OCTOBER 2024
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Euonymus fortune — spots of light for our dark winters Steve Lorton Tree Talk
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nce the last, vividly colored deciduous leaf drops and our spectacle of autumn color is over, the Northwest
gardener’s eye for beauty turns to the sculptural forms of naked branches and the looming power of conifers. Beautiful as all this is, it helps to have unexpected spots of bright leaves to catch the eye, especially within the con-
fines of the small urban garden. There are a handful of winter bloomers, but to lighten the dark carpet of winter for the entire season, nothing can rival Euonymus fortunei. From a genus of over 170 species,
both deciduous and evergreen, the many cultivated varieties of E. fortunei have climbed up trellises, spilled over rock walls, and sprawled between TREES Page 7Æ
In just its first 18 months, Friends of Madison Park has brought renewed joy and energy to our neighborhood- thanks to the help of volunteers and the generous contributions from our businesses and residents. CELEBRATE OUR NEIGHBORHOOD SATURDAY, OCT. 12 PARTY FOR THE PARK is a celebration of our community and its future. Register now before time runs out. Please join us to ensure the continued Sparkle on our trees, Music in our park, and the laughter of our children in the parks and at the beach with parades,
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stories, games, and so much more throughout 2025. REGISTER at https://www. friendsofmadisonpark.com/ party-for-the-park. Thanks to our generous sponsors, all contributions fund Madison Park events and projects. The evening promises an open bar, dancing, and the chance to win a $1,000 Dinner at Canlis, a Charming Ski-in Cabin in Winthrop for 6 guests, 10 personal training sessions at 1-on-1 Fitness, an Iron Springs getaway, sports tickets, and a romantic weekend at the Four Seasons Hotel plus a $500 gift package — to name a few. FRIENDS Page 7Æ
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