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2021 - 2022 Program Information

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All Programs to be held at St. Matthew Lutheran Church unless otherwise noted and/or restrictions require a virtual program.
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​August 3rd - George Dorner Topic: "Composting 101"

This program has been developed for the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardner Program. Did you know that our landfills are near capacity and the environment requires our attention … composting can help!  Learn why it's important to compost, how to compost, and how to use the compost to make a positive contribution to your garden and our environment.  

​George is a long-time member of the Garden Club of Lake Zurich and the Midwest Daffodil Society. He was President of the American Daffodil Society, 2009-2011. 

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​September 7th -
Harvest Dinner Potluck – Members’ Only!  No program this month. 

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October 5th - Glenn Grosch Topic:  “Fun with Woodies"
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This program should be all you will ever need to know to successfully grow all types of woodies (trees, shrubs, deciduous, conifers). The presentation will cover details on site selection, plant selection, planting, pruning, fertilizing, watering and mulching. Some of the newer concepts on planting, pruning, and fertilizing will be a part of the program. If your club is serious about woodies, this session is a must!

Glenn is an experienced horticulturist, has been a certified arborist, and entertaining lecturer with strong academic credentials. He has been on the Chicago Botanic Garden teaching staff since 1997 and has been offering programs through the Garden Clubs of Illinois since 1999. His presentations have a high educational content with an emphasis on understanding both the “why and the how” – yet remain fast paced and entertaining.

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​​​ November 2nd - Jerome M. Johnson - Topic: " Heirloom Plants and Loss of Genetic Diversity"

This program is an introduction to the loss of genetic diversity in plants that humans depend upon. 

​Jerome Johnson is the executive director and founding board member of Garfield Farm & Tavern Museum, Illinois’ only historically intact surviving former prairie farmstead and teamster inn operating as an 1840s working farm museum. He received his B.S. in Biology and M.A. in Environmental Physiology from the College of William and Mary.

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​December 7th - Peggy Garvin – Topic: “Creating a Winter Holiday Centerpiece"

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Take advantage of this opportunity to make a holiday centerpiece for yourself or to give as a gift. Be sure to reserve your place to make a centerpiece at the November 2nd meeting with your payment of $25. For the program, just bring some gardening gloves and a hand clipper/pruner.  Everything else will be courtesy of  Peggy.
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Peggy Garvin has been a florist for over 40 years, has owned Garvin Gardens since 1985, and has been teaching floral design classes for 28 years. Garvin Gardens will do flowers for all special occasions. Peggy also does interior plant-scaping and some gardening projects.

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​​​January 4th - Laurel Mellien – Topic: “Pushing up Daisies"

This program reviews the history of the Americana Rural Cemetery Movement. Special purpose gardens in cemeteries are explored along with container gardening and grave plot plantings. Victorian flower symbolism on headstones will be presented.

Our speaker, Laurel Mellien, is dedicated to the research of cemetery art symbolism, with a concentration on the Victorian Era. She holds a position on the Board of Directors of the Crystal Lake Historical Society and has presented programs for libraries, historical societies, and genealogical organizations among others.

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​February 1st - Mark Hurley – Topic:  "Habitat Guide to Birding"  NOTICE: NO PROGRAM SPEAKER DUE TO COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS - BUSINESS MEETING ONLY.  Speaker/Topic has been moved to June 7th meeting.

You can find bobolinks, cranes and warblers if you know where to look! This presentation reveals the lives of birds, how habitat is important and why your Lake County Forest Preserves are crucial to their continued success in our area.

After receiving a BS Degree in Environmental Education from University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, Mark was hired in 1989 as an Environmental Educator in the University's Education Department. In that role he continues to lead nature programs for all ages as well as supervising over 125 volunteers throughout the county. His specialties include insect and bird identification as well as native plants.

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​​March 1st - Cindy Tyley  – Topic: “Landscape Ideas for Small Spaces”

​Whether it’s the unused side yard, the area between garages or a balcony, discover useful ideas to create a lovely landscape in a small space.
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Cindy is the owner of Carriage House Garden Design by Cindy Tyley. She has a certificate in landscape design and offers design and consultation services focusing on practicality and low maintenance as well as beauty. Cindy is a member of the Landscape Design Association and the Western Springs Garden Club.

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​  April 5th - Carol Cichorski - Topic: "Creativity in the Garden"


  Does creativity elude you? Is creativity an art or a science? Carol’s presentation debuted at the 2013
  Chicago Flower and Garden show and it focuses on the unexpected, taking risks and the creative
  process. Let this seminar be your inspiration and road map to expressing individuality in you
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Carol speaks regularly for the Chicago Flower and Garden Show and often manages their seminars on-site during the show. She has been published in Chicagoland Gardening Magazine and is past president of the Elk Grove Village Garden Club.

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May 3rd -  Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh - Topic: "Herbology 101"

This is a general program that details a variety of topics including the use, growing and care of herbs with information on using your herbal harvest. It is a perfect program for those who are curious about herbs but do not know where to start to add herbs in their garden.

Marcy is the creator and owner of Backyard Patch Herbs, an online purveyor of salt-free, gluten-free, preservative-free herb cooking and tea products. She began growing herbs in 1994 with a small kitchen garden. After 25 years, she has now expanded to a ¾ acre garden. Over the years she has learned much about herbs, their growing habits, uses and quirks.

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​May 21st - Plant Sale - Ela Area Public Library - Lake Zurich - 8:30 - Noon

The Club will offer hundreds of member- grown perennials and annuals, woodland plants, saplings, vegetable seedlings, natives, groundcovers, houseplants, herbs, and garden decor. Plant sale is Saturday, May 21, 8:30 am - noon at the Ela Area Public Library (275 Mohawk Trail (Corner of Rt. 22 and Old Rand Rd)) in Lake Zurich. Plants are placed in sterilized soil to deter spread of invasive species (ie... jumping worms).  Come early as plants go quickly. Get expert advise from our master gardeners and other members of the Garden Club. Looking forward to seeing you there. RAIN OR SHINE!  Cash/check/credit card. 

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June 7th - Lake County Forest Preserve Education - Topic: “Habitat Guide to Birding"
Meet us at the Ela Area Public Library (275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich) to learn all about birds in Lake County.  The 1 hour program begins promptly at 7 pm and will be presented by the environmental educator of the Lake County Forest Preserve.  With over 51 million birdwatchers, birding has become the number one sport in the US.  We know birds are fun to watch and photograph so let’s learn more about their habits and the complex aspects to their lives that make even the most common bird a joy of nature in which to explore. The public is invited to attend this free event. 

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June 25th-26th - Co-Club Flower Show - Theme: "The Roaring Twenties"

​The Garden Club of Lake Zurich and The Wauconda Garden Club are bringing back some 1920’s nostalgia as together they present a summer Flower Show themed “The Roaring Twenties”.

This free, public event will take place on Saturday/Sunday, June 25th and 26th  - 12 noon–4 pm each day at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 24500 N. Old McHenry Rd., Hawthorn Woods (Krueger Hall - Enter at Door 4).
 
There will be many decorations along with lovely and unique floral designs, table landscapes, and small teacup arrangements all complimenting the Roaring 20’s theme.  Various plant specimens and container-grown plants will also be displayed along with many valuable gardening topics and knowledge presented in various educational exhibits.
 
The public is encouraged to enter their own exhibits to the show if they plan to visit – and you may win! 

For more information please return to the Home page and submit your question/contact information to be redirected to the Flower Show chairwoman OR to reach the Wauconda Garden Club please click here: https://waucondagardenclub.org/​

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