Home & garden calendar, Oct. 27-Nov. 2
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Lake County Home Show 2024: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 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.
Oct. 28
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.
Pumpkin Smash!: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Nov. 2, Metra parking lot, 138 E. Bartlett Ave., Bartlett. Hosted by the village of Bartlett and created by the nonprofit SCARCE, the event allows residents to bring pumpkins and jack-o'-lanterns for composting. Remove yarn, plastic and stickers from decorated pumpkins. Visit www.scarce.org/pumpkins or call the village at (630) 837-0800.
Upcoming
Hoffman Estates Garden Club, The Art of Bonsai: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Presented by Nick Cargola, who started with one tree three years ago and now has 80 in his collection. Presentation begins after a short business meeting. Nonmembers welcome. Visit www.hoffmanestatesgardenclub.com.
Green Allies: Plants & Fungi: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Discover how fungi serve as decomposers and form symbiotic relationships with plants and sustain diverse ecosystems, including your garden. Register online at glenviewpl.org or call (847) 729-7500.
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.