by Laura Richard For years now, it has been a priority of the East Side Business Improvement District to invest in gorgeous gardening for the area to help keep the neighborhood beautiful. This is no small undertaking considering the number of factors that must be considered. One of the biggest issues is how to keep […]
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Health Matters: Yard and Garden Safety
by Emily DeLeo Spring has sprung! Now is the time to start buying your plants and flowers and begin to enjoy all the health benefits of gardening. You should also be aware of some simple safety precautions you can take when working in your yard. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has put together […]
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Greer Oaks Gallery Recognized For Its Dedication To Art
stories and photos by Charlesetta Thompson Over 50 jazz enthusiasts gathered at the closing pot luck for Reflections & Recollections of the Pasts Jazz and Jive exhibit held at Greer Oaks Gallery, 2463 N. Palmer St. The menu consisted of Louisiana dishes including jambalaya, seafood gumbo and red beans and rice. Special performances were given […]
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Garden of the Month
by Jackie Reid Dettloff In this month when we celebrate Memorial Day we focus on a memorial garden. The plantings on the east side of Pierce School on the 2700 block of North Fratney were established more than a decade ago as a tribute to teachers at the school. Karen Zakszewski remembers that in one […]
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Flower Power
Story & photos by Tim Lambrecht On Saturday, May 5, Brady Street will be in full bloom with Flower Power. Merchants and residents will be decorating their porches, storefronts, streets, and sidewalks to make a bright, bold statement, using flowers and other organic materials, to create warm visual interpretations of spring. There will be a […]