Home & garden calender, June 2-8
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June 2
Plant Swap: 2 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Bring your extra plants or seeds to trade with your fellow gardeners, and share tips on the best care of your plant babies. In partnership with the Glenview Gardeners. Free; drop in. For information, (847) 729-7500 or glenviewpl.org.
June 3
North Aurora Garden Club: 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 3, at Messenger Public Library, 113 Oak St., North Aurora. The North Aurora Garden Club meets the first Monday of the month, except when holiday closings or events create a conflict. The club is always looking for new members; feel free to attend as a guest. For information, contact Gail at (630) 618-6467.
June 4
Garden Club of Lake Zurich: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Join for a one hour program that will showcase the Libertyville Lynn Arthur Public Rose Garden. This garden boasts almost 700 plants of nearly 60 varieties all bursting with bold and subtle hues Guests welcome; refreshments served. For information, visit gardencluboflakezurich.org.
Westmont Gardening Club: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at Westmont Public Library, 428 N. Cass Ave., Westmont. For information, westmont.librarycalendar.com/events/month.
June 6
South Barrington Garden Club: 9 a.m. Thursday, June 6, at the South Barrington Tennis Club, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Meetings generally consist of speakers, hands-on projects and bus trips to points of interest in the area followed by a lunch at a local restaurant. For information, www.sbgclub.org.
Home Decor & Explore Event: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Park and Oak Interior Design, 499 Pennsylvania Ave., Glen Ellyn. Join for the Home Decor & Explore event where style meets community. Discover the latest home decor trends, shop local treasures and immerse yourself in an evening of design delights. Enjoy sips and appetizers as well as 15% off your in-store purchase. To register, visit homedecorexplore6-6-24.eventbrite.com.
June 7
Hoffman Estates Garden Club Plant Sale: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 7, at the Schaumburg Farmers Market, 190 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Members will offer locally grown plants from their own gardens as well as some grown from seed. There will be a wide variety of sun and shade plants including perennials, dahlias, grasses, hostas, vegetables and herbs. A limited number of native plants like milkweed and coneflower will be available to help support our pollinators. For information on the sale and the club’s monthly programs, visit hoffmanestatesgardenclub.com.
June 8
Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds Antiques Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Kick off the summer antiques show season at the 2nd Annual Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds Antiques Show. Dealers from seven states will gather under one roof to present the best of Americana. Free parking, food and plenty of comfortable seating. Admission is $8; free for ages 14 and younger. Benefits historical preservation projects. (815) 575-1272 or www.csada.com.
Ongoing
Private Garden Tour: John Richter has opened his private garden in Warrenville to share the beauty of his various grafted trees and variegated bushes, thousands of day lilies from 10 different hybridizers, and over 750 different varieties of hostas, as well as numerous beautiful sculptures. There is no charge for you to go and stroll through his garden — just call him at (630) 393-3279 to schedule a time. Hopefully, John will see you in his garden this year.