Eklund Garden, an oasis in the heart of downtown Glencoe, continues to bloom
Posted on Jul 10, 2003 in categories Garden, Press Releases
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GLENCOE—The irises are gone, but who can resist the gorgeous bright yellow lilies? And if you walk back further, there are red and pink roses and purple clematis as well. It’s a rainbow of color.
The lovely Eklund Garden, an oasis in the heart of downtown Glencoe, continues to bloom. The garden, part of the bequest of Sara C. Eklund to the Glencoe Historical Society, is open to the public to enjoy, with benches, chairs and a patio in front of the History Center and museum at 377 Park Ave.
Ice tea on Tuesdays has become a feature during the month of July. Garden chairman Vivian Zahniser will be serving iced tea free of charge, weather permitting, from 10 to 11 a.m. and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15th and July 29th. Zahniser will answer questions about the garden—and also seeks volunteers to help maintain it. As custodians of the property, the Glencoe Historical Society is committed to preserving this green space as a garden that respects and reflects the heritage of the village. An extensive evaluation of the garden has been initiated this year, tree removal of diseased trees will begin in the next few weeks and a new garden plan is being developed, a donation of Mariani Landscape.
The garden features numerous varieties of fern, astilbe, sweet woodruff, lily of the valley and Virginia bluebells. Rhubarb, peonies and currant bushes are in the rear. Come visit “Sally’s garden” often and share its pleasures with friends and neighbors.