Home & garden calendar, May 19-30

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

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, a backyard orchard society 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. She will conduct a demonstration of tree grafting, a method of propagation used for most fruit trees. Refreshments and business meeting follows. 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.

Sip and Socialize!: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Pollyanna Brewing Co., 245 E. Main St., Roselle. Join the Roselle Park District Garden Club for a fun and relaxing evening. Whether you're a current member, curious about joining, or just love a good brew, this is an opportunity to connect with fellow plant lovers. Bring your favorite snack to share. facebook.com/RPDgardenclub.

Rolling Meadows Garden Club: 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at the Rolling Meadows Community Center’s Laurel Room, 3705 Pheasant Drive. Beth Peluse from the Conservation Foundation will present “Save Our Environment with Rain Barrels and Simple Composting.” Around 40% of total household water used during the summer is for watering lawns and gardens. Lower your water bill, reduce the volume of stormwater and protect your yard and home using low cost simple to install rain barrels. Composting kitchen scraps and yard waste reduces the amount of material going to landfills and instead returns nutrients to the soil by adding organic matter to garden beds. Speaker presentation at 6:30 p.m. with club business at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Visit rollingmeadowsgardenclub.com for more details.

Bloomingdale Garden Club: 6:15-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, at Cornerstone Faith Community Church, 118 First St., Bloomingdale. Kim White offers update on the DuPage Monarch and Pollinator Project and the Waystations. White is a naturalist, a former co-steward for the DuPage County Forest Preserve, education coordinator for the DuPage Monarch Project and avid gardener for both food production and habitat creation. Her summers are spent growing milkweed for the monarch butterflies she raises from eggs and releases. 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.

Native Gardener's Club: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25, via Zoom. Whether you are new to native gardening or a seasoned veteran, learn about native plants and how to use them in your home landscapes. Each session includes group discussions and plenty of time for questions. This month's session will focus on how to make yards firefly friendly. $5 or free to Lake County residents. Register: lcfpd.org/calendar/.

Pottawatomie Garden Club: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles. Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a picnic, fun, and games. Plenty of red, white, and blue and all your favorite picnic foods will be available. Purchase your ticket by June 21 for $15 or $20 after. Children 10 and under are complimentary. No refunds after June 21. Cheddar Up adds a small convenience charge to each order. For tickets, go to facebook.com/pottagardenclub/.

Nature walks

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.

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.

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/.

Seasonal Tree Walk: 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, at Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Enjoy a morning walk exploring the trees at the garden. Each month, visit a different section of the garden and learn about the trees unique to that area. Dress for the weather. Led by Mark Zampardo, horticulture educator. Meet at Visitor Center. $36. Register: chicagobotanic.org.

Sunday Stroll: 9-10:15 a.m. Sunday, June 21, at Cuba Marsh, 24205 W. Cuba Road, Deer Park. Join an environmental educator in a leisurely stroll through one of the preserves. Get some exercise and learn about nature. Take a closer look at plants, birds and other wildlife. Free. Register: lcfpd.org/calendar/.

English Walled Garden Walk: 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, at Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Join horticulturist Heather Sherwood to explore the English Walled Garden, with its six distinct garden rooms alive with vibrant colors, scents, and textures. Discover features such as the blue gate, daisy garden, water elements, wisteria-draped pergola, and living sculptures. Learn about the cottage garden, with its overflowing fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Dress for the weather. $24. Register: chicagobotanic.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.

Walk on the Wild Side: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Locknar property in Spring Grove. Explore the 1.5-acre yard with several perennial flower gardens, several nesting bird boxes, a zero-edge pond with koi and goldfish, and a 10-foot stream with water plant bog filtration. This is not an open house; two guided walks begin at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Free and no pre-registration required. Hosted by Wildflower Preservation & Propagation Committee. For directions, go to thewppc.org.

Garden shows

Iris Society Show: Noon to 5 p.m. Monday, May 25, at Morton Arboretum’s Sycamore Room, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Experience nearly 100 varieties of blooming irises, with some available for purchase. 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.

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.

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 Farmers 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.

BioBlitz events

Dragonfly BioBlitz: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at Irish Oaks Nature Preserve, 19017 Lincoln Road, Harvard. For National Dragonfly Day, join The Land Conservancy of McHenry County in looking for as many different species of Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies) as we can find in the wetlands, prairie and woodland edges at Irish Oaks. Free. Register by June 11. Register: conservemc.org/event/dragonfly-bioblitz/.

Pollinator BioBlitz: 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, at Yonder Prairie, 1143 S. Rosefarm Road, Woodstock. For Pollinator Week, join The Land Conservancy of McHenry County in looking for a variety of bees, butterflies, day-flying moths and more. Yonder Prairie has high-quality habitat that attracts some unique insects. Get involved in citizen science and learn more about local pollinators, plants and other insects. Free. Register by June 22. Register: conservemc.org/event/pollinator-bioblitz/.

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.

Secrets of Gardens That Work: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 30, at Morton Arboretum's Cudahy Room, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Discover practices for garden design, establishment, and maintenance that lead to sustainable gardens. Kasey Eaves, owner of Vivant Gardening Services, shares the important traits that help a garden thrive. Good for a seasoned gardener or just starting out. $39. Register: mortonarb.org.

What’s Up With Wasps?: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, in the Edward L. Ryerson Education Center, 22196 North Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods. Bees and wasps have many similarities, yet wasps tend to get a bad rap. Learn about some of the common wasps in Lake County and how they contribute to a healthy ecosystem. $5 or $7 for nonresidents. Register: lcfpd.org/calendar/.

Dwarf Conifer Garden Walk: 10-11 a.m. Friday, June 5, at Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Meet at the Dwarf Conifer Garden entrance. Led by horticulturist Francisco Manrique, observe new spring growth and cone production. Learn about some of the unique specimens that grow here and why they are called “dwarf.” Discover the fragrance, shapes, and textures that make this a four-season garden. Dress for the weather. $24. Register: chicagobotanic.org.

Herb Gardening: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 6, at Chicago Botanic Garden Learning Center, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Sharon Yiesla of Sharon Yiesla Horticultural Services will show how to start and maintain your own herb garden. Many herbs that can be grown in northern Illinois will be featured, with information on how to grow and when to harvest. It includes selection, care, and maintenance of an herb garden. $49. Register: chicagobotanic.org.

Identifying Edible Plants with The Wild Dryad: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Morton Arboretum's Cudahy Room, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Shane Alden Edwards, the forager and botanist known as the Wild Dryad, offers an introduction to how to identify common edible plants. Under the guidance of the instructor, you will practice field identification and learn to forage safely. $39. Register: mortonarb.org.

Birds, Bees, and Butterflies: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, June 8, at Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley. Sarah Michehl of The Land Conservancy of McHenry County shows how to attract monarchs and other butterflies, plus birds and bees to your yard. Free. Register: conservemc.org.

Native Plants for Small Spaces: 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at Algonquin Area Public Library Eastgate Branch, 115 Eastgate Drive, Algonquin. Native plants can bring beauty and ecological health to even the smallest spaces in your yard, but it’s vital to choose the right plants. Join Sarah Michehl of The Land Conservancy of McHenry County to hear about her favorite native plants for small garden spaces. It will cover maintenance tips as well. Free. Register at conservemc.org/native-plants-for-small-spaces/.

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. Registration required via lcfpd.org/calendar/.

Best Roses for Your Garden: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 13, in Chicago Botanic Garden’s Regenstein Center Design Studio, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Heather Prince, horticulturist, garden writer and editor, will show common selections, hardy heirlooms, species, and climbers. Learn basic culture and care, plus discover the best roses for your own growing conditions. Includes an outdoor walk to examine the flowers up close. Dress for the weather. $49. Register: chicagobotanic.org.

Stop the Flop: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 13, at Morton Arboretum's Thornhill Education Center, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Kasey Eaves, owner of Vivant Gardening Services, offers a practical, hands-on workshop on helping tall, floppy plants stay upright without bulky cages and constant staking. Learn smart plant pairings that provide natural support, simple pruning techniques to control height and shape, and how to use the Chelsea Chop to encourage sturdier, bushier growth. $39. Register: mortonarb.org.

Native Bulbs and Their Allies: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, via Zoom with Chicago Botanic Garden. Native North American bulbs can make great additions to your spring and summer gardens. Learn how to plant and care for Canada lilies, eastern camas, violet wood sorrel, and allied species such as Jack-in-the-pulpit, bloodroot, and dwarf crested iris. Leave with a list of bulbs and allies suitable for many garden settings. $65. Register: chicagobotanic.org.

Native Plant Identification: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 20, at Morton Arboretum's Cudahy Room, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Horticulturalist Cari Dale will show what to look for when identifying a plant. Then join in walking the grounds with an expert, learning the names and identifying characteristics of common native plants of northern Illinois. Open to all experience levels. $39. Register: mortonarb.org.

Family Container Gardening: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 20, at St. James Farm, 2S541 Winfield Road, Warrenville. Celebrate Pollinator Week with the family by bringing a bit of nature to your backyard. Learn about common native wildflowers, how to identify them, and why they’re important to wildlife. Then get your hands dirty mixing dirt and potting up your own container of native plants for home. Supplies and plants provided. All ages; under 18 with an adult. $25 per family. Register: dupageforest.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, or at Village Bank & Trust. Advance tickets are $15 or $20 at the museum campus on the day of the walk. Unique Boutique, with 50 vendors featuring items for the home and garden, will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Arlington Heights Historical Museum grounds, 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.