like to...

  • Seeds of Symphyotrichum oblongifolium-aromatic aster

    Growing Native Plants from Seed

    Liz Vogel

    Now is a great time to plan for the coming gardening season and to process native seeds that were collected throughout the year. There are many native plant species that are...

    Growing Native Plants from Seed

    Liz Vogel

    Now is a great time to plan for the coming gardening season and to process native seeds that were collected throughout the year. There are many native plant species that are...

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