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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!
Find out more »February 2026
Annual Business Meeting
The New Year begins with our Annual Business Meeting. Agenda items will include a review of 2025 activities, upcoming events for 2026 (including our popular Annual Flower & Plant Sale in May), and a discussion about our charitable donations. The club will also be making lanyards for name badges at meetings. We meet at Cornerstone Faith Community Church, 118 First Street, Bloomingdale, IL 60108 6:15 PM Social time 6:45 PM Announcements 7:00 PM Meeting Begins For members who cannot drive…
Find out more »March 2026
2026 Flower & Plant Sale Pre-Sale Order Form & Color Chart Available NOW! (Click on Links Below)
PRE-SALE ORDER IS DUE MARCH 21ST CLICK HERE FOR PRE-SALE ORDER FORM CLICK HERE FOR COLOR CHART Our 2026 Flower & Plant Sale will includes professionally-grown annuals in flats, 4” & 6” pots, hanging baskets, vegetables and herbs, accessory plants, grasses, and tropicals. Pre-Sale Order Pick Up Date is Friday, May 8, from 8 AM to 11 AM. Bloomingdale Garden Club 2026 Flower & Plant Sale will be held Friday, May 8, noon to 6 PM AND Saturday, May 9,…
Find out more »Container Gardening
Get ready for our Club's annual plant sale! Learn how to plant, and maintain container gardens so that they can become attractive season long additions to the home landscape. This program will include recipes for outstanding container displays and guidelines for plant selection. Our presented will be our own Master Gardener, Gail Sanders.
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