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June 2024
Fabyan Japanese Garden, Geneva
The Japanese Tea Garden at Fabyan is a tranquil oasis in the middle of the forest preserve, where history and nature meet. George Fabyan commissioned the building of the garden in 1909, shortly after serving as a military diplomat for President Roosevelt. It was designed by Japanese architect Taro Otsuka. The garden has plant life, historic and Japanese cultural structures, a reflecting pool. The Fabyan Villa Museum is a Frank Lloyd Wright re-designed home of Colonel George and Nelle Fabyan…
Find out more »July 2024
GARDEN CLUB OPEN HOUSE • JULY 11TH (6:30–8:30 PM)
We’re Showing Off! You’re Invited to Bloomingdale Park District Community and Giving Gardens OPEN HOUSE Thursday, July 11th • 6:30 to 8:30 PM Springfield Park at 269 Springfield Dr, Bloomingdale, IL 60108 Gardeners will be explaining the methods/techniques they are employing in their organically grown gardens. Come and see the Bloomingdale Garden Club’s Plot-to-Plate Garden and the gardens of over thirty other gardeners.
Find out more »Summer Potluck Picnic at Springfield Park
Our July event will be on Tuesday, July 16 at Springfield Park, located at 269 Springfield Drive. It is beautiful 40 acre park which includes 20 acres of wetlands and a one-mile walking path and bridge. We will meet at the picnic pavilion from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm for a potluck picnic. We can go on a nature walk and tour our club's community garden. Everyone please bring a dish. We will have a food/drink sign up sheet at…
Find out more »August 2024
Floriology: The Meaning of Flowers
Every flower carries its own special meaning or symbolism and this can also be influenced by its variety and color. Through the ages, various flowers and floral arrangements have taken on subtle and secret messages that allow us to express our unspoken feelings. Learn about the language of flowers in this presentation given by Gail Sanders.
Find out more »September 2024
Gardens at Ball Horticulture Tour has been Rescheduled to Tuesday, Sept. 3rd, 2024 (10 AM) due to Monday’s Temp & Heat Index
Location: 622 Town Rd., West Chicago. Park in the lot directly across from the entrance. Cross the street and enter the Garden on the blacktop to the LEFT of the building. There will not be a sign but we’ll have someone there to direct you into the Garden. The Garden tours at Ball are “self-guided”, however we have several Master Gardeners who have been trained as docents. You are welcome to bring a family member or friend or two. The Gardens at…
Find out more »WATER GARDENS
Our speaker, Charlene Cebulski, has been gardening since 1978 and ponding since 1997. She is currently the secretary for Midwest Pond & Koi Society (known as MPKS) and editor for their newsletter. Charlene will lead us through her own pond building journey. She will share her expertise on backyard ponds, raising small and large koi and water gardening. She is very knowledgeable about koi and has some in her own pond that have been around for years and have become…
Find out more »October 2024
“By the Light of the Moon” An Evening in the Garden
Many of us can only enjoy our garden spaces in the evening after a busy day. Why not create a special garden to enjoy when the sun goes down and the moon, rises? We’ll discuss garden design and delve into the many types of plants that add color, and texture to dusk and beyond. Heather Prince has a lively and engaging personality. Her slides are beautiful and well organized. Handouts of plant suggestions will be available at the meeting. …
Find out more »November 2024
Holiday Craft for West Suburban Nursing Residents
Join us for a fun afternoon at Cornerstone Church creating Christmas Tree Centerpieces, once again, for the holiday tables of West Suburban Nursing and Rehabilitation. Bring your creativity as you collect the pieces for your creation that bring back warm memories and holiday goodness. The variety of ideas will create a Christmas Tree Fiesta for a specially decorated place to gather at West Suburban for the holidays. There is no cost, but if you can bring small, decorative items to…
Find out more »December 2024
Bloomingdale Garden Club Member Christmas Party
It's time for holiday cheer as Bloomingdale Garden Club celebrates with our Annual Christmas Party on Sunday, December 8th, 2024. Once again it will be held at Jameson's Charhouse in Bloomingdale. This event is for club members and their families only. Cocktails at 1 PM Dinner at 1:30 PM Mail check to Laurie Dring $30 Members and Spouses/$38 Non-Members by Wednesday, Dec 4th please. Please bring a wrapped White Elephant Gift to participate in the party fun!
Find out more »January 2025
No January Meeting
We’ve had problems in the past with weather so we are taking a little break and letting the snow fly while we just stay home. Our order of business will be discussed in February. Have a peaceful and safe January!
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