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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 »December 2025
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
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.
Find out more »April 2026
Annual Flower & Plant Sale Prep Meeting
Join us as we prepare for our Annual Flower & Plant Sale this year being held on May 8 and 9. This is our major fund-raiser for the year that we support our local charities with and we need all hands on deck to have a fun and successful event. Come and learn about the schedule, pre-sale orders, food and equipment, and working the sale. Most of all—LET'S HAVE FUN! We need you to contribute ideas to make this a…
Find out more »May 2026
Bloomingdale Garden Club 2026 Annual Flower & Plant Sale
Friday, May 8th • Noon to 6 PM and Saturday, May 9th • 9 AM to 3 PM Our sale will feature professionally-grown annuals in flats, 4” & 6” pots, hanging baskets, vegetables and herbs, accessory plants, grasses, tropicals, and perennials from members’ gardens. We will also have a Master Gardener Help Desk, raffles, and gently-used garden items for sale. Cash, check, and credit cards are accepted ($2 service fee is charge for credit card use). Proceeds support local charities. Take mom shopping for Mother's…
Find out more »S.C.A.R.C.E. Environmental Recycling
We welcome Kay McKeen who is the founder of S.C.A.R.C.E., Environmental Recycling for the Environment. This organization helps people discover how easy it can be to make a meaningful difference for our kids, our environment, and our future. She will provide many tips and important information on reusing, recycling, composting and what we should and should not do.
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