Let Us Help You Days:
Join us on the third Saturday of each month at our Aurora location for a day of instructive sessions. We offer a variety of classes and workshops that provide ideas and information to help you enjoy your yard and gardens. All classes are free. Workshop fees will cover the cost of materials. (fee) |
Learning Garden Strolls:
Stop by either location on the first Saturday of each month for a stroll through our learning gardens led by a Garden Coach or Garden Designer. We will feature plants that look fabulous that month and offer tips on combinations, care, design, pests, diseases, etc. Coffee and donuts will be served. |
Kids Digging Days:
Bring the kids on the third Saturday of each month to our Aurora location. We will offer a variety of activities that should be fun and educational and encourage kids to love nature and gardening. |
The Veggie Patch:
All edibles classes will be held in the Veggie Patch unless weather is inclement. We welcome your participation in the patch—ask for more details. We will thank you with vegetables and herbs! This is a test garden for many varieties of tomatoes and other vegetables. |
September 2010 |
9/4
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10 am |
Learning Garden Stroll
Both locations
Enjoy a relaxing stroll through our Learning Gardens with our staff landscape designers. We will show you what’s
looking fabulous while you sample donuts and coffee. We’ll also talk about plant care, tips on combinations, and
design ideas. |
9/11
|
Old House Anniversary Party & Sale—One day only
Aurora
We’re throwing a party to celebrate the anniversary of our old house! Join us for a day of talks, treats and a
terrific sale as we honor the 10th anniversary of moving the house and it’s 150th birthday!
|
10 am |
Bulbs Buried Tresures: Learn how to add spring color now to your garden with a wide selection of bulbs including heirloom varieties and
unusual types |
11:30 am-
1pm |
Herbal Tea Party: Enjoy a variety of teas, coffee and homemade baked goods. Learn which herbs make great tea! See creative ideas
for setting the scene for your next garden party. |
| 1 pm |
Book Signing and Talk on garden history:
Our Special Guest, Cathy Jean Maloney, Author of The Gardener's Cottage in Riverside, Illinois and Chicago
Gardens, The Early History who will be speaking at our Old House Anniversary Celebration |
| 2:30 pm |
Bees & Honey, an 1800’s sweet tooth: Bees and honey played an important role for farmers yesterday and today. A tour of our beehives for adults! |
9/18 &
9/19
|
Fall Fest!
Aurora
The focus is on family fun! Find a huge selection of pumpkins, gourds, squash, and more grown by the Future Farmers of America. Proceeds from the sales of these decorative and edible vegetables as well as from the activities will go to the Somonauk chapter of Future Farmers of America.
Visitors can take a hayride, explore several crafts, have their faces painted, go on a scavenger hunt, and more. Treats include the locally famous hot dogs and brats from the Wurst Kitchen, roasted sweet corn, and Dick's warm, fresh donuts. |
11:30 am |
Containers: Create & Plant a Unique Scarecrow Container
Bring old shirts, overalls & containers or use ours to create a fun fall decoration! Fees cover the cost of materials. |
12:00–
3:00 pm (Saturday only) |
Traditional Country Music Trio. Kids can be part of the percussion section! |
| 1 pm |
Edibles: Tomato Tasting It’s back! Sample some of our many tomato varieties, rate them, and share which kind you love best! Results will
be gathered and shared with you. |
| 2:30 pm |
Bees are our friends:
Learn about how important bees can be for plants and more! We’ll tour our beehives and talk with our beekeeper Harry Patterson — bee
expert, teacher, and Mr. Wizard — about how bees live and produce honey. |
| ***Design Advice Special: $30. (Receive a $30 coupon towards a $150 purchase.) Sign up in advance.*** |
| 9/25 |
10 am |
Healthy Roots Make Happy Trees Talk
Aurora
Gather information including healthy root growth, watering techniques, planting depth to help you plant trees
that will grow happily for many, many years. Discover how feeder and anchor roots grow and support a tree plus
pruning tips. Plant for the future! |
October 2010 |
Fall Fun at the Farm—Every Saturday in October Aurora
Pick out the perfect pumpkin. Sip cider, enjoy popcorn, take a hayride—Free! |
10/2 |
10 am |
Learning Garden Stroll Both location
One of our Designers or Garden Coaches will lead an informative stroll through our gardens discovering and
discussing what looks fabulous and offering tips on combinations, care, design, pests, diseases, etc. Coffee and
donuts will be served. |
10/9 |
10 am-
2 pm |
KIDS: Fall Fun at the Farm
Aurora
Leaf crafts— $5. We’ll explore wonderful things you can do with leaves. Leaf Craft activities for kids and adults.
Free Hayrides and popcorn! |
10/16
|
Let Us Help You Day - Enjoying Autumn Gardens
Aurora |
| 10 am |
Containers: Plants to Grow Indoors this Winter
Create your own lush container and take the garden indoors this fall. |
| 11:30 am |
Landscaping: Putting the Garden to Bed. Find out what garden tasks should be done this fall and winter. Learn about which plants look best if left for the
winter. |
| 1 pm |
Edibles: Fresh Off The Grill
Roasting the Harvest! Enjoy vegetables roasted on our very own Big Green Egg grills! |
10 am -
2
pm |
Kids: Fall fun at the Farm
Enjoy a craft, sip cider, pick out a pumpkin, take a hayride, and more! |
| 2:30 pm |
Perennial Gardener's FORUM: Share your Garden’s Successes and Surprises with other Gardeners – Share your experiences with other gardeners!
What plants were successful? What didn’t do so well? |
| ***Design Advice Special: $30. (Receive a $30 coupon towards a $150 purchase.) Sign up in advance.*** |
10/23 |
10 am-
2 pm |
KIDS: Fall fun at the Farm
Aurora
Plant a Bulb Container— cost of materials. Find out how fun it can be to force bulbs and enjoy spring color during the fall and winter.
Free Hayrides and popcorn! |
10/30 |
10 am-
2 pm |
KIDS: Fall fun at the Farm
Aurora
Free Hayrides and popcorn! Also! An extra 10% off for anyone coming to shop in costume!
Children in costume will get a free treat! |
November 2010 |
11/6 |
Holiday Shops open
Both locations
Browse fresh greens, get creative ideas, enjoy workshops, and shop garden accessories, and gardener gifts.
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11/19 &
11/20
|
Holiday Event
Both locations
Great decorating ideas, using fresh greens demos, bow making lessons, refreshments, and more! |
11/25 |
Closed for Thanksgiving
Both locations |
11/27 |
10 am |
Wreath & Container Classes
Both locations
We’ll help you coordinate a look, select embellishments for garland, and create as much as you like!
Registration is necessary for these workshops. |
December 2010 |
12/2 |
10 am |
Wreath & Container Classes
Both locations
We’ll help you coordinate a look, select embellishments for garland, and create as much as you like!
Registration is necessary for these workshops. |
12/4 |
10 am |
Wreath & Container Classes
Both locations
We’ll help you coordinate a look, select embellishments for garland, and create as much as you like!
Registration is necessary for these workshops. |
12/23 |
Last day we are open for the season
Both locations |
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