Home & garden calendar, Oct. 21-26
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Oct. 21
Garden Club of Downers Grove — Container Design: 12:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, at American Legion Post 80, 4000 Saratoga Ave., Downers Grove. Come meet the women and men of the Garden Club of Downers Grove and enjoy a free program, “Container Design 101: The Basics and Beyond” presented by Stephanie Dalton, the owner/principal of Can’t Contain Her. Join at 12:15 p.m. for refreshments, followed by the club's general meeting. The presentation begins at 1:45 p.m. For information, gardenclubofdownersgrove.net.
“Gardening Can be Murder”: Virtually at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, through the Plainfield Public Library District and the St. Charles Public Library. With their deadly plants, razor-sharp shears, shady corners and ready-made burial sites, gardens make an ideal scene for a murder mystery. Join Marta McDowell, a writer, gardener and avid mystery reader, in exploring the many ways in which writers — from Edgar Allan Poe to today's top crime fiction authors — have found inspiration in the sinister side of gardening. Free; register at plainfieldpubliclibrary.librarymarket.com or scpld.org.
Suburban Garden Club — Bees: 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, at Indian Head Park Administrative Building, 201 Acacia Drive, Indian Head Park. Want to help pollinators and preserve biodiversity? Join members and friends of the Suburban Garden Club to hear Greg Walter discuss honeybees, their role in our landscape and what locally grown honey can do for you. All are welcome. For information, gardenclub.org/club/suburban-garden-club-il.
Oct. 22
Autumn Planning for Next Year's Veggie Garden: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Geneva Public Library, 227 S. Seventh St., Geneva. Horticulturalist and writer Nina Koziol will share tips for planning and planting your veggie and herb gardens next year. Free; register at gpld.org.
Battle Against Buckthorn — A How-To for Homeowners: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Woodstock Public Library, 414 W. Judd St., Woodstock. Free; for information and to register, (815) 338-0542 or woodstock.librarycalendar.com.
Oct. 23
Garden Task Force: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Lake Bluff Library, 123 E. Scranton Ave., Lake Bluff. Help the library prepare the Learning Garden for winter. Work as a team to clear plants, insert cold weather crops, and lay down mulch for the winter season. If you are a seasoned gardener, new to gardening or want to lend a hand, join this outdoors community activity and contribute to enhancing the library's green space. All ages; children ages 8 and younger must have an adult with them during the event. Sponsored by Davey Tree Expert Company. For information, lakeblufflibrary.libcal.com.
Oct. 24
Designer Hacks for Easy Fresh Flower Arranging: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Join Heather Coughlin, designer-grower of Pure Bloom Flowers, for a live demonstration on how you can create gorgeous flower arrangements. For information and to register, (847) 256-5025 or wilmette.libnet.info.
Oct. 25
Lombard Garden Club — Rain Gardens: 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at the Lombard Community Building, 433 E. St. Charles Road, Lombard. Horticulturist Heather Prince will speak on “Rain Gardens 101.” Prince will walk through the basics of planning the different types of rain gardens and exploring an extensive plant list. The primary benefits of rain gardens are managing water and adding a lively garden feature. There is no charge and the public is welcome to attend. For information, lombardgardenclub.org.
Oct. 26
Lake County Home Show 2024: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26-27, at Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. See the latest and greatest home products and services. Includes flooring, windows, kitchen and bath, design build, bathrooms and kitchens, heating and air, swimming pools and so much more. Give always and live demos. Free admission and parking. For information, lakecountyhomeshow.com.
Des Plaines Garden Club — Fall Luncheon: 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, at Manzo’s Banquets, 1571 Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines. Peggy Garvin from Horticulture by Garvin Gardens will present, “Fall and Holiday Flower Arrangements.” A choice of two entries is available for the luncheon. There will be a raffle, an instant win board, a silent auction and a bake sale. There will also be a 50/50 raffle with proceeds going to the club's Scholarship Fund. The cost is $45 per person. To make a reservation, call (847) 296-3129 no later than Oct. 26. For information, visit desplainesilgardenclub.com.
Upcoming
Arlington Heights Garden Club — ‘Woody Plants for Butterflies’: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at St. Simon’s Episcopal Church, 717 W. Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights. Heather Prince, who has been part of the green industry for more than 20 years, will present “Woody Plants for Butterflies.” Discover the many trees, shrubs and vines that are home to a wide array of butterflies. Explore the host plants and life cycles of common favorites and rare beauties in this information packed program. Guests welcome. For information, ahgardenclub.com.
Garden Club of Inverness Luncheon: On Thursday, Dec. 5, the Garden Club of Inverness will be hosting its annual holiday luncheon at Medinah Country Club with the theme “Sleigh Bells Ring.” The event will feature a silent auction, Christmas crafts, and a raffle in addition to a presentation on floral arrangements for the holidays. Tickets are $75. If interested, contact Lauri Mitchell at laurimitch@comcast.net.