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August 2025
Peculiar Pollinators / Wrapping Up Your Garden for the Fall
Let's learn from each other Our speakers on these topics and others will be Jeff, Laurie, Cheryl, and Linda. We will also be sampling different varieties of tomatoes, tasting them, and choosing our favorites. We will also circulate a sign-up sheet at this meeting for the September potluck picnic.
Find out more »Gardens at Ball Horticultural Tour
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…
Find out more »September 2025
Bloomingdale Garden Club Indoor Potluck Picnic
The term potluck was used in the Middle Ages to describe an impromptu meal served to unexpected guests or travelers. A person that would drop-in at dinner hour would get "the luck of the pot:" whatever food was left over or kept on the simmer. Join us for a casual indoor potluck gathering where each person contributes by bringing a dish to share. We will blend camaraderie, creativity and delicious food. Our event will include social time and games.
Find out more »October 2025
Bonsai Plants
Jeff Schulz will be teaching us the basics of design, styling and general care of Bonsai plants. Jeff's vintage farm specializes in Japanese maple, conifers, shrubs, trees, pottery, annuals and perennials. He has been providing top quality bonsai plants to Chicagoland since 1993. His business hosts several visiting Bonsai artists that teach workshops.
Find out more »November 2025
Holiday Craft and Elections
We will hold our club's annual election of officers. Following elections, our members will create a unique Christmas centerpiece for the West Suburban Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Each club member will add their own personal touches to the centerpieces. The residents love our annual Christmas projects and look forward to receiving them every year.
Find out more »Snowman Crossing
Get into the holiday spirit with your fellow gardeners! We invite you to a special holiday gathering to decorate the club Christmas tree outside of the Bloomingdale library. We will add our own festive, garden-themed touches to bring some botanical beauty to the season. Date: Sunday, November 30th Time: 1 p.m. Location: Bloomingdale Library After we've trimmed the tree with all our wonderful decorations, please join us in the library's lower level for hot drinks, snacks, and good conversation. We hope to…
Find out more »December 2025
West Suburban Donation Collection
You may recall that the past few years we have donated items to the West Suburban Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The generosity of our members is always amazing! We definitely brighten the holidays for the residents. Since this is a popular endeavor, we will do it again this year. If you are able, we are asking you to donate! Per Vina (the activity director), they greatly appreciate the Club’s generosity and dedication in making the holiday special for the residents at the home.…
Find out more »Annual Garden Club Member Christmas Party
It's time for holiday cheer as Bloomingdale Garden Club celebrates with our Annual Christmas Party on Sunday, December 14th. Once again it will be held at Jameson's Charhouse in Bloomingdale. This event is for club members and their families only. Date/Time: Sunday, December 14, 1 to 4 pmLocation: Jameson's Charhouse, BloomingdaleMenu (family style): Cream of Chicken Rice Soup, House Salad, Chicken with Artichokes, London Broil, Boiled Red Potatoes, Green Beans & Carrots, and an Ice Cream DessertCost: $32 Also: Bring a gift for the…
Find out more »Make & Take Holiday Project
This is a hands-on holiday creation for your home. We will creating beautiful Christmas centerpieces and Kathi Rose will be our instructor. Kathi has a degree in horticulture from the University of Illinois and is a Certified Landscape Architect. Kathi is also gifted in floral techniques and design and has owned Kaleidoscope of Floral Design in Roselle for 30 years. She has taught several subjects for GCI's Landscape Design School and Garden Studies School and gives floral presentations at many…
Find out more »January 2026
No January 2026 Meeting
Due to our unpredictable Chicago winters, the club has decided to by-pass our club meeting in January. Stay warm and cozy at home that evening with a good movie and cup of hot cocoa. See you in February!
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