Garden expert to discuss hydrangeas at Lombard Garden Club

The Lombard Garden Club welcomes Bill Karges who will speak on “All About Hydrangeas” at their Nov. 14 meeting.

This presentation features the ever popular and extremely informative Bill Karges who has shared his knowledge with audiences for a number of years. Karges worked at Pioneer Garden and Feed in Villa Park for many years and now can be found at Ace Hardware in Lombard at their new garden center. He is available to suggest and advise on plants for the residential garden and is pleased to share information from many years of experience.

Hydrangeas are known for their large, showy blooms in shades of pink, blue, white and purple and come in various forms like mopheads, lacecaps and panicles, blooming in summer and into fall. His program will explain the differences between the various types of these popular plants so you can select the right type with confidence.

The meeting will begin at noon Friday, Nov. 14, at the Lombard Community Building, 433 E. St. Charles Road in Lombard. There is no charge and the public is welcome to attend.

The Lombard Garden Club, celebrating 100 years in 2026, promotes an interest in gardening and the beautification of the landscape in our community. The club welcomes fellow gardeners who enjoy learning opportunities and the company of others. For information, check the club’s website, lombardgardenclub.org.