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2012 Calendar of Events
(2011 calendar available after the 2012 calendar)

Jan. 10 - Ikebana: The Art of Japanese Floral DesignCharles Harris, president of the Chicago Chapter of the Ikenobo Ikebana Society, will lecture on and demonstrate this 1,000 year old Japanese art form.
www.ikenoboamerica.com

Feb. 14 - Basic Care of Orchids: They're Easy! Don White, owner of Anything Orchids, will demonstrate the ease in growing and caring for these beautiful plants. Orchids will be available for sale.
www.anythingorchids.com

March 13 - The Smell of Honey.  James Belli, president of the Illinois State Beekeepers Association, will introduce apiculture and the pivotal role bees play in horticulture. Come see the equipment Jim uses on his  40 acre Wadsworth farm to produce his award winning honey.  Due to a scheduling conflict, our March meeting will be held in the Multipurpose room at the Glenview Library, 1930 Glenview Road.    
www.ilsba.com

April 10 - Spot of Tea?  Sheila Duda, tea specialist and owner of TeaLula, will delve into the elegant world of tea and lecture on the history of its cultivation.  Samples will be provided to reflect the unique qualities of tea production particular to each growing region.  Tea products will be available for sale.
www.tealula.com

 

May 8 - 5pm - Field Trip to Pesche's Nursery for discount on spring purchases; sub sandwiches will be served.
 
June 12 - Annual 'member's only' Plant Exchange at Pamela Frank's home.  click on annual events for information.
 
July 10 - Field trip to The Grove for tour of Dr. John Kennicott's home office, pharmacy + medicinal herb garden.

Aug. 14 - Gardens and Turtles and Ponds, Oh My!  Esther Palace of The North Suburban Pond and  Garden Walk  will provide a program on incorporating pond and aquatic animal systems into any backyard haven.  Koi and frog filled ponds, a turtle sanctuary, and numerous garden rooms will entice and offer tranquility in this garden wonderland.  Please meet at 7 pm at Ms. Palace’s home: 235 Greenwood Road, Glenview.

Sept. 11 - TBA    

Oct. 9 - Killer Plants!   Peter Chung of The Midwest  Carnivorous Plant Society will introduce us to the strangely beautiful but deadly world of these monster plants. No longer considered novelties, learn about their evolvement, creepy habitat and feeding practices.  Demonstrations will be given and plants will be available for sale.
http://midwestcps.proboards.com/index.cgi

Nov. 13 - Topiaries for the Holidays. After many years at heavy hitter, Ball Seed Company,  Karen Thomson founded Thomson Topiaries and has since been working with people and companies in creating these living green sculptures. Topiary frames and materials will be available for purchase. 
www.thomsontopiaries.com

Dec - Annual Pot Luck Holiday Party.  click on annual events for information

 

2011 Calendar of Events

 
January 11, Tues - Mike Nowak presenting "I'm Not Really a Garden Expert, I Just Play One On TV"
 
February 8, Tues - Laura Heyser, Jen Roberts & Dr. Dave Jones from The Organic Pantry Project
 
March 8, Tues - Dan Dilani of NorthShore Country Club on "Secrets of Expert Lawn Care"
 
April 12, Tues - Composting and Soil Amendment Tips by Holly Jansen; plus a pasta dinner to be served before the program
 
May 10, Tues - 5pm meeting at Pesche's Nursery
 
June 14, Tues - Members' Plant Exchange at Holly Jansen's.
 
June 26, Sun - Garden Walk & Plant Sale
 
July 12, Tues - A visit to the Grove for our outreach program of tending the Kennicut's garden

August 9, Tues - Twilight Tram Tour, Dinner & concert at Botanic Garden

 
September 13, Tues - The Art of Feng Shui for the Garden by Judith Miller
 
October 11, Tues - Butterfly Gardens by Rex Bastian of Care of Trees
 
November 8, Tues - Gardens of South Africa by Carolyn Ulrich
 
December 13, Tues - Holiday Party Pot Luck
 

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