Home & garden calendar, July 27 to Aug. 2
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Upcoming
Pottawatomie Garden Club: 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 28, Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles. Guest speaker Mary Rossi on “Palmer House Holiday Decor and More.” Visit pottagardenclub.org.
Cantigny’s Fall Preview Greenhouse Tour: 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. The greenhouse manager will unveil a curated selection of plants destined for the fall gardens. Explore the greenhouse and discover an array of autumnal treasures, from richly-hued foliage to late-blooming flowers. Gain insights into the cultivation and care of these seasonal beauties, and learn how they contribute to the tapestry of colors that will adorn Cantigny in the coming months. Space is limited. $25 (includes one canned or bottled beverage). Register: cantigny.org.
South Barrington Garden Club: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane. Anita Bierbaum and Marlene Taheny present “Make Your Own Topiary.” Visit sbgclub.org.
Plant Swap: 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at the Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St., Des Plaines. Have you been looking to add something green to your home? Find a new plant friend that's right for you (or donate one that isn't), swap plants, seeds, and cuttings, and mingle with other plant lovers. Free; no registration required. dppl.org.
Garden Club of Lake Zurich: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, Ela Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Natasha Norris of Trees the Feed Foundation will discuss how tree crops are nutritious, yet require less input of labor, agrochemicals, fertilizers and space than field crops. They also restore ecological balance to land damaged by misuse or neglect, capture and sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and create habitats for small animals and birds. Visit gardencluboflakezurich.org.
Bloomingdale Garden Club: 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Cornerstone Faith Community Church, 118 First St., Bloomingdale. They will be talking about wrapping up your garden for the fall and sampling different varieties of tomatoes and choosing their favorites. Visit bloomingdalegardenclub.org.
Lombard Garden Club, “Language of Flowers”: 12:30-3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at the Lombard Community Center, 433 E. St. Charles Road. Unlock the secrets of the Victorian era with Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh. Explore the captivating art of floriography to decode the hidden messages behind beautifully arranged blooms. Learn the Victorian language of flowers and see how to construct a mini bouquet called a tussie mussie. Participants will learn the language then interpret displayed bouquets, and one lucky member will take a bouquet home. Public is welcome; no charge. Visit lombardgardenclub.org.
Pottawatomie Garden Club: 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles. Guest speaker Barbara Collins on “Dams, the Dams.” Visit pottagardenclub.org.
Blooms & Bites-Water Gardens: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at Cantigny Park Visitors Center, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. An evening of all things water gardens. $40; includes a drink and admission to the park. Register: cantigny.org.
OAKtober Celebration Native Tree and Shrub Sale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville. Lake County Forest Preserves’ largest native tree and shrub sale and select the perfect native plant for your yard. Meet at North Bay Pavilion. View available plant list and educational resources at LCFPD.org/OAKtober.
Blooms & Bites- Fall Colors: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at Cantigny Park Visitors Center, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Join Cantigny horticulture staff to learn about fall colors with a sampling of ciders. $40; includes a drink and admission to the park. Register: cantigny.org.
Garden shows
Prairie State Bonsai Society exhibition: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2-3, at Morton Arboretum’s Sycamore Room, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. During the annual Destination Asia Festival, society members from all over the Chicago area display trees that they have been developing over the years. Also, see bonsai trees in progress. Register for beginner to advanced bonsai workshops for additional fee. Show admission included with Arboretum fee. mortonarb.org.
Garden Clubs of Illinois Inc. District IX Flower Show: Noon-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, in the Burnstein Hall at the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Regenstein Center, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Presented by the Garden Clubs of Illinois, this show features judged flower arrangements and exhibits, as well as a cut horticulture competition. The Garden Clubs of Illinois has nearly 10,000 members from nine districts. Admission to the show is free with general admission to Chicago Botanic Garden. Visit www.districtix-gci.org/events.
32nd Antique Tool Show & Sale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at Garfield Farm Museum, 3N016 Garfield Road, Campton Hills. Mid-West Tool Collectors & Early American Industries Association features over 30 different collectors with tools on display and for sale. Tours of the 1846 teamster inn and tavern begin at 10 a.m. and continue after the show until 4 p.m. Light refreshments available. $8 or $3 for age 12 or under. garfieldfarm.org.
Mid-America Bonsai Show & Sale: noon-5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 16-17, at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Presented by the Midwest Bonsai Society. The 47th annual judged show including 200 bonsai trees reflecting all types of bonsai styles in Nichols Hall. Over a dozen vendors selling bonsai trees, raw nursery stock, pots, tools, and supplies in the Searle and Runnells Courtyards. Free demonstrations and lectures in Alsdorf Auditorium with workshops for beginners and accomplished bonsai growers to collect growing information. Admission to the show is free with general admission to the Chicago Botanic Garden. To register and see the full list of workshops, visit midwestbonsai.org.
Ikenobo Ikebana Society Chicago Chapter Show: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23-24, in the Burnstein Hall at the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Regenstein Center, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Presented by the Ikenobo Ikebana Society, Chicago Chapter. Ikenobo is the origin of Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging. Admission to the show is free with general admission to the Chicago Botanic Garden. Visit chicagobotanic.org.
Heirloom Garden Show: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, at Garfield Farm Museum, 3N016 Garfield Road, Campton Hills. Tour the museum’s heirloom gardens and interact with Midwestern growers showcasing their favorite heirloom flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables. $8; $3 for kids 12 and younger. garfieldfarm.org.
Ongoing
Private Garden Tour: John Richter has opened his private garden in Warrenville to share the beauty of his various grafted trees and variegated bushes, thousands of day lilies from 10 different hybridizers, and over 750 different varieties of hostas, as well as numerous beautiful sculptures. There is no charge for you to go and stroll through his garden — just call him at (630) 393-3279 to schedule a time.
Healing Gardens: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month through October, at Stone Hill Farm, 37W249 Dean St., St. Charles. Come enjoy the natural wooded setting and perennial gardens. Admission is $5 per person; $10 per family; cancer survivors are free. Donations of time/money for upkeep are welcome. Special programs monthly. The Healing Gardens is cultivated and hosted by Deborah Marqui, owner of Stone Hill Farm with her husband, Buzz. Marqui leads day retreats, hosts Silent Saturday Mornings, Yoga in the Garden. For information, call (630) 740-2597 or visit www.healinggardensatstonehillfarm.com.