Northwest

September
2
Extend the Summer Bounty of Herbs, the program for the monthly meeting of the South Barrington Garden Club. Presented by Kathy Vitalo. Lecture will feature tasting, smelling and identifying herbs. Also: growing herbs, culinary uses and recipes. At the South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. 9 am. Guests welcome. Info: 847-277-7151.

7
Trellis Construction and Found Objects in the Garden, the program for the monthly meeting of the Garden Club of Lake Zurich. Presented by Aggie Nehmzow. See how to fashion a versatile trellis from split rail fencing, found objects and inexpensive materials focusing on trellises to fit the plants. Info on material resources and designs will be presented along with historical detail. At Saint Matthews Lutheran Church, 22480 Old McHenry Road in Hawthorn Woods. 7 pm. Enter at door #12 in front of the church. Guests s welcome. Info: 847-550-0329.

8
Seed Collecting and Trading, the program for the monthly meeting of the Rolling Meadows Garden Club. A slide presentation by Susan Kronowitz. Learn how and when to collect seeds, dry them and store them. Visitors welcome. Refreshments. 6:30- 9 pm. At the Rolling Meadows Community Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows. Info: 847-818-3200, ext. 230.

10
Wine Tasting with Armanetti Wine Shop at the Barn Nursery, 8109 South IL Rte 31, Cary. A portion of the night’s sales will be donated to local charities. Wander the gardens, enjoy live music. 6-8 pm. Info: 847-658-3883 or www.barnnurserylandscape.com.

11 & 12
Customer Appreciation Day at The Barn Nursery, 8109 South IL Rte 31, Cary. Free cider donuts and taffy apples, hundreds of raffle items, and two garden seminars. Perennial Grasses at 10 am. 1 pm: Putting Your Garden to Sleep (includes pruning how-to’s). Info: 847-658-3883 or www.barnnurserylandscape.com.

18 & 19
11th Annual Quilt Show at Countryside Flower Shop, 5301 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Info: 815-459-8130 or
www.countrysideflowershop.com.

October
9
Herbs for Health and Well-Being, a class at Klehm Arboretum, 2715 S. Main St., Rockford. Learn about 19th century uses of herbs by Native Americans and settlers, plus current uses. 9-11 am. $16. Info: 815-963-2102 or www.klehm.org.

16
Let’s Get Small: Woodies That Actually Fit Your Garden, a class at Klehm Arboretum, 2715 S. Main St., Rockford. Presented by Dave Wanninger, chief horticulturalist of Beaver Creek Nursery, 9-11 am. $16. Info: 815-963-2102 or www.klehm.org.

23-24
Orchid Show at Klehm Arboretum, 2715 S. Main. St., Rockford. Presented by the Blackhawk Orchid Society. Judged show. 10 am-4 pm. Info: 815-963-2102 or www.klehm.org.

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