Pottawatomie Garden Club
Est. 1928 ~ A spirited, award-winning group serving the community of St. Charles, Illinois.
Meetings: 4th Monday of the month, February though October
Monday, February 26 - Noon
Baker United Methodist Church, Cedar Ave., St. Charles
"Anything Orchids": Don White will speak about how to raise &
care for orchids. This program is intended to help people be
successful orchid growers. He will bring unusual plantings that can be grown in homes, & after the presentation, he will be selling blooming orchid plants.
General Meetings
Held on the 4th Monday of the month:
Baker Memorial Church
307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles, IL
11:30 am - Social time
Noon - Meeting begins, with program to follow
Check list at left for off-site meeting locations.
2018 Board Meetings
Held on 2nd Monday of month
St. Charles Library, Huntley Rm.
9:30 am
Monday, March 26 - Noon
"New & Noteworthy" Baker United Methodist Church
Mary Saba from the Growing Place will introduce a wide variety of must- have plants for the garden enthusiast. She will take a look at some new introductions, trends, & unique, out-of-the-ordinary plants.
Monday, April 23 - 11:30 AM
Spring Luncheon - Guests are Welcome!
St. Charles Country Club, 1250 Country Club Rd. -
"Pottawatomie Garden Club — Cultivating the spirit of gardening."
Calendar of Meetings, Events & Activities...
We invite you to join us at a meeting or event!
Monday, May 21 - Noon at Baker Methodist
"Artistic Effects & Glorious Gardens"
Laura Mueller is both an artist & art historian. She's worked for the Chicago Art Institute since 1987. Laura will look at famous painters including several Impressionists, demonstrating how these artists reflected the gardening style, design,& color harmonies of their time, reflecting their own personalities in their art.
Wednesday, May 16 - 9 am
Municipal Building, 2 East Main St., St. Charles, IL
Planting of the Bridges
Come help plant the beautiful flowers selected for the Main Street and Illinois bridges. Bring your own garden gloves, knee pad, and trowel...plants will be provided.
Monday, June 25 - Noon at Baker Methodist
"Nature Printing Workshop:"
This workshop will allow each member to express their creativity to make 6 note cards & envelopes decorated with imprints of natural materials. JoAnne stores will provide leaves, twigs, vines, blossoms, etc., as well as colored note paper, envelopes & paint supplies while demonstrating the process.
Cost per person: $5 CASH. Members are welcome to bring any of their own fresh plant materials. No flowers please.
Monday, August 27 - Noon @ Baker Methodist
Planting of the Bridges
Come help plant the beautiful fall flowers selected for
the Main Street and Illinois bridges. Bring your own
garden gloves, knee pad & trowel...
plants will be provided.
Monday, July 23
Monday, September 24 - Noon @ Baker Church
"Putting Your Garden to Bed"
Bill Karges' program will focus on the many aspects of getting our flower & veggie gardens put to bed for the winter months. He will share the do's & don'ts, plus give us tips on helping our gardens get a jump on spring.
Landscape Commendation Award presented.
Monday, October 15
Fall Luncheon - Bethlehem Lutheran Church, St. Charles
Doors open: 11:15 am Luncheon: Noon
Members Only
New and honorary members recognized.
Saturday, July 14, 2018 9 am to 4 pm
The Pleasures of the Garden
Six glorious St. Charles gardens and
a garden boutique
are part of our largest fundraising effort.
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"American Home Garden Design 1830--Present": Focus on Gardens in the St. Charles area, in celebration of the 90th Anniversary of PGC!
Nina Koziol, a long-time garden writer for the Chicago Tribune & Chicagoland Gardening, will enlighten us on home garden design evolution & our own garden use in: suburban lawns, foundation & heirloom plantings, cottage & moon gardens no matter what age or style your home may be.
July 14, 2018: 9 AM- 4 PM--
"The Pleasures of the Garden"
Biennial Garden Walk
Celebrating our 90th Year!
We invite you to share 6 glorious gardens & a garden boutique. This is our largest fundraising effort. It supports student college scholarships & our club activities. All members are asked to participate.
Field Trip: Morton Arboretum-- Guided tram tour and guided walking tour from 10:00 AM - Noon. Lunch and transportation on your own.
"Creative & Unusual Floral Designs for the Garden"
Jeannie Rocchi, creative floral designer from the "Growing
Place" will demonstrate how to use succulents and flowers in
the most unexpected & unusual containers.
Wednesday, September 19 - 9 am
Municipal Building, 2 E Main St., St. Charles
Garden Walk Tickets--
Available on the Garden Walk -- See below...
