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EMERSON SCHOOL’S ELMS
I grew up on the Near West Side of Chicago in a neighborhood of concrete and asphalt that was nearly…
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HEALING MY SILVER MAPLE
We have a 45 year old Silver Maple in our backyard. At some point in it's early days, someone probably…
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SAVING A TREE
I had an older Silver Maple in my backyard. I know they aren't the best trees but it provided much…
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Archive for December, 2009


From the blog member talk by kjaros on Thursday, December 31st, 2009

We've added one additional week to the current Destinations contest. Drawing for our winner will be held Monday, January 11. Good Luck!

From the blog destinations by kjaros on Thursday, December 31st, 2009

We've added one additional week to the current Destinations contest. Drawing for our winner will be held Monday, January 11. Good Luck!

From the blog GreenStory by kjaros on Friday, December 25th, 2009

What have you done in past years to reduce, reuse or recycle your holiday trimming and trees? Here are a couple ideas. Tell us your best tips!

Once the holidays are over, it’s …

From the blog Archives by kjaros on Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

If you send a photo of your pet engaged in holiday activities or dressed up to celebrate, we'll consider posting it on Tree Talk in a special holiday photo gallery! Send …

From the blog Archives by kjaros on Monday, December 14th, 2009

The 2009 Count will take place this year on December 20. A few volunteers will start out in the very early morning and join with Kurt Dreisilker, the Arboretum's Manager of Natural …

From the blog member talk by admin on Sunday, December 13th, 2009

Name: Janis Smith
Email: smith.janis@sbcglobal.net
Last winter, walking down by Lake Marmo at sunset, I looked up the hill in the direction of the Millenium Oak. The bare trees were a deep red …

From the blog GreenStory by kjaros on Sunday, December 13th, 2009

As you begin to search for that perfect holiday tree, careful selection for quality and freshness can keep your holidays safe - and attractive.

A tree purchased from a lot will not be …

From the blog do you know? by kjaros on Friday, December 11th, 2009

As you sip your (low fat?) eggnog this year, remember that, like many other of our grand traditions, there is history behind that little frothy brew.

Many believe that eggnog is a …

From the blog LiveGreen by kjaros on Friday, December 11th, 2009

Beginning Monday, December 14, The Morton Arboretum will be retrofiting and replacing light fixtures in the Administration and Research office buildings. The outside contractor will be providing more energy efficient fixtures and lamps, …

From the blog member talk by kjaros on Friday, December 11th, 2009

This story made quite a splash in the tree world, but probably didn't get much media coverage yet.  
This is a success story of an historic osage orange tree preserved in northwestern …