Take garden tours during Open Days Aug. 7
On Sunday, Aug. 7, explore two gardens in Elburn and West Chicago, open to the public for self-guided tours to benefit the Garden Conservancy.
The gardens will open at 10 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. in West Chicago and 5 p.m. in Elburn.
No reservations are required; rain or shine. Hummer Haven, 43W712 Willow Creek Drive in Elburn, features a private garden with thousands of perennials, lilies, bulbs, and shrubs, landscaped ponds, and waterfalls at a Certified National Wildlife Habitat.
Or take a behind-the-scenes look at the more than 10 acres of display and trial gardens of the Ball Horticultural Company gardens, 622 Town Road in West Chicago.
Admission is $7 per garden; children 12 and under free. Visit www.opendaysprogram.org or call The Garden Conservancy toll-free weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, at (888) 842-2442.