2024 Upcoming Events
October 3, 2024
Spring Bulbs
Gain inspiration for your spring garden by learning what bulbs to choose, when and where to plant, and the best companion plants. Discover how you can get the longest possible flowering season in the smallest space using the Keukenhof “lasagna” planting method. Presentation includes viewing photos from the Keukenhof Garden in Amerstdam that showcases 70 acres of 7 million flowering bulbs. Bev Krams has been a Master Gardener with the North Cook County District for over fifteen years. She has received the States Outstanding Master Gardener of the Year Award and a Sustained Excellence Award from the University of Illinois. She has presented programs for garden clubs, community groups and Master Gardeners. She is a member of Citizens for Conservation and the Arlington Heights Garden Club where she has served as the Horticulture Chairperson and a member of the Program Committee. Her garden has been Conservation @ Home Certified for native habitat but she loves her 35 peonies and helping her six grandchildren become future Gardeners!
November 7, 2024
Bonsai
Learn the art of Bonsai using standard trees. Presented by Nick Cargola of Elk Grove Village who will explain the process and care of this living art form. Pictured are just of few of his amazing bonsai trees.
Member’s Only December 12, 2024
Holiday Party