Here’ are the 2026 lists of Native Plants and Perennials we’ll have at the Hyde Park Garden Fair, May 16 and 17, Saturday and Sunday, 2026 at the Kimbark Shopping Plaza on 53rd Street between Woodlawn Avenue and Kimbark Avenue. Come early–Native Plants sell about 80% of the plants on the first day. The Perennials list is below the photo.
Exploring Jackson Park History
A portable map of Jackson Park and brief guide to the locations. Links to articles explaining the locations can be found at https://patriciamorse.substack.com/p/jackson-park-home-to-the-obama-center
Osaka Garden in Bloom April 22, 2026
Walking from the gate to the left, going clockwise Chinese Crabapple (several throughout garden) Yodogawa azalea (according to google–definitely an azalea) Judii Vibernum just starting to bloom near the zigzag bridge. Also called Korean Spicebush. Japanese Crabapple Regular old lilac, which predates the 1993 garden, so it’s allowed to stay though it can’t be shaped…
Osaka Garden in Bloom, April 16, 2026
I wanted to share with folks what’s in bloom in the garden, so people know when it’s good to visit. I thought posts here would work rather than the substack where I think there are more varied subscribers. I’m going to make an Osaka Garden page with the more permanent background information I’ve collected. I…
Patricia L. Morse 