May
May 4
Spring Plant Sale of the Garden Club of Lake Zurich. Perennials, annuals, herbs and houseplants. Members on hand to answer questions. Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. 8:30 a.m. to noon. Info: 847-550-0329 or www.gardencluboflakezurich.org.
May 4
Perennials with Personality, a seminar to introduce new perennial varieties, ideas and underused plants. Knupper Nursery, 1801 N. Rand Road, Palatine. 9 a.m. Free. Info: 847-359-1080.
May 4
Creative Container Gardening, a beginner’s class. Learn about plants, soils, fertilizers and water retainers. Bring your own pot or buy one at the store (must be 14 inches or larger). Goebberts Farm & Garden Center, 40 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. 10 to 11:30 a.m. $10 plus supplies (includes soil and planting assistance). Please register in person; space is limited. Info: 847- 428-6727 ext. 111 or www.pumpkinfarms.com.
May 7
“Container Gardening,” the program for the monthly meeting of the Garden Club of Lake Zurich. Presented by Sally Henning, an award-winning container gardener. Saint Matthews Lutheran Church, 24500 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. 7 p.m. Enter at door #12 in front of the church. Guests always welcome. Info: 847-550-0329 or www.gardencluboflakezurich.org.
May 9
“Gardening for Butterflies,” the program for the monthly meeting of the Des Plaines Garden Club. Presented by horticulturist Bob Nicholson. Frisbie Senior Center, 52 E. Northwest Highway, Des Plaines. 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Includes lunch, raffle, meeting
and program. Info: 847-296-3457 or
desplainesgardenclub@yahoo.com.
May 9 or May 16
Planting Party. Bring your empty planters to Knupper Nursery and work with their designers to create your own unique container garden. Knupper Nursery, 1801 N. Rand Road, Palatine. 6 p.m. $10 per container (2 maximum) plus cost of plants. Bring pruners and gloves. Pre-registration required. Call 847-359-1080.
May 11
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners. Learn how simple it is to have homegrown vegetables. Knupper Nursery, 1801 N. Rand Road, Palatine. 9 a.m. Free. Info: 847-359-1080.
May 11
Bull Valley Garden Club Plant Sale. Herbs and unique lettuces. Also: native wildflowers, perennials and grasses dug from members’ gardens. Floral bouquets, garden-theme raffle baskets. Woodstock Square, 101 Johnson St., Woodstock. 8 a.m. until sold out. Info: 815-354-3842.
May 14 or May 22
“Plant It Here” Party. Bring your containers to this workshop and plant them with staff assistance. Dinner included. Bring wine if you like. Open house format — come when you can. Loading assistance or delivery available. Goebberts Farm & Garden Center, 40 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. 5:30 to 8 p.m. $20 plus supplies (includes dinner). Please register in person; space very limited. Info: 847- 428-6727 ext. 111 or www.pumpkinfarms.com.
May 16
“Finding Emeralds in the Dust,” the program for the monthly meeting of the Wild Ones, Rock River Valley Chapter. Matthew Bardol, consultant with Geosytec, will discuss ways to turn vacant and abandoned properties into beautiful parks and green spaces. Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 North Main St., Rockford.
7 to 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-629-2781.
May 16
Miniature Gardening. Learn about choosing plants, setting up your layout, care and maintenance. Goebberts Farm & Garden Center, 40 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. 5:30 to 8 p.m. $10 (includes soil & planting assistance). Please register in person; space is limited. Info: 847- 428-6727 ext. 111 or www.pumpkinfarms.com.
May 18
Easy Tropicals. Learn how easy it is to have tropical plants such as hibiscus, mandevilla and bougainvillea. Knupper Nursery, 1801 N. Rand Road, Palatine. 9 a.m. Free. Info: 847-359-1080.
May 18
Made for the Shade. Have color in your shady areas. Goebbert’s staff will help you select plants for your situation. Goebberts Farm & Garden Center, 40 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free. Please call to register: 847-428-6727.
May 18
Des Plaines Garden Club Plant and Bake Sale. Locally grown perennials, annuals and vegetables plus baked goods. Horticulturist on hand to answer questions. Frisbie Senior Center, 52 E. Northwest Highway, Des Plaines. 8:30 a.m to noon. Info: 847-296-3457 or desplainesgardenclub@yahoo.com.
June
June 4
“Growing Small Fruits,” the program for the monthly meeting of the Garden Club of Lake Zurich. Presented by Glenn Grosch. Saint Matthews Lutheran Church, 24500 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. 7 p.m. Enter at door #12 in front of the church. Guests always welcome. Info: 847-550-0329 or
www.gardencluboflakezurich.org.
June 8
Hosta Sale and Bolivian Arts & Crafts Fundraiser. Hosted by Rich’s Foxwillow Pines Nursery, 11618 McConnell Road, Woodstock. Sale benefits Heifer International and an organization that builds hospitals and roads in rural Bolivia. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cash or check only. Info: 815-338-7442 or www.richsfoxwillowpines.com.
p June 13
Visit La Paloma Gardens in Rockford with the Des Plaines Garden Club. Meet at the Frisbie Senior Center, 52 E. Northwest Highway, Des Plaines. Travel by motor coach. Lunch at Cliff Breakers Restaurant overlooking the Rock River. Visit Sinissippi Rose Gardens and other theme gardens. 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. $45. Call 847-824-4949 to make a reservation. www.desplainesgardenclub.com.
June 19
“Visions of Nature’s Beauty,” a garden walk in Rockford, sponsored by the Council of Rockford Gardeners. Noon to 8 p.m. Free. Get maps at various Rockford area garden centers and online beginning June 10. Info: 815 399-7085 or www.councilofrockfordgardeners.org.
June 20
“Wild for Monarchs,” the program for the monthly meeting of the Wild Ones, Rock River Valley Chapter. Patricia Miller from the national board for Wild Ones will discuss how to attract monarch butterflies. Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St., Rockford. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Info: 815-629-2781
June 20
Woodstock Garden Walk. Six unique gardens in historic Woodstock. 1 to 7 p.m. $13 in advance; $15 on the day. Tickets and maps in the gazebo on the Square. Info: www.wpbw.org.
June 21 and 22
13th Annual Barrington Country Garden and Antique Faire. Three private Barrington Hills estates. French Market with fine antique and boutique items. Cooking and outdoor entertaining demonstrations. Designer-created garden party vignettes. 800 Hart Road, Barrington. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets $40 before June 16 and $50 afterwards. Proceeds benefit Hands of Hope. Info and tickets: 847-381-7367 or www.handsofhopeonline.org.
June 22
Antioch Garden Club’s 18th Annual Garden Walk. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets $8 in advance; $10 on the day. Tickets and maps available at any of the gardens listed on the website. Also at 895 Main St. in downtown Antioch after 8:30 a.m. on the day. Info: 847-838-1752 or 847-714-2090. www.antiochgardenclub.org.
June 29
Third Annual Pink Day. Pink plants on display; product sampling and raffle prizes from local businesses. Portion of sales donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Make a $15 donation and receive a free 10-inch hanging basket. Wear pink. Goebberts Farm & Garden Center, 40 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: 847-428-6727.
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