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  April 2015    
 Spring is sooner recognized by plants than by men. ~Chinese Proverb 

Botanica: a gardener's luncheon

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Giovanni's Restaurant & Convention Center

 

Help us welcome spring at the 21st annual Botanica!  This year's luncheon will feature speaker Melinda Myers, a nationally renowned gardening expert and author.   
 
10:00am: "Gardening in Miniature" Workshop - Kathryn Newman 

11:00am: Social Hour & Silent Auction 

12:00pm: Luncheon

12:30pm: Live Auction

12:45pm: "Garden Renewal" - Melinda Myers Presentation

 

Luncheon/Presentation $50

Luncheon/Presentation/Workshop $75

   

Register online or call 815.965.8146 to join us! 

 

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Saturday, April 18 10am-11:30am
What to Plant After Emerald Ash Borer Takes Your Trees
Dave Wanninger - Horticulturist in Charge at Boerner Botanical Gardens, Hales Corners, WI   
Members: Free  Non-Members: Included with daily admission.           
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This presentation is made possible by the Pauline J. & John R. Cook Horticulture Series

Saturday, April 25  10am-11:00am
Gardening with Ornamental Grasses
Michelle Cox, U of I Extension Master Gardener
Members: Free  Nom-Members:  Included with daily admission.       
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ARBOR DASH 5K
Celebrate Arbor Day with a non-competitive run through our woods at twilight! 

Registration prior to April 17: $15 for members; teams of 10 | $20 non-members

Registration after April 17 or the day of the race: $25 for everyone.

Find out more here 

 

Perennials Peeking Through? 

Donations welcomed! Share your perennial divisions for our Annual Plant Sale, May 8, 9, 10th. Donate 10 plants and receive free admission to Preview Night on May 8. ($5 value)

 More info here                                                                     
PLANT SALE PREVIEW  $5                                       Fri., May 8
PLANT SALE                                                Sat.-Sun., May 9-10
GARDEN FAIR                                             Fri. - Sun., June 5-7
WOODSONG CONCERT - 3 Good Men            Sun., June 21
ART ON THE LAWN                                               Sun., July 19
WOODSONG CONCERT - The Jimmys              Sun., July 19
WOODSONG CONCERT - Classical Blast!   Sun., August 16
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