September
3, 4
Fall Lawn Care, a lecture at Chalet, 3132 Lake Ave., Wilmette. By Jennifer Brennan
and Bill Leuenberger. 10 am. Free. Info:
847-256-0561 x225 or x230, or e-mail
jenniferb@chaletnursery.com.
5
Illinois Mycological Association Show & Sale at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. An exhibit of 50 to 100 varieties of mushrooms foraged from area forests. Members available to answer questions regarding mushrooms and fungi. Children’s education area. 10 am-4:30 pm. Info: www.chicagobotanic.org/plantshows.
5
Northeastern Illinois Rose Society Show & Sale at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. See hundreds of roses in this judged show. Rose experts on hand to answer questions. Blooms are for sale during the last half hour of the show. Noon-4:30 pm. Info: www.chicagobotanic.org/plantshows.
5 and 19
Farmers’ Market at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. Local organic farmers and participants in the Green Youth Farm will sell fruits, vegetables, cut flowers and herbs 9 am-3 pm. Farmers Market will also occur on October 3 and 17.Info: www.chicagobotanic.org/calendar/farmers_market.
10-12
30th Annual Roadside Flower Sale at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. More than 300 dried flower arrangements and wreaths 10 am-4:30 pm. Free flower-arranging workshops are offered at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. from Tuesday, August 31 through Friday, Sept. 3. Register for workshops in advance by calling 847-835-8392. Info: www.chicagobotanic.org/plantshows.
11
Landscape Experience day at Chalet, 3132 Lake Ave., Wilmette. Free design consultations, landscape demos, kids’ activities and a live radio broadcast with Lou Manfredini, WGN-AM’s Mr. Fixit. Manfredini will host his weekly WGN-AM radio show live on Chalet’s grounds from 6-9 am. and answer questions from select radio show listeners and Chalet customers. Events continue through 5 pm. at the store. Free. Info: www.chaletnursery.com.
11-12
Lakeshore African Violet Society Show & Sale. Traditional and unusual African violets. Many varieties for sale. Sat: noon-4:30 pm. Sun: 10 am-4:30 pm. Info: www.chicagobotanic.org/plantshows.
14
Fall Container Gardens, the program for the monthly meeting of the Glenview Gardeners. Presented by Gail Abbott, container supervisor & seminars manager at Red’s Garden Center in Northbrook.5 pm at the garden center, 3460 Dundee Road in Northbrook.Guests welcome. Info: 847-832-0630, ggardeners@earthlink.net or www.glenviewgardeners.org.
17 or 18
Bulbs for Beginners, a lecture at Chalet, 3132 Lake Ave., Wilmette. By Jennifer Brennan.10 am. Free. Info: 847-256-0561 x225 or x230, or e-mail jenniferb@chaletnursery.com.
18
Shade Gardening Beyond Hostas, a seminar by author Melinda Myers at Pasquesi Home & Gardens, 975 North Shore Drive, Lake Bluff. 11 am-12 pm. Free. Learn about shade-tolerant bulbs, perennials and shrubs to plant now to increase your landscape’s color appeal. Also: Top 10 Things to Make your Landscape Pet Friendly, from 12:15-12:45 pm. Free. Info: 847-615-2700.
18-19
Illinois Gourd Society Show & Sale at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. 10 am-4 pm. Workshops available. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/plantshows for more information.
24
The Nature of Wild Gardens: What Is Wild, and Why It Matters, a half-day symposium at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. Speaker is author and naturalist Rick Darke. Book
signing will follow. 12:30 pm-3:30 pm. $74. Groups of five or more pay $29 per person. Info & registration: www.chicagobotanic.org/school/symposia/darke.php or 847-835-8261.
24 or 25
Free the Butterflies, a lecture at Chalet, 3132 Lake Ave., Wilmette. By Freya Wellin, Chalet’s perennial buyer. 10 am. Free. Info: 847-256-0561 x225 or x230, or jenniferb@chaletnursery.com.
25-26
79th Annual Show of the Central States Dahlia Society at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. A judged exhibit of 1,000 dahlia blooms. Society members on hand to answer questions. Blooms are for sale at the close of the show Sat. noon-4:30 pm. Sun: 10 am-4:30 pm. Info: www.chicagobotanic.org/plantshows.
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October
1, 2
Fall Container Workshop at Chalet, 3132 Lake Ave., Wilmette. 10 am. Fee $54.99 + Tax. Pre- registration required. Please call 847-256-0561 x225 or x230.
8, 9
Welcome the Birds to Your Garden, a lecture at Chalet, 3132 Lake Ave., Wilmette. By Jennifer Brennan. 10 am. Info: 847-256-0561 x225 or x230 or email jenniferb@chaletnursery.com.
9-10
Illinois Orchid Society Fall Orchid Show & Sale at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. Orchids in 128 classes. Tabletop displays. Sales area. Repotting services for $5. Sat. 10 am-5 pm. Sun. 9 am-5 pm. Info: 847-835-8284 or
www.chicagobotanic.org/plantshows.
12
The Lure of Spices, the program for the monthly meeting of the Glenview Gardeners. Presented by Tom & Patty Erd, owners of the Spice House in Evanston. 7 pm. in the Community Room of the Glenview Police Department, 2500 East Lake Avenue, Glenview. Free. Guests welcome. Info: 847-832-0630 or email: ggardeners@earthlink.net or visit
www.glenviewgardeners.org.
15, 16
Tool Time with Sam Darin, a demonstration at Chalet, 3132 Lake Ave., Wilmette. 10 am. Free. Info: 847-256-0561 x225 or x230 or email
jenniferb@chaletnursery.com.
16-17
Lily Sale of the Wisconsin-Illinois Lily Society at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. 10 am- 4:30 pm. Info: www.chicagobotanic.org/plantshows.
16-17
Midwest Daffodil Society Bulb Sale at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. 10 am-4:30 pm. Info: www.chicagobotanic.org/plantshows.
16-17
Midwest Fruit Explorers Show & Sale at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe.Freshly harvested locally grown fruit is on display and for sale Apples, pears, paw paws, grapes, kiwis and more. See apples turned into cider. Tastings. Apples, apple cider and more for sale. 10 am- 4:30 pm. Info: www.chicagobotanic.org/plantshows.
29, 30
Get the Garden Ready for Winter, a lecture at Chalet, 3132 Lake Ave., Wilmette. By Tony Fulmer. 10 am. Free. Info: 847-256-0561 x225 or x230 or email jenniferb@chaletnursery.com.
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Platt Hill Nursery
www.platthillnursery.com
222 W. Lake Street, Bloomingdale. 630-529-9394 and 2400 Randall Road, Carpentersville. 847-428-6767..
September
4-5
Platt-a-Palooza Weekend. Come in for specials and spin the Wheel of Savings. Everyone a winner!
5
Fall Is for Planting. Learn proper planting techniques and learn why fall is the best time to plant. 1 pm.
11
Containers Gardening Workshop. Part 3 of 4 of the container gardening classes. Bring back your container from part 2 or bring/buy a new one to plant up a container of flowers to enjoy thru fall. 10 am. Fee: depends on number of plants used and if you purchase a container.
25
Plant a Pumpkin. Learn how to turn an actual pumpkin into a beautiful fall planter. You can either watch or participate. Bring the kids. 10 am. Fee depends on the pumpkin and plants used in your planter.
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