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June 2019
HYDRANGEAS are HOT!!!
Horticulturist, Sharon Yiesla will teach us about the many hydrangea varieties produced in cultivation by selective breeding that are prominent in landscaping. Learn more about the species available and their care. Visitors are welcome. Social time begins at 6:15 with announcements at 6:45 PM. Program starts at 7:00 PM at St. Paul Church, 118 First Street in Bloomingdale. Visit www.bloomingdalegardenclub.org or contact bloomingdalegardenclub@gail.com for more information.
Find out more »July 2019
THAT AIN’T NO WAY TO TREAT A TREE
For more than 20 years, Mike Nowak has been talking about gardening, the environment and green living on Chicago radio. He is an Illinois Master Gardener, Openlands TreeKeeper, and past president of the Chicago Recycling Coalition. He will discuss such questions as: Do tree roots break into sewer or water lines? If your tree sustains a "wound," you should cover it over with tree wound paint? When you plant lawn under a tree, does the tree always win? Do most…
Find out more »August 2019
Be A Herbal Gourmet
Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh began growing herbs in 1992 and started an herb business marketing a variety of herb products in 1995. What began as a hobby and a way to grow herbs for use in programs at the museums she managed, soon became a personal passion which was turned into a full-time endeavor. She is a regular contributor to The Essential Herbal Magazine, has a trilogy of short books on using herbs, and shares her more than 20 years of herb gardening experience on…
Find out more »September 2019
SCARCE Gardeners, Sustainability, and Recycling
The energetic presentation by Kay McKeen will address the many aspects of sustainability and conservation, including the history and importance of composting, water, and our direct connection to nature and the environment. It will also provide tips on how to protect our resources and where to dispose of all unwanted materials properly. Attendees will definitely leave with valuable information pertaining to healthy living, prosperous gardens, and pollution reduction. Visitors are welcome. Social time and announcement begin at 6:15 PM.…
Find out more »October 2019
Tips for the Lazy Gardener
Discover useful ways to save time, energy, and money while gardening. This show and tell presentation by Cindy Tyley, demonstrates tips for both indoor and outdoor gardening throughout the year. Cindy owns Carriage House Garden Design in LaGrange and is a certified landscape designer who provides design and consultation focusing on practicality and low maintenance as well as beauty. She is a member of the Landscape Design Association and the Western Springs Garden Club.
Find out more »November 2019
Snowman Centerpiece Craft Event
Join our club as we make snowman centerpieces for Christmas dinner tables at West Suburban Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. You can also make a snowman centerpiece for yourself to take home and enjoy! (Just a small fee for take-home centerpieces.)
Find out more »December 2019
Bloomingdale Garden Club Christmas Party!
This is event is for our members and their families to be held at Jameson’s Charhouse in Bloomingdale. Cocktails begin at 6 PM (cash bar) with dinner at 6:30 PM. Cost is $32 per person. Contact Cheryl Svee for menu choice and payment. Please bring a wrapped white elephant gift (per person) so everyone can join in the fun!
Find out more »January 2020
Annual Business Meeting
The New Year begins with our Annual Business Meeting. Agenda items include election of officers, review of 2019 activities, upcoming events for 2020 (including our popular Annual Flower and Plant Sale in May), and decisions on where to direct our charitable donations. The Bloomingdale Garden Club has now celebrated 57 years together. Started in April of 1963 by seven ardent gardeners and neighbors, the Club has grown considerably throughout its history, and today’s members enjoy exciting programs and speakers, workshops and field…
Find out more »February 2020
City Bee Savers
Bill Whitney has kept honey bees for over 20 years. City Bee Savers is his small honey bee farm in West Chicago that is deeply concerned about the future of bees. Their vulnerability has prompted Bill to become a certified member of the Illinois Queen Rearing Initiative. This group is developing a superior honey bee suited for the rigors of Illinois. Bill will be speaking to us about how to plant for these pollinators. He also teaches classes about bee keeping…
Find out more »March 2020
Five Ways to Preserve the Harvest CANCELLED
THIS TUESDAY'S MEETING, MARCH 17, 2020 has been CANCELLED. With older adults in our club, we are following the example set by local government for social distancing due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. WE WILL BE ACCEPTING PRE-ORDER DROP-OFFS ON MARCH 17 FROM 6 TO 7 PM Since many people were probably planning to bring their plant sale pre-order form to the meeting Tuesday night, Henia, Jennifer and Linda will be in the parking lot at the church (or inside if the building…
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