There’s nothing like making memories in The Summer Garden! Join crafter extraordinaire Linda Laake for a one-hour nature-based craft/educational activity for children ages 4-10. (Parents can participate or browse while the fun happens but must be on premises.) Participating kids will receive a “Discovery Passport” they can stamp after each Saturday. Full passports get a prize after the final session! RSVP is required.
Events
Summer Garden Discovery Days
Dates & Time
August 3, 10, 17, 24
September 7, 14
10:00am - 11:00am
Location
5500 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
What to Plant Now: Landscape Anchors - Shrubs & Grasses
Join Our Lady of Landscaping, Bridget Walsh, and Plant Boss, Joan Murray, for this fun discussion of shrubs and grasses you can plant in fall that will become the backbone of your spring garden. We'll walk the plant yard and talk about the pros and cons of multiple shrubs and grasses with special emphasis on your specific site needs. Our garden design wonder team will demystify plant selection for your project... and you'll have fun in the process.
Date & Time
Saturday August 24
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
5500 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Evenings in the Summer Garden
Summer memories are the best memories. Let's make some together... Music, food, stories, friends, libations and flowers, lots of flowers...
Join us from 6-8pm for complimentary beverages. Children can gather 'round from 6:30-7pm for storytime.
Music by Colby Maddox (Bluegrass) from Old Town School of Folk Music. Additional special performance by Mr. Cold (Afrobeats) one of our United We Blossom job training associates.
Brought to you in partnership with Old Town School of Folk Music and Appel's Cordials.
A portion of proceeds from sales on August 28 will go to Peterson Garden Project.
Date & Time
Wednesday August 28
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
5500 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Natives for Newbies - Parts 1 & 2
Join Julie Siegel of J. Siegel Designs to learn the fundamentals of using native plants in your landscape. This class is intended for people interested in incorporating native plants into their landscape. The two-part class will include discussion of landscape fundamentals and plant selection with discussion of your project's specific needs. Julie is one of the most experienced native landscape architects in the Chicago area; you will learn a tremendous amount from her years of experience. And she's a lovely person, too. Attendees must participate in both sessions. The class fee of $50 will be credited toward any plant purchases you make toward your project. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best!
Dates & Time
Thursday August 29
Thursday September 5
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
5500 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
What to Plant Now: Fall Container Refreshers
Join Plant Boss Joan Murray to discuss transitioning your containers from summer to fall with exciting new plant material... enjoy tips and tricks from our container design veteran.
Date & Time
Saturday August 31
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location
5500 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
What to Plant Now: Part 2 - Fall Veggies from Starts
Learn about how to plan your fall vegetable garden using starts with Kasey Eaves of Vivant Gardens. Timing, which crops to select and what to expect from your second season garden. We'll also have our selection of fall starts available for purchase.
Date & Time
Saturday September 7
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
5500 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625