May
3
Gardenfest 2008 at Perricone Garden Center & Nursery, 31600 Fisher Rd., Volo. William Aldrich will be signing his latest book "Container Gardening for the Midwest" Event lasts all day, signing from noon-3 pm. Register to win the ultimate garden getaway to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, co-sponsored by WKRS Radio 1220AM. Info: 815-344-8678, www.perriconegardencenter.com
3
"Perennials for the Chicagoland Area" at Blumen Gardens, 403 Edward Street, Sycamore, presents Carolyn Ulrich with this seminar at 11 am. For more info, see item under West.
10
FCC Brothers’Äô Plant Sale at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. William Aldrich will will speak on "Perennials You Should Know" at 9:30 am; "Adding Wow to Containers" at 10:15 am; and "Dealing with Shade" at 11 am. Info: 630-968-0358;
www.firstcongdg.org
June
6-8
Join us at the 15th Annual Garden Fair at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 2715 S. Main St., Rockford. 5-8 pm Friday; 9 am-5 pm Saturday; 9 am-4 pm Sunday. $6 adults, under 16 free. An all-outdoor fair featuring a wide range of garden-oriented vendors. Info: 888-419-0782, klehm.org
21
"Container Gardening"at Spring Bluff Nursery, 41 W 130 Norris Rd., Sugar Grove. William Aldrich will present this seminar.
10 am. Free. Info: 630-466-4278,
www.springbluffnursery.com
22
Join us at the Garden Gait 2008 Faire at the Lisle Station Park Museums, 921 School St., Lisle. 11 am-4 pm. For ticket info, see item under West.
24
Men's Garden Club of Villa Park, Villa Park Recreation Center, 320 E. Wildwood, Villa Park. William Aldrich will speak on "Dealing with Shade." 7:30 pm.
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