Home & garden calendar, Jan. 26-Feb. 2
Send events for this calendar to homes@dailyherald.com with “calendar listing” in the subject line. Deadline is two weeks prior to the event.
Monday, Jan. 27
Arlington Heights Garden Club and Arlington Heights Memorial Library, “Homegrown National Park”: 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, virtually and via a watch party at Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Professor and author Doug Tallamy will discuss this a national challenge to create diverse ecosystems in our yards, communities, farms and surrounding lands by reducing lawn, planting native and removing invasives. Register online via the calendar under “programs” at ahml.info.
Tuesday, Jan. 28
Grayslake Greenery Garden Club, “Animal Resistant Gardening”: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake (Community Room, lower level). Mel Zaloudek will discuss how to minimize costly landscape losses to rabbits, deer and squirrels. Strategies include a combination of tactical plant selection, physical barriers and effective repellents. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Visit grayslakegardenclub.org.
Seedling sale
Organic Seedlings Sale: It’s never too early to start thinking about your spring garden. The First Congregational United Church of Christ’s 11th annual Organic Seedlings Sale is underway. Preorders for certified organic vegetable, herb and annual flower seedlings will be taken through Feb. 28. Seedlings can be ordered by going to the church website: https://elmhurstucc.org/store. Seedlings will be available for pickup at the church’s Green Garden Fair 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 10, at the church at 235 S. Kenilworth in Elmhurst.
Upcoming
Northbrook Garden Club, “Gardening in Comfort”: 10 a.m. Tuesday Feb. 4, United Methodist Church, 1190 Western Ave., at Cherry in Northbrook. Master gardeners Betty Lawler and Mary Zorc will demonstrate how to use adaptive tools and equipment and show techniques that best fit the needs of gardeners. Anyone at any age can garden with greater ease, prevent injury and reduce stress on joints and muscles. To attend, register by emailing NBKgardenclub@gmail.com. The public is welcome.
Garden Club of Lake Zurich, “Leslie Goddard as Lady Bird Johnson”: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 4, at Ela Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. History will come to life with a live portrayal by Leslie Goddard of Lady Bird Johnson, the iconic first lady who shaped the nation’s environmental legacy and inspired millions with her vision for a more beautiful America. Experience her story as you immerse yourself in Lady Bird’s journey from her Texas roots to her profound impact on conservation, education and civil rights. Guests welcome. Refreshments served. For more information, visit gardencluboflakezurich.org.
Prospect Heights Garden Club, “Botany Short Course”: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 at Gary Morava Recreation Center, 110 W. Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights. Presented by Mel Zaloudek. Bring a lunch. For more information, call Chris Barr at (847) 506-9851.
Hoffman Estates Garden Club, “Growing, Harvesting, Using and Storing Herbs”: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at Township of Schaumburg building, One Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Nina Koziol will discuss how to grow healthy herbs, how and when to harvest them, and how to use them to enhance your recipes and add fragrance to your garden. Presentation begins after a short business meeting. Nonmembers are welcome. Visit hoffmanestatesgardenclub.com.