Forest Park's 1st Annual
Garden Walk for 2002
by Ed Vincent
 

This beautiful wooden plackard was built by
a friend of Dan Sobczak named Joe.
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Many folks want to start, or begin a new from the past, a Garden Club for 
Forest Park.  It was a good idea that they had, when they chose the day 
following the event for Oak Park and River Forest Garden Walk..

We spoke with all the gardeners on the on the walk and mentioned to
them to join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory and that way they 
would have their event posted to more people apt to attend these walks 
in the future and perhaps to coordinate an entire weekend event between
the two villages with guests coming in from other states and spending the 
weekend or more in the local area.  There are more than enough locations
for great food and fun in the area.  This was the first annual event for
Forest Park and the participants were all keyed up and ready for more to 
come. Marilyn Garapolo was the primary driving force behind getting this 
event into reality and must be congratulated for the success.  We noted
many other yards on the route of the tour that could be a part of next years 
show. The mayor, his honor Anthony Calderone toured the gardens with
his wifeand visited with the residents of his town.  Now on with the show....

Gentle falling water makes a splash in design everywhere.
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This bicycle and picnic arrangement of flowers
and plants is beckoning you relax and enjoy the
view.
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Small but well done this pond relaxing view will make
your dreams more fun.
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This side yard belongs in a painting of a job
well done.
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This side yard is easy to maintain and not too
busy.
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