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 27, 2017 - Noon
Baker United Methodist Church, Cedar Ave., St. Chas.
"Nature as Our Pharmacy: Intro to Herbs & Herbal Preparations" Our ancestors have used plants for nourishment, healing, & prevention. Ellyn Schmitz from Resiliency Institute will introduce us to this lost wisdom with samples for tasting, while sharing in the benefits & dispelling myths of using plants and herbs safely.
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.
2017 Board Meetings
Held on 2nd Monday of month
St. Charles Library, Huntley Rm.
9:30 am
February 13
March 13
April 10
May 8
June 12
July 10
August 14
September 11
October 9
November 12 - Joint Board meeting
Monday, March 27, 2017 - Noon
"250 Days of Flowers" Baker United Methodist Church
Mary Saba from the Growing Place presents the growing season with a kaleidoscope of plants that will provide a succession of blooms from early March through mid November! Including a combination of ideas that help maximize color in your own garden.
Monday, April 24, 2017 - Time TBD
Spring Luncheon - "Hats off to Spring" 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 22, 2017 - Noon at Baker Methodist
"Make Your Own Terrarium"
Hands on terrariums. Join our own Linda Miller from Heinz Nursery as she designs individual terrariums. She will explain the plants that work well together in this unique growing climate. (Members will have the opportunity to do a 'make and take' -- details & cost/member to follow).
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 - 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 and trowel...plants will be provided.
Monday, June 26, 2017 - Time TBD
"Redbud Farm Field Trip" -2930 N. 4351st Rd, Sheridan, IL
Nancy Christian, designer at Redbud Farm, will discuss the Victorian courting tradition, which used the secret meaning of different flowers to convey the emotions of a couple beginning a relationship. It is a tradition very far removed from our modern lives, which makes it all the more interesting & fun. Following--members may tour the gardens & gift shops. (Carpooling is strongly encouraged). Box lunches by "Ginger & Soul" for $10 each.
Monday, August 28, 2017 - Noon
Baker United Methodist Church, St. Charles
"Cutting Gardens"
Why pay for flowers when you can pick your own beauties from your garden? The Growing Place will discuss how to include annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees, all of which make beautiful bouquets!
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 - 9 am
Municipal Building, 2 East Main St., St. Charles, IL
Planting of the Bridges
Come help plant the beautiful fall flowers selected for the Main Street and Illinois bridges. Bring your own garden gloves and trowel...plants will be provided.
Monday, July 24, 2017 - Noon
"River Corridor Project" - Noon @ Baker United Methodist Church
John Rabchuk, President of the River Corridor Foundation, will be speaking to our club. He will provide in depth information explaining exactly what the River Corridor project is, and how our club has assisted the project with our involvement over the past several years.
Monday, September 25, 2016 - Noon
Baker United Methodist Church
"Improving Your Existing Landscape"
Mary Saba, from the Growing Place, will explain how to work with a mature landscape. Learn how to decide what to keep, what to remove, what to trim, and how to replace what is not needed or we just don't like. Also hear how to integrate new plants & shrubs into your landscape.
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Monday, October 16, 2017
Fall Luncheon - Bethlehem Lutheran Church, St. Charles
Doors open: 11:15 am Luncheon: Noon
Members Only
New and honorary members recognized, and Landscape Commendation Award presented.
Saturday, July 9, 2016 9 am to 4 pm
A Day in the Country
Six glorious St. Charles west-side gardens and
a garden boutique
are part of our largest fundraising effort.
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Nancy Christian, designer from Redbud Farm, will
demonstrate 2 mixed containers, incorporating new /and /or uncommon varieties of plants. One will feature shade and the other for sun. Nancy will inspire us to create our own!
~ 2018 -- We invite you to share our gardens again.
~ More details to follow in the coming months about PGC 2018 Walk.
~ Look for Geneva's Garden Walk info this year...
