An English Styled sunken garden was not only
beautiful, but had string instruments entertaining
in the background...very classy. Oak Park Journal file photo from 2003

Oak Park and River Forest Gardens Featured in this Years'
Garden Walk 2004

Garden Walk 2004 on June 26 promises to be one of the best ever! There is a diverse selection of gardens, ranging from small “private” gardens to the River Forest stunner to the apartment building courtyards to “cottage” gardens.

The Garden Walk will begin at the Oak Park Conservatory at 615Garfield Street, Oak Park, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm on Saturday, June 26.   Tickets will be $15 on the day of the Walk
or $12 in advance.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at Kate’s Garden, 730 Lake
Street; The Good Earth Greenhouse, 7900 Madison Street; Westgate Flower Shop, 841 S. Oak Park Avenue; and Magic Tree Book Store, 141 N. Oak Park Avenue. FOPCON members, remember to use the $2-off coupon that appeared in the Spring issue of this newsletter.

It’s not too early to start thinking about Garden Walk 2005 (12th annual). Know of any gardens to nominate? Self-nominations are allowed. We need the address and, if at all possible, the name and phone number of the garden owners. Email this information to Sue Boyer at sgboyer@uic.edu or call her at 708-383-2035.