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04/01/2023 - 04/02/2023
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Opening Days in Both Locations! Hello 2023! Get Inspired to Bloom with the first pick of perennials, annuals, trees and shrubs at our Opening Days! From Hellebores to Hydrangea to Heliotropes, The Growing Place has what you need to start your season right. Doors open at 10:00am. On Saturday, April 15 in Naperville and Sunday, April 16 in Aurora you can enjoy homemade specialties from Lil Deb's Express Eats food truck while kids make their own little Bunny Garden Bowls. Now in our 87th year, The Growing Place is here to help you enjoy... The Growing Place – Aurora, Aurora Illinois Event Details |
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04/01/2023 - 04/02/2023
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Opening Days! Hello 2023! Get Inspired to Bloom with the first pick of perennials, annuals, trees and shrubs at our Opening Days! From Hellebores to Hydrangea to Heliotropes, The Growing Place has what you need to start your season right. Doors open at 10:00am. On Saturday, April 15 in Naperville and Sunday, April 16 in Aurora you can enjoy homemade specialties from Lil Deb's Express Eats food truck while kids make their own little Bunny Garden Bowls. Now in our 87th year, The Growing Place is here to help you enjoy... The Growing Place – Naperville, Naperville Illinois Event Details |
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04/01/2023
11:00 am - 3:00 pm SOLD OUT Landscape Design Bootcamp SOLD OUT Great landscapes start with understanding the basic principles and concepts of design. Spend the day with us for an immersive learning experience as Cristin, our Tree & Shrub Assistant Manager in Naperville, walks you through best practices to use in your own landscape. Then in the afternoon, break into small groups and work with one of our expert staff for ideas on what will grow best in your 20 x 20 space using basic landscape design principles. You will leave with a basic design, tons of... The Growing Place – Aurora, Aurora Illinois Event Details |
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04/15/2023
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Let's Dig In - To The Garden It's time to get outside and dig in for the spring! Join us for talks and activities to help you create or refresh your outdoor space. Whether your space is sunny, shady or a little bit of both, join us for information and inspiration you can use this season. Topics and Activities: Perennials and annuals for sunny and shady spots Pruning trees and shrubs (demonstration and hands-on learning) How to split perennials (demonstration and hands-on learning) Best trees and shrubs for shade Prepping your garden space for the spring... The Growing Place – Aurora, Aurora Illinois Event Details |
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04/16/2023
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Let's Dig In - To Containers It's time to get outside and dig in for the spring! Join us for talks and activities to help you create or refresh your outdoor space. Whether your space is sunny, shady or a little bit of both, join us for information and inspiration you can use this season. Topics and Activities: How to choose the right container Spring container combos for sun and shade How to divide perennials (hands-on) How to use spring bulbs now in your landscape Shrubs for specific purposes Make your own Early Spring Container... The Growing Place – Naperville, Naperville Illinois Event Details |
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04/22/2023
11:00 am - 3:00 pm Native Gardening Weekend - Naperville The use of natives is growing in popularity, especially in the home garden. They’re durable, often beautiful and are essential to the web of life outside our doors. Join us at The Growing Place in Naperville on Saturday, April 22 for a series of talks to increase your awareness of Illinois’s native plant species and learn how to use them in your landscape. 11:00am: Natives for Home Gardens: Here’s How to Do It Kyle Lambert, Perennials Manager at The Growing Place Do you want to add natives to... The Growing Place – Naperville, Naperville Illinois Event Details |
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04/23/2023
11:00 am - 3:00 pm Native Gardening Weekend - Aurora The use of natives is growing in popularity, especially in the home garden. They’re durable, often beautiful and are essential to the web of life outside our doors. Join us at The Growing Place in Aurora on Sunday, April 23 for a series of talks to increase your awareness of Illinois’s native plant species and learn how to use them in your landscape. 11:00am: April Showers! Rain Barrels, Rain Gardens, & Native Plants Jim Kleinwachter, Conservation Foundation 12:00pm: Easy Care Natives University of Illinois Master Gardeners - DuPage... The Growing Place – Aurora, Aurora Illinois Event Details |
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07/08/2023
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Gardener’s Art Fest: “A Breath of Plein Air” The Gardener’s Art Fest is back and better than ever! Explore one-of-a-kind art from 30+ local makers and artists as you stroll under the trees and listen to live music. It all happens on the historic grounds of The Growing Place in Naperville on Saturday, July 8. Other activities include: A discussion on Forest Bathing with Janie Macomber Grillo of Midwest Forest Bathing A talk on Biophilic Design for the Home by Legat Architects Chicago Plein air painting with the DuPage Art League’s Plein Air Painters Live music by... The Growing Place – Naperville, Naperville Illinois Event Details |
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