Town and Country Garden Club to host Hidden Gems Garden Walk June 24
The Town and Country Garden Club of Libertyville is hosting its annual Hidden Gems Garden Walk from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 24.
"We've seen a resurgence of interest in gardening, and the walk lets visitors stroll through the picturesque landscapes of Libertyville's neighborhood gardeners," said Ann Baker, co-chair of the event.
The garden walk features five gardens. This year's homes include an expansive property with wood-beam art; an ongoing buckthorn clearing project and a waterfall; a cottage garden with innovative containers and bursts of summer blooms; a private family retreat cleverly created with ornamentals and trees, graced with a prolific Jackmanii clematis; an outdoor family room featuring a spa pool and gathering area with a striking use of hardscape; and a butterfly/pollinator garden blending unique natives with Midwestern favorites.
While online sites can provide generic vision, Ann said, "The walk gardens are great inspiration by demonstrating what flourishes in our area."
Owners will be available to answer questions and share their stories.
Guests can wander through the gardens and discover talented artists at each site, blending their creativity with the natural surroundings. Each artist brings a unique perspective and medium to the walk.
In another bonus, Chrissoulas restaurant will offer a tasting table at one garden site. Chrissoulas is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant owned and run by Libertyville brothers and classically trained chefs Nick and Theo Dimitriou.
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 on the day; online sales are open via the club's website, towncountrygardenclub.com. Tickets are also available at the Thursday Libertyville Farmers Market and at the village hall.
Proceeds fund community plantings, Blue Star Memorial wreath and garden restoration, and scholarships for area students enrolled in a Horticulture/Environment-related field.
2023's special club project is the installation of a Memorial Butterfly Garden at the Civic Center.
For more details, garden photos, and artists links, see towncountrygardenclub.com.
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