Home & garden calendar, May 12-23
Send events for this calendar to homes@dailyherald.com with “calendar listing” in the subject line. Deadline is two weeks prior to the event.
Upcoming
Buffalo Grove Garden Club: 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove. It features Kim White, Master Naturalist, for her program titled, “Pigeons and Doves.” White has been associated with the education department of Brookfield Zoo for 19 years and is a co-steward for the DuPage Monarch Project. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Visit bgparks.org.
Lombard Garden Club: 12:30-3 p.m. Friday, March 15, at the Lombard Community Center, 433 E. St. Charles Road. Bob Zeni will present “Tips for Growing Robust, Healthy and Delicious Tomatoes.” He will share hands-in-the-ground tips and techniques for making your plants healthier and more productive. Plus, he will dispel the many misguided myths about growing tomatoes for transplanting. He is a certified Master Gardener who started out on a quest for a tasty tomato that has evolved into a year-round obsession. No one knows this better than the LaGrange Park resident whose annual tomato plant sale has earned him the moniker of “Chicago Tomato Man” for 12 years. In 2025, Zeni sold about 13,000 plants and donated 1,600 to 32 nonprofits, churches and community gardens. All are welcome; no charge. Visit lombardgardenclub.org.
Garden Club of Downers Grove: 12:15-3 p.m. Monday, May 18, at American Legion Post 80, 4000 Saratoga, Downers Grove. Nina Koziol, a horticulturist, educator and writer, presents “The American Home Garden Design 1830- Present.” It starts at 12:15 p.m. for refreshments followed by the club's general meeting then the presentation at 1:45 p.m. Visit gardenclubofdownersgrove.net or facebook.com/gardenclubdownersgrove.
Arlington Heights Garden Club: 6:30-8:15 p.m. Monday, May 18, at St. Simon’s Episcopal Church, 717 W. Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights. In “Strength is Health,” Dr. Joe Musolino, a chiropractic physician from HealthFit in Arlington Heights, will present an informative, interactive and engaging presentation on the benefits of strength training for active aging adults. Social time at 6:30 p.m. with meeting and program at 7 p.m. Visitors welcome. Visit facebook.com/AHGardenClub.
Bloomingdale Garden Club: 6:15-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, at Cornerstone Faith Community Church, 118 First St., Bloomingdale. Kay McKeen, founder of S.C.A.R.C.E., will speak on “Protecting Our Environment.” This organization helps people discover how easy it can be to make a meaningful difference. She will provide many tips and important information on reusing, recycling, composting. Join an entertaining and important discussion of how you can contribute to a clean and healthy environment. Visitors are welcome. Social time begins at 6:15 p.m., announcements at 6:45 p.m., and meeting at 7 p.m. Visit bloomingdalegardenclub.org.
Tri-Village Garden Club: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, at Streamwood Fire Station, 1204 S. Park Ave., Streamwood. Club member Barbara DeLee will lead crafts on painting pots. No meetings in June to August. Visit facebook.com/TriVillageGardenClub.
Lincolnshire Garden Club: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 21, at Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Station, 671 Woodlands Parkway, Vernon Hills. Author, photographer, and Master Gardener Cindy Crosby will talk about “Literary Gardens.” Continental breakfast at 9:30 a.m. with the business meeting at 9:45 a.m. and program at 10:30 a.m. For membership details, visit lincolnshiregardenclub.com.
Des Plaines Garden Club: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23, at Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Denise Laurin, who has a master’s degree in art history, will present a program on Claude Monet’s gardens in Giverny, France. She will discuss the artist’s home and gardens. Learn more about Monet both as a passionate gardener and an innovative painter. She will talk about the design of the garden, the plants that grew there, and the artworks they inspired. To register in advance for this free program, contact the library at dppl.org. Visit desplainesilgardenclub.com or facebook.com/DesPlainesGardenClub/.
Grayslake Greenery Garden Club: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, at State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Eliza Fournier, director at College of Lake County’s Urban Farm Center in Waukegan, will talk about how the center can show how food and plants can help with many 21st-century challenges including climate change, social disconnection, chronic disease and more. Visit grayslakegardenclub.org.
Garden Club of Lake Zurich: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, at Ela Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Deb Graham will present “Building Edible Fruit in Landscaping.” Graham is a member of the Midwest Fruit Explorers which is a backyard orchard society that was founded in the late 1970s in the Chicago area. Members grow almost every variety of fruit that will survive in our growing zone, as well as many varieties that require winter protection. During this presentation you will hear about the fruit trees that are grown in Graham’s home orchard and she will conduct a demonstration of tree grafting, a method of propagation used for most fruit trees. Become a member and receive a $25 garden nursery gift card. Refreshments and business meeting follows program. Visit gardencluboflakezurich.org.
South Barrington Garden Club: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 4, at South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane. Club member Ursula Thebault will lead a hands-on project, “Make Your Own Herb Garden.” Take home herbs to use in your cooking. Visit sbgclub.org.
Spring walks
Woodland Wildflower Walk: 1 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington. Delight in the beauty of spring ephemeral flowers on a guided walk. Hosted by Forest Preserve District of Cook County. Free. fpdcc.com/events/tag/wildflowers/.
Fullersburg Wildflower Walk: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, May 22, or Saturday, May 23, at Fullersburg Woods, Oak Brook. Meet a plant expert for a leisurely walk through the first blooms of spring. Learn about spring flowers, how to identify them, and what varieties you can grow at home. Ages 18 and up. $5 per person. To register, visit dupageforest.org or call (630) 850-8110. It also will be offered at the same times June 19-20.
Wildflower Walk: 8-9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 4, at Grant Woods, 25405 West Monaville Road, Ingleside. Enjoy a relaxing walk and discover the diversity of early summer wildflowers at Grant Woods. It’s 1.8 miles at a leisurely pace on crushed gravel. Lightweight long sleeves and pants, closed-toe shoes, and a hat are recommended. Registration is required. $5 or $7 for nonresidents. Register: lcfpd.org/calendar/.
Garfield Farm Prairie Walk: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 23, at Garfield Farm Museum, 3N016 Garfield Road, Campton Hills. Guided tour of the prairie. $8. Reservations encouraged via info@garfieldfarm.org or (630) 584-8485. garfieldfarm.org.
Garfield Farm Prairie Walk: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 27, at Garfield Farm Museum, 3N016 Garfield Road, Campton Hills. Join in a guided tour of the museum’s natural areas. $8. Reservations encouraged via info@garfieldfarm.org or (630) 584-8485. garfieldfarm.org.
Plant sales
Little City’s Annual Plant Sale: Through June 27, at Little City Horticulture Center, 1740 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Little City grows more than just flowers. When you shop the sale, you are supporting a fully-operational horticulture center that doubles as a vocational skills program for individuals with developmental disabilities. Everything has been planted, nurtured, and maintained by participants at Little City, helping each to grow valuable job skills. Sale hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Visit facebook.com/LittleCityOrg.
Northbrook Garden Club Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 15; and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday May 16, or until sold-out at Northbrook Village Green Park Center, 1810 Walters Ave. Shop local for homegrown and nursery grown native plants, cultivars and other favorite. Experienced and Master Gardeners available for gardening tips. Email questions to info@northbrookgardenclub.org or visit northbrookgardenclub.org.
Palatine Garden Club Perennial Plant Sale: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Palatine Farmers Market in the Metra station parking lot, 137 W. Wood St. Choose from a variety of perennial plants sourced from club members’ gardens and area native-plant nurseries. Flowering and foliage plants, many varieties of pollinator-friendly native plants, ground covers, and ornamental grasses will be available. Also this year, several varieties of milkweed — native plants that support and attract monarchs and other butterflies — will be sold, as well as Illinois prairie-garden starter flats. Cash, check or Venmo only. Questions? Call Gail at (708) 744-3446 or visit facebook.com/palatinegardeners.
Fox Valley Gardeners Club’s 29th annual Gardeners’ Sale: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at 1870 W. Galena Blvd., the parking lot behind West Aurora Learning Center in Aurora. Stroll through the club’s farmers market-style sale featuring vendors selling plants and gardening-related items. Vendors will showcase annuals, perennials, vegetable plants, garden and yard art, furniture, garden related crafts, bird houses and feeders, and more. The club also offers plants from members’ gardens. Food is also available. Arrive early for the best selection. Bring a wagon or cart. Cash, credit card or checks. Proceeds from the sale fund the club’s community projects. Rain or shine. Free parking. For a list of the vendors, go to foxvalleygardenclub.com/gardeners-sale/.
Lake Forest Open Lands Spring Plant & Tree Sale: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at The Nagel Camps for Open Lands main office, 13528 W. Boulton Blvd., Lake Forest. Pre-order is available through 8 a.m. Thursday, May 14. For a full list of items available for pre-order and additional items available on the day of sale, go to lfola.org. Consider becoming a forever home for a four-legged friend as Orphans of the Storm will be on site from 9-10:30 a.m. Complimentary refreshments and coffee will be available.
Crestview Garden Club’s 46th annual plant sale: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at The Depot, 511 S. York Road, Elmhurst. Check out the 46th annual plant sale with more than 1,200 plants and 130-plus varieties that include sun and shade perennials, natives, groundcovers, herbs and vegetables. The sale also will feature plants that attract pollinators. Experienced gardeners onsite to answer questions and assist with plant selection. A portion of the plant sales are donated to support community projects. Checks, cash, major credit cards and Zelle accepted for purchases. Shop early for the best selection. Sale takes place rain or shine. A list of plants available at the sale are posted on the club website, crestviewgardenclub.com.
Field & Flower Garden Club of Barrington Plant Sale: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Freier Farm, 23585 N. Kelsey Road, Lake Barrington. Choose from a variety of freshly dug plants from members’ gardens. Specialty hostas, daylilies, ornamental grasses, natives, some hard-to-find perennials, as well as garden paraphernalia will be available. Cash sales only. Rain or shine. Visit facebook.com/groups/fieldandflowerbarrington/.
Garden Club of Lake Zurich Plant Sale: 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 16, at the Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. The club offers hundreds of home-grown perennials, annuals, natives, saplings, vegetable seedlings, groundcovers, houseplants, herbs, plus garden books and decor. Plants are in sterilized soil to deter the spread of invasive worm species. Get expert advice from Master Gardeners and garden club members. It will be held rain or shine. Pay by cash, check or credit card. Come early as plants go quickly. Visit gardencluboflakezurich.org.
Geneva Garden Club's biennial plant sale: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at 2360 Kaneville Road, across from ChapelStreet Church in Geneva. Proceeds benefit local and community beautification. Visit genevagardenclub.com or facebook.com/GenevaGardenClub/.
Dundee Backyard Garden Club plant sale: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at Grafelman Park, Fifth and Main streets in West Dundee. It will be held rain or shine; no early birds please. Annual sale features a wide variety of perennials, grasses, native plants, vegetables, herbs and more from the gardens of club members. Garden “Junque” and gently used garden items available for sale. Proceeds fund an annual scholarship.
Greater Kane County Wild Ones Native Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday May 16, at Gray Willows Farm, 5N949 Corron Road, St. Charles. Choose from forbs, grasses, sedges, trees and shrubs from seven different vendors. Shop at Elder Oaks for organic vegetables and ice cream treats from the Milk House. New this year, sunny pollinator kit for $100. It contains 38 plugs which includes 12 species; covers 75-100 square feet. The sale is held in the restored barn loft. Cash, checks and credit accepted. For the full plant list, visit greaterkanecounty.wildones.org.
Green Gate Garden Club Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 16, at Colonel Palmer House, 5516 Terra Cotta Road, Crystal Lake. Purchase plants grown from some of the best gardeners in the area. Historical Colonel Palmer House ostrich ferns for sale. All pots are $5. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted. Visit crystallakeparks.org/colonel-palmer-house.
Heritage Prairie Farm Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Heritage Prairie Farm, 2N308 Brundige Road, Elburn. Featuring USDA Organic Certified vegetables and herbs. With three dates available, they have a big variety for everyone's preferences in one spring date and two summer ones. Check out the full brochure online at heritageprairiefarm.com/produce.
Lake County Forest Preserve Native Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 Buckley Road, Libertyville. Choose from a variety of plant species, including vibrant flowers, hardy forbs and native grasses. Learn about eco-friendly practices that benefit your home, wallet and community. Experts will be onsite to answer questions and offer guidance. Prices vary, and inventory is limited, so come early. Don’t forget to bring boxes to transport plants. Plants will be supplied by Country Road Greenhouses and Bombus LLC. Online orders aren't available for the in-person sale. Visit lcfpd.org/plant-sale/.
Lincolnshire Garden Club’s Spring Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Community Christian Church, 1970 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire. Flats of annuals, gallon-size perennials, and natives will be available for sale. Funds raided allow the Lincolnshire Garden Club to continue its tradition of providing grants to community organizations. Visit lincolnshiregardenclub.com.
Master Gardeners' Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the University of Illinois Extension grounds, 100 S. Route 45, Grayslake. Featuring a selection of nursery-grown varieties not readily available at traditional garden centers – natives, new cultivars of perennials, grasses and pollinator-friendly plants. Many varieties of home-grown tomatoes, along with other vegetables and herbs, will be available. In addition, shop “Garden Treasures” for new and gently used items to enhance your landscape and home, including yard art, garden tools, decorative containers and gardening books. University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your gardening questions, help with plant selection, and offer gardening advice. All proceeds support projects and programming for volunteers, youth and adults in Lake County. For details, call (847) 223-8627 or visit extension.illinois.edu/lm.
Mount Prospect Garden Club Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Mount Prospect Historical Society Campus, 101 S. Maple St. Rain date May 17. Plants are grown by garden club members and Master Gardeners. They include a great variety of perennials, annuals and vegetables. Also house plants for sale. Come early for the greatest selection. These healthy plants have been screened for pests (sometimes a problem in plants from stores). Visit gcmp.weebly.com.
Park Ridge Garden Club Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Cumberland Park, 101 S. Cumberland Ave., a half-block south of Touhy Avenue, in Park Ridge. For sale will be annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, hanging baskets, geranium pots and many member-grown plants. Cash or credit cards only. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. Rain or shine. Parking is located east of the park. Visit parkridgegardenclub.org.
Prospect Heights Garden Club’s annual perennial sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, in the north parking section of Tony’s Fresh Market at 1241 E. Rand Road in Prospect Heights. Besides many perennials from members’ gardens, there will be houseplants, baked goods and crafts. Visit phparks.org/affiliates-2/.
West Chicago Garden Club plant sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, in downtown West Chicago. Part of the city’s annual Blooming Fest, customers will find a large tent with thousands of perennials, annual flowers, and a large selection of peppers and tomatoes for sale at reasonable prices. Club members are available at the sale to answer questions and offer advice. Find more club info at WestChicagoGardenClub.org. For plant sale updates, go to facebook.com/westchicagogardenclub/.
Schaumburg Community Garden Club Tent Sale: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17, at Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Preorders are closed. Visit schaumburggardenclub.org or facebook.com/schaumburggardenclub/.
Wheaton Garden Club Plant Sale: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at 504 Hamilton Drive, Wheaton. The sale will feature professionally grown annuals many of which are Proven Winners. A wide selection of red white and blue flowers are available in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Proceeds support area community organizations like We Grow Dreams, Sustain DuPage, and Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans, and scholarships for College of DuPage, Wheaton North and Wheaton Warrenville South students. Cash or check payments. Questions, email plantsale@wheatongardenclub.org. Visit wheatongardenclub.org/plantsale/.
Native Plants Sale: Plant orders are due by May 22. Create a pollinator habitat with a diverse selection of native plants at this Kane-DuPage Soil & Water Conservation District event. For a list of plants available, go to kanedupageswcd.org/kd/tree-plant-sale.
North Aurora Garden Club Plant Sale: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 30, at Oak and Walnut, two blocks east of Randall Road in North Aurora. The sale offers perennials from members gardens. Held rain or shine. Find Official North Aurora Garden Club on Facebook.
Evanston's Highland Garden Club annual Backyard Botanicals Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Ackerman Park, 2500 Central St., Evanston. A variety of perennials, including native plants that work in residential gardens for bees and butterflies, will be available from gardens of club members and friends. Experienced Gardeners will be there to answer your questions. All proceeds support community projects. Cash, checks and Zelle, please. Visit facebook.com/evanstonhighlandgardenclub/.
Hoffman Estates Garden Club’s annual plant sale: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 5, at the Schaumburg Farmer’s Market, 190 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Members will offer locally grown plants from their own gardens as well as some grown from seed. There will be a wide variety of sun and shade plants including perennials, annuals, dahlias, grasses, hostas, vegetables and herbs. A limited number of native plants like milkweed and coneflower will be available to help support pollinators. A portion of the sales will be donated to the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry. Visit hoffmanestatesgardenclub.club.
Arlington Heights Garden Club plant sale: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 6, In the gated area next to the Mueller House on the Arlington Heights Historical Museum grounds, 110 W. Fremont St. in Arlington Heights. Fremont street will be closed. The club’s second largest fundraiser of the year. Due to the increased incidence of jumping worms found in our area, all of the plants are raised by club members in a greenhouse from seed, cuttings, or plugs – nothing dug from the ground. The sale will include natives, perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, houseplants, books, and yard decor. Master Gardeners will be available for questions. Visit ahgardenclub.com.
St. Charles Park District Native Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, 3795 Campton Hills Road, St. Charles. Plants will be available for purchase onsite and while supplies last. Choose from a wide selection of plants that are native to the region. Plant varieties subject to change on the day of the event. Naturalists will be on hand to provide assistance with your plant selections. View this year’s catalog at stcnature.org/native-plant-sale/.
Will County Forest Preserve District Native Plant Sale: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at Isle a la Cache Preserve, 501 E. 135th St. (Romeo Road) in Romeoville. During the Pollinator Party celebration, shop a wide selection of native plants perfect for pollinators. Experts will be on hand to help you select plants and to answer questions. Plus, many other free resources will be available. Plants will be $3 per plug, and they will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. All proceeds benefit The Nature Foundation of Will County. Visit reconnectwithnature.org.
Workshops
Welcome to Birding: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, at Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross St., Wheaton. Daily Herald "Words on Birds" columnist Jeff Reiter will discuss birds, birding and birders — well-timed for spring migration. The talk is based on Reiter's new book, "The Best of Words on Birds." Copies will be available for sale and signing. Register for this free event at wheatonlibrary.org.
Gardening for Moths: 6-7 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at Dunn Museum, 1899 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville. Native moth caterpillars and adults play an essential role in local ecosystems. Discover the importance of moths and how to make your landscape moth-friendly. Native plant selection and sustainable garden maintenance will be discussed. This program is most appropriate for adults. Free but registration required via lcfpd.org/calendar/.
Garden shows
Midwest Bonsai Society Spring Show & Sale: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17, at Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Presented by the Midwest Bonsai Society. Hundreds of bonsai specimens will be on display or for sale. Free demonstrations and lectures will be held in Regenstein Center. Workshops for beginners and accomplished bonsai growers will be held in various locations. Additional fee and registration is required for workshops. Visit midwestbonsai.org or chicagobotanic.org.
Iris Society Show: Noon to 5 p.m. Monday, May 25, at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Experience nearly 100 varieties of blooming irises, with some available for purchase in the Arboretum’s Sycamore Room. Presented by the Northern Illinois Iris Society, the event also offers opportunities to speak with iris experts, learn the meanings behind iris colors, and discover new and novel varieties for home gardens. Included with Arboretum admission. Tickets: mortonarb.org.
Garden walks
Petals, Ponds & Pathways Garden Walk: 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, June 26, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27. Grow Wellness Foundation’s second annual self-guided event invites guests to tour six private gardens throughout Naperville, showcasing landscapes, water features, and creative outdoor living spaces. Rain or shine. Tickets, valid both days, are $15 in advance through June 23, or $20 day-of, on site. Tickets: visit growwellnessfoundation.org/events.
Arlington Heights Garden Club’s Garden Walk and Unique Boutique: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28. Tour seven home gardens throughout the village. Tickets are available online through June 27 at ahgardenclub.com under the events section. Tickets can also be purchased at the Arlington Heights Farmers Market on Saturday in June, Garden Club plant sale on Saturday, June 6, or at Village Bank & Trust. Advance tickets are $15 or $20 at the museum campus on the day of the walk. Ticket holders will pick up their wristbands and guide booklets at the museum day of the walk beginning at 10 a.m. They will drive to the gardens throughout the village in any order. The Unique Boutique, with 50 vendors featuring items for the home and garden, will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St.; admission is free. Proceeds are used to sponsor scholarships for students pursuing degrees in horticulture and related fields, to fund projects around the community as well as monthly programs with various topics related to gardening, horticulture and the environment.
Park Ridge Garden Club Garden Walk: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 28. 31st annual event featuring six gardens, five local artists plus raffle baskets at each garden. Proceeds go to horticultural education at local schools as well as the planting and maintenance of several public areas. $15 in advance or $20 day of; kids under age 10 free. Rain or shine. Ticket sales start June 1 at select merchants and online via parkridgegardenclub.org.
Roselle Park District Garden Club Garden Walk: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 11. Self-guided tour of six private gardens and one public garden throughout the community. Master Gardeners available at select locations to answer questions and share insights. Note: strollers are not permitted in the gardens. Rain or shine. Advance tickets are $20 or $25 that day until 1 p.m. (cash only). Proceeds support the Roselle Garden Club Youth Scholarship Fund, Roselle IMPACT Garden, and other local community projects. For questions, contact Valerie at dellapennav@comcast.net. facebook.com/RPDgardenclub/.
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 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 healinggardensatstonehillfarm.com.