Home & garden calendar, Sept. 1-7
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Sept. 1
Illinois Mycological Association Display and Sale: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, at Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. The show celebrates the richness of fall mushrooms in Illinois. Exhibits 50 to 100 varieties of mushrooms foraged from area forests in the days prior to the show. Members of the Illinois Mycological Association provide information and answer questions regarding mushrooms and fungi. Mushroom-related books, T-shirts and other items are for sale. Garden admission. For information, chicagobotanic.org.
Sept. 3
Garden Club of Lake Zurich — Owls: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Join the Garden Club of Lake Zurich for a program on “Owls of Lake County.” Learn how specialized feathers, beaks and talons help owls rule the food chain. The life of owls will be discussed along with their importance to our environment. Get a close-up look at local owl skins. Guests welcome; refreshments served. For information, gardencluboflakezurich.org.
Sept. 4
Growing Shiitake Mushrooms with Hunter LeDuc: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore. The shiitake is an edible mushroom native to East Asia that is used in many dishes across the world. Explore the history and various methods of shiitake cultivation that can also be applied to other species including oyster mushrooms, lion's mane and more. Free. Register at sycamorelibrary.org.
Sept. 5
South Barrington Garden Club, “Incredible Bats”: 9 a.m. on the first Thursday of the month, South Barrington Tennis Club, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Meetings generally consist of speakers, hands-on projects and bus trips to points of interest in the area followed by a lunch at a local restaurant. For information, sbgclub.org.
The Prospect Heights Garden Club — Plant Exchange: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at Gary Morava Recreation Center, 104 W. Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights. The meeting includes a plant exchange and raffle. Lunch will be provided by the club. For information, call Chris at (847) 506-9851.
Hoffman Estates Garden Club — Growing Roses: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Think growing roses is too difficult or time consuming? Then join the Hoffman Estates Garden Club to learn how roses can easily be a thriving and beautiful addition to your garden. Presented by Jackie Kosbab, Rose Garden curator and senior horticulturist at Cantigny. Presentation begins after a short business meeting. Nonmembers are welcome. For information, hoffmanestatesgardenclub.com.
Saving Flower and Vegetable Seeds: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at Crystal Lake Public Library, 126 W. Paddock St., Crystal Lake. Saving seeds from both flowers and vegetables is easy once you know the techniques. Join Master Gardener Rich Tobiasz as he walks you through pollination, fertilization and the steps you need to take to collect and preserve those seeds for years to come. Free. Register at (815) 459-1687 or crystallake.librarycalendar.com.
Sept. 7
Go Green Winnetka- Fall Native Plant Sale: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Indian Hill Park, 131 Wilson Street, Winnetka. This year, the sale offers more than 40 varieties of native plants that bring beauty and ecological benefits to your garden. Native plants aren't just resilient; they're the true champions of local ecosystems. These plants attract pollinators, enhance stormwater management and thrive with minimal fuss in our Midwest climate. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a curious newcomer, native plant experts will be on hand to guide you in choosing the perfect additions for your garden. For information, gogreenwinnetka.org.
Upcoming
Northbrook Garden Club — Naturalistic Garden Design: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at United Methodist Church, 1190 Western Ave., Northbrook. Tamara Block, a retired educator, will introduce the group to the career of Piet Oudolf, leader of the “New Perennial” movement in naturalistic garden design. Piet is the award-winning landscape architect behind the Lurie Garden in Millennium Park, Chicago, as well as the Battery and High Line Gardens in New York City. Components of his unique approach to garden design will be highlighted. The public is welcome to attend; register at nbkgardenclub@gmail.com. Visit northbrookgardenclub.org.
Rolling Meadows Garden Club — Caring for Dahlias and Other Tubers: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Rolling Meadows Community Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows. “How To Care For Dahlias And Other Tubers Fall Through Winter.” Garden expert Ken Benson will discuss how to preserve your Dahlias, Cannas, Elephant Ears and Begonia tubers in fall through the winter, so they thrive year after year. Benson is a landscape architect and was the host of cable TV’s Landscaping with Ken Benson (1992-2000). He was also a board member of Chicago Flower and Garden Show 1998-2008. All welcome. For information, rollingmeadowsgardenclub.com.
Garden Club of Inverness Luncheon: On Thursday, Dec. 5, the Garden Club of Inverness will host its annual 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 will be on sale for $75 in September and one need not be a member to attend. Last year the luncheon sold out quickly and was able to fund three $3,000 scholarships for students interested in ecology and horticulture. If interested, contact Lauri Mitchell at laurimitch@comcast.net.