Home & garden calendar, April 27-May 4
Send events for this calendar to homes@dailyherald.com with “calendar listing” in the subject line. Deadline is two weeks prior to the event.
Monday, April 28
Arlington Heights Garden Club, “Community Restoration of Nature Areas in Prospect Heights”: 7 p.m. Monday, April 28, at St. Simon’s Episcopal Church, 717 W. Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights. Dana Sievetson and Agnes Wojnarski will look at four key natural areas in Prospect Heights. Social time starts at 6:30; meeting and program at 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 1
Hoffman Estates Garden Club, “The Wonderful World of Dahlias”: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at Township of Schaumburg building, One Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Presentation on how to grow, care for and propagate dahlias, which are easy to grow and yield spectacular blooms from July through the end of the growing season. Presentation begins after a short business meeting. Nonmembers are welcome. Visit www.hoffmanestatesgardenclub.com
Plant sales
Grayslake Greenery Garden Club Plant Sale: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, May 17, in the parking lot next to the Grayslake Village Hall, 10 S. Seymour Ave., at Center Street. Homegrown perennials, annuals, vegetables and tropical plants from members’ gardens plus gently used garden items. Visit grayslakegardenclub.org.
Schaumburg Community Garden Club Native Plant Sale: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18, at Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Visit schaumburgardenclub.org.
SCARCE Growin’ Green Garden Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at SCARCE, 800 S. Rohlwing Road/Route 53, Addison. Preorders of compost and organic seedlings are available at scarce.org/growin-green. Sale features native plants, organic vegetable seedlings, eco-products, kid-friendly activities and more. Bring garden tools or knives to be sharpened at the Repair Fair. SCARCE stands for School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education. Call (630) 545-9710 or visit scarce.org/growin-green.
Citizens for Conservation Native Plant, Shrub and Tree sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4 at CFC’s Hill ‘N Dale Preserve at Ridge Road and West County Line Road, Barrington Hills. Visit citizensforconservation.org or call CFC at (847) 382-7283.
Lombard Garden Club Lilac Sale: Noon to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, at Lilacia Park near the Metra station in downtown Lombard. 19 varieties of lilacs of varying sizes. Colors of the blooms range from deep violet, magenta and lilac to pink, blue and white. View color photos of the lilacs at www.lombardgardenclub.org.
Bloomingdale Garden Club Flower & Plant Sale: Noon-6 p.m. Friday, May 9, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at Bloomingdale Park District Maintenance Building, 259 Springfield Drive, Bloomingdale. Includes professionally grown annuals in flats, 4.5-inch and 6-inch pots, hanging baskets, vegetables and herbs, caladiums, grasses, tropicals, tuts, Proven Winners and specialty annuals. Garden items will be available for sale. A Master Gardener Help Desk will also be available to answer gardening questions. Visit www.bloomingdalegardenclub.org or email bloomingdalegardenclub@gmail.com.
Des Plaines Garden Club's Annual Plant and Garden Flea Market: 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 10, at Frisbie Senior Center at 52 E. Northwest Hwy in Des Plaines. Annuals, perennials, vegetables, hanging baskets and houseplants. Master gardeners on hand to answer questions and help select plants. Also garden tools and yard art donated by members as well as home-baked desserts. Cash only. Rain date is Saturday, May 17. Visit www.desplainesilgardenclub.com.
Gardeners of Central Lake County Garden Club Plant Sale: 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, May 10, at Crawford Warming House, 817 Lake St., Libertyville. Natives, vegetables, perennials, annuals, herbs and more. Plants grown from seed, cuttings and bulbs. Also, browse the garden treasures shop. Visit www.gardenersofcentrallakecounty.org.
Rolling Meadows Garden Club Plant & Craft Sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at Rolling Meadows Park District, 3000 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. Premium hanging baskets, flowering annuals, perennials, vegetables, accent plants, milkweed and outdoor nature art and crafts. Visit www.rollingmeadowsgardenclub.com.
Plum Grove Garden Club biennial Plant Sale: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, May 10, at the Palatine Family Aquatic Center parking lot, 340 E. Palatine Road. There will be perennials, annuals, decorative pots, herbs, tomatoes, garden treasures, raffle prizes. Expert gardeners will be on hand to help you choose the perfect plant. Cash or check only. Contact noraleemack@yahoo.com.
St. Hugh’s Annual Plant, Patio & Craft Sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church, 36W957 Highland Ave., Elgin, at Randall Road. Homegrown flowers, herbs and vegetables, and pre-owned patio decor and garden tools. A dozen vendors with handcrafted Mother’s Day gifts. Visit sthugh.net.
University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners’ Plant Sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 17 at University of Illinois Extension grounds, 100 S. Route 45, Grayslake. Features nursery-grown varieties not readily available at traditional garden centers — natives, new cultivars of perennials, grasses and pollinator-friendly plants. Many varieties of homegrown tomatoes, along with other vegetables and herbs, will be available. Also, shop “Garden Treasures” for new and gently used items for your landscape and home. Master Gardeners will answer gardening questions and help with plant selection. Call (847) 223-8627 or visit extension.illinois.edu/events/2025-05-17-lake-county-2025-plant-sale.
Prospect Heights Garden Club perennial plant, bulb and homemade bake sale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunday, May 17, in the parking lot of Tony’s Grocery Store, 1241 E. Rand Road, Prospect Heights.
Garden Club of Lake Zurich Plant Sale: 8:30 a.m.-noon, Saturday, May 17, at Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Hundreds of homegrown perennials, annuals, natives, saplings, vegetable seedlings, ground covers, houseplants, herbs, plus garden books and decor. Plants are in sterilized soil to deter the spread of invasive worm species. Get expert advice from Master gardeners and other members of the club. Come early as plants go quickly. Visit www.gardencluboflakezurich.org.
Mount Prospect Garden Club Plant Sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Mount Prospect Historical Society campus, 101 S. Maple St., Mount Prospect. Plants are grown by club members and Master gardeners, and include perennials, annuals and vegetables, as well as houseplants, all screened for pests. Rain date is Sunday, May 18.
Upcoming
Tuesday, May 6
Northbrook Garden Club, presentation on owls: 10 a.m. Tuesday May 6, at United Methodist Church, 1190 Western Ave., Northbrook. Throughout the year seven different species of owl live in, or migrate to our area. Learn about the natural history of each species, their adaptations, and how specialized feathers, beaks and talons help owls rule the food chain. A little, live owl might be available. The public is welcome. Register at NBKgardenclub@gmail.com.
Garden Club of Lake Zurich, floral design: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at Ela Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Kathi Rose, owner of Kaleidoscope of Floral Design, will discuss techniques with flower colors and design concepts for use in the home, for entertaining or in a flower show. Guests welcome. Refreshments served. Visit gardencluboflakezurich.org.