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September/October 2015
Newsletter
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On a spectacular September day, guests from the 18 Zone XI GCA member clubs gather on the banks of Lake Michigan for a group photo.
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From Our President
I will never be able to thank all of you enough for the time and effort you put into the 2015 GCA Zone Meeting, especially our fearless leaders, Kathy and Mary Lois. We have an amazing group of women in our club, and it was really special to see all of the pieces (from over three years of planning!) come together and result in a magical 24-hour period. Mother Nature lent a hand with the beautiful weather, and KGC did the rest. We can all be proud of the end result, and now enjoy the camaraderie and friendships that will endure as a happy by-product of all of that hard work.
THANK YOU!
Stephanie
PS - Whew - we're off the hook until 2033! (Which is coincidentally the next time we'll see a supermoon lunar eclipse - hope you saw it; it was beautiful!) ________________________________________________________________________
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Upcoming KGC Board Meetings
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Monday, October 19th
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Monday, November 16th
10:45 a.m.
Kenilworth Union Church
Library
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October Meeting
"
Partnering with Plants for Healing
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Wednesday, October 21st
7:00 p.m.
Home of Heather Blackwell
770 Heather Lane, Winnetka
Dr. Martha Libster, -- historian, educator, author, nurse, and herbalist -- is an expert on all types of natural healing. Dr. Libster is Professor of "The History of Botanic Healing" at Governors State University. She recently spoke at Chicago Botanic Garden on the topic of "Integrative Insights for Holistic Practice". She works with"traditional" healers all over the world to integrate natural remedies with their techniques. Learn more about Dr. Libster's work at www.goldenapplehealingarts.com.
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Did we ever!!
KGC Dug In Deep for Zone XI Mini-Meeting, September 21
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Stephanie Keehn and Lenore Macdonald welcome annual meeting guests, including Zone XI Chairman Marianne Bestler, Director Lulu Lubbers and Photography Chair Laura Simpson (center, L-R) for a glorious afternoon at Mary Glerum's home.
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KGC welcomed more than 70 members representing the 18 garden clubs in GCA's Zone XI - from as far away as Cedar Rapids, St. Louis and Minneapolis to the neighboring towns of Lake Geneva, Evanston and Lake Forest - as well as national representatives from California and Texas, for a memorable visit to our little gem of a village, September 20-21. The "Mini-Meeting" moniker was, in no uncertain terms, deceptive in the sense that we packed a week's worth of activities into a 24-hour period.
The 2-day event kicked off Sunday afternoon with a private tour of Rick Bayless' inspiring Bucktown "kitchen garden," followed by a guided walking tour of Chicago's new 606 Trail. After a brief respite and a change of clothes, guests were invited to a welcome dinner Sunday evening at Indian Hill Country Club to allow guests to mingle with old friends and new.
Bright and early Monday morning, attendees were shuttled by coach -- while enjoying a guided tour narrated by our own Marty Shaw along the travel route -- to the historic Kenilworth Assembly Hall for the start of a long day of meetings and activities. Over coffee and refreshments, guests were able to enjoy the Photography Show and admire the impressive winning photos which had been previously judged the day before.
The meeting was opened by Zone XI Chairman Marianne Bestler and followed by a warm Kenilworth welcome from our KGC president Stephanie Keehn. Marianne then introduced individually the presidents from the 18 Zone XI member clubs, each of whom provided a short glimpse into the activities and goals of his or her club. YES, the progressive Garden Club of St.Louis boasts a number of gentlemen members not the least of which is their president, Steve Higgins! The morning meeting continued with presentations by numerous GCA representatives about their areas of interest -- Floral Design, Horticulture, Photography, Awards, Communications, etc. -- and culminated with entertaining skits promoting the 2016 GCA annual meeting and the 2017 Zone XI meeting.
Following a lovely luncheon and lecture by Dr. William Sullivan, attendees divided up into breakout groups to discuss matters of particular interest to those members. At the culmination of the business meetings, guests were escorted three blocks down Kenilworth Avenue to enjoy the abundant fresh air and sunshine at a tour of Ware Garden. Sara Morgan was on hand to share the history of Ware Garden and explain in detail the plans currently underway to restore the garden to its original grandeur.
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Sara Morgan explains the efforts to revitalize Ware Garden (above). Lulu Lubbers, Marianne Bestler and Ginny Noyes (L-R) enjoy the beautiful weather at Ware.
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After the garden tour, guests continued east to Mary Glerum's beautiful home to enjoy the unmatched vista over Lake Michigan for afternoon tea and the awards ceremony.
Mary McLaughlin was surprised and delighted to be the recipient of the prestigious GCA Zone Horticultural Commendation in recognition of her dedication to combatting hunger through The Trees That Feed Foundation.
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Mary McLaughlin (left) receives the GCA Zone Horticulture Commendation for
The Trees That Feed Foundation
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Garden Club of St. Louis president Steve Higgins (yep, a man!) with Zone XI Chairman Marianne Bestler.
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We want to thank all of you for your hard work on the Zone XI mini-meeting. We had so many effusive comments about the day. The Kenilworth Club never looked so good, and our attention to detail did not go unnoticed. The weather certainly cooperated, and Mary's home was the piece de resistance. With all of your help, we made the Kenilworth Garden Club proud.
Here's to an 18-year break! Thanks for everything,
Kathy and Mary Lois
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We would like to wrap up all finances associated with the Zone meeting by
November 1st
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Please send receipts to Kathy Elmer as soon as possible.
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A Glorious Day for KGC's September Meeting & Luncheon
The annual Fall Meeting and Luncheon, held at Kirsten Rider's beautiful Winnetka home, kicked off a new season of events and activities that promises to be one of the best in KGC's history. A charming handmade sign, artistically created by Kirsten's son for the occasion (above), enthusiastically welcomed attendees who enjoyed her stunning home and gardens made all the more beautiful by the boundless sunshine on a quintessential September day.
In lieu of a traditional speaker, the core of the meeting emphasized the Zone XI Annual Meeting and detailed the immense amount of planning that went into making the meeting go off without a hitch. Mary Lois Hakewill and Kather Elmer walked us through the details of the two packed days of activities and meetings.
Following the Annual Meeting update, Programs Chair Marty Shaw unveiled the impressive line-up of speakers and events for the 2015-16 season. Additionally, Shelley Galloway presented an exciting array of Floral Design workshops for the coming year. There certainly will be no shortage of activities/outings to inspire any and every interest within KGC!
At the conclusion of the meeting, guests enjoyed an incredible garden luncheon of wild rice and chicken salad (from KGC's "Homegrown" cookbook), fruit salad, pound cake and brownies.
Thank you to the meeting hostesses -- Kirsten Rider, Beth Glass, Terri Lorenz, Karin Balsbaugh, Julia Kyle, Polky Kibler and Lyn Little -- for the fabulous array of goodies, and to Shelley Galloway and Terri Lorenz for the lovely floral arrangements.
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UPCOMING DATES
Mark the following dates on your calendar for these exciting upcoming Kenilworth Garden Club events and activities!!
Floral Workshop:
Leaf Manipulation Techniques
Monday, Oct. 13; 7:00 pm -- Home of Terri Loranz, 2326 Iroqouis, Wilmette
Photography Workshop:
"Composing Memorable Images"
Friday, Oct. 16; 9:30-11:30 am -- Chicago Botanic Garden
October Evening Meeting:
"Partnering with Plants for Healing"
Wed., Oct. 21; 7:00 pm -- Home of Heather Blackwell, 770 Heather Ln, Winnetka
November Meeting:
"Holiday Designs from the Outdoors"
Wed., November 18; 9:30 am -- Home of Marty Shaw, 315 Sterling, Kenilworth
(Please be respectful and RSVP for all KGC meetings and events. Thank you!)
(COPY & PRINT THIS PAGE, SO YOU DON'T MISS A THING!)
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2015-16 KGC FLORAL DESIGN WORKSHOPS
LEAF MANIPULATION -- OCTOBER 13th; 7:00 PM
Home of Terri Lorenz, 2326 Iroqouis, Wilmette
SMALL CONTAINER DESIGNS - OUTREACH PROJECT -- DECEMBER
Midwest CareCenter
IKEBANA DEMONSTRATION -- FEBRUARY
AC Nielsen, 530 Hibbard Road, Winnetka
SOS TUNE-UP LEAD BY GINNY NOYES -- MARCH
IN-HOUSE FLOWER SHOW -- MAY
To sign up for the October 13 "Leaf Manipulation" workshop, click here:
flowergenius@gmail.com
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We all remember our fabulous luncheon speaker, Bettie Pardee, and her delightful presentation on Newport, RI. One of summer's highlights there is the Newport Flower Show. Several of our members have talked about going to the show and touring Newport -- the fabulous mansions, the Ocean Walk, the quaint cobblestone streets -- the gilded age revisited! Bettie has additional ideas for us as well and will be a wonderful resource. At the bottom of this email are links to the Show, as well as an article from Bettie's website on what to see and, of course, what to wear! It should be a great trip!
At this time we need a "show of hands" to see how many people would be seriously interested in going. The dates of the show are June 24 - 26, 2016, and I suspect we may want more time to tour Newport. Bettie suggests 5 days! We will also need someone to be our travel coordinator. Unfortunately, at this time I cannot step up to the task but am willing to help as I can. So if you would like to join this KGC adventure AND/OR you would be willing to coordinate the trip, please respond accordingly to me via email
diane.c.phillips@icloud.com
http://www.newportmansions.org/events/newport-flower-show
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Give the Gift of Newport
Looking for the perfect gift idea?? We have two remaining signed copies of Bettie Pardee's beautiful coffee table book, "Living Newport." If interested, contact Diane Phillips at the email address provided above. Books are $70 each, payable to KGC.
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SEEDS OF A MONARCH RESURGENCE
If you picked up some of the milkweed seeds at the luncheon,
here are some suggestions for successful planting. (Thank you google)
Soak the seeds for 5 to 6 hours.
Plant in soil at a shallow depth.
Best done in the fall.
Seeds do best in full sun, but will tolerate some shade.
Keep well-watered the first season.
If you choose to sow them indoors, remember to keep them watered.
According to three internet sites, they will sprout in the spring.
Good Luck!
To obtain your seed packets, please contact Karin Balsbaugh at
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What's What at Ware?
We're feeling really good about Ware Garden at this point in the season. Unfortunately, due to heavy rains, the plantings scheduled to go in on Sept. 18 had to be postponed until Sept. 23rd, after the Zone Meeting. Among the new additions is an American Hornbeam, a multi-stemmed native understory tree, given by Jeanne Daniels in honor of a friend. It is located along the south border, just west of the westernmost gate along Kenilworth Avenue. Other plantings include some bulrush in an area which gets standing water after heavy rains and 5 Buttonbush in another area. In addition, we added more wild geranium to the area just inside the southeast gate into the Garden. We had several areas roto-tilled with
Organimix incorporated into the soil. Stop by sometime and take a look! Better yet, sign up for a Monday workday!
Wendy will be reaching out to those of you who have not signed up to work and have not paid. There are only a couple more weeks to put in just 2 hours! To date, 12 active members have not worked or signed up or paid. That means a majority of members have contributed to the effort to keep Ware Garden looking great!! Thank you to those members!!
-- Sara Morgan, Elizabeth Dugan, Wendy Yamada & Barbi Paine
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Bobby Flay's
Fire-Roasted Tomato and Bread Salad
If you're like me, you have bushels of tomatoes abounding from your garden right now, and you're likely wondering what to do with them all. Gazpacho is always a good use for several tomatoes, but I also love Bobby Flay's version of panzanella. It's the best I've found, and every time I make it, it's a huge hit with guests of all ages, including my own kids!
For the salad:
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 large tomatoes, halved horizontally
8 3/4-inch thick crusty country-style bread slices (each about 5x3 inches)
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
Chopped fresh basil
For the dressing:
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush cut sides of tomatoes with olive oil. Grill tomatoes, cut side down, just until grill marks show but tomatoes are still slightly firm, about 2 minutes. Turn tomatoes over; grill 2 minutes longer. Remove from grill; set aside to cool slightly. Brush both sides of bread with olive oil. Grill until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Set aside to cool.
Whisk vinegar, garlic and chili flakes in small bowl. Gradually whisk in remaining 4 tablespoons of oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Cut grilled tomatoes into 3/4-inch pieces. Cut bread into 1/2-inch pieces. Combine tomatoes, bread, chopped onion and basil in large bowl. Toss to blend, allowing bread to absorb the tomato juices. Add vinaigrette sparingly, until desired consistency and taste is acquired. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately. (It doesn't save well, so don't make more than you plan to eat at one sitting.)
Serves 6.
Note: This can easily be made ahead by preparing all of the parts in advance and setting aside for later. At the last minute, throw them all together in a serving bowl and toss. Serve immediately.
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Each month, we feature two KGC members. This month, the spotlight is on
sisters Heather Blackwell and Wendy Yamada.
Heather Blackwell
1) Why did you join KGC?
In 2000, I was a charter member of the very first Junior Program at KGC. I joined because I love gardening and wanted to be a part of Mom's club. (Mom is longtime KGC member Carole Read.)
2) What is your KGC area of interest?
My primary interest is gardening, but I love flower arranging and photography, as well.
3) What is your favorite KGC moment?
One of my favorites moments was just this spring at our 100th Anniversary lunch! I really enjoy the multi-generational membership.
4) Who is your mentor (inside or outside of KGC)?
5) What is your favorite plant or flower?
My favorite flower is hydrangea and favorite plant is any succulent.
6) What are your interests outside of KGC?
I really enjoy the outdoors...travel, golf, tennis, paddle, skiing, hiking and being with friends!
7) How would you describe your gardening style?
I think my gardening style is natural and unstructured. I continue to learn daily in this ever-changing world.
8) Tell us something we may not know about you.
I am a beekeeper.
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Wendy Yamada
1) Why did you join KGC?
I joined KGC as an inaugural junior member. I believe that was over 15 years ago.
2) What is your KGC area of interest?
I have been on many committees including benefit, outreach and horticulture. I am currently working on the Ware committee. I have enjoyed all aspects of the club.
3) What is your favorite KGC moment?
One of my favorite moments was winning the blue ribbon for a vignette our group put together for Show of Summer!
4) Who is your mentor (inside or outside of KGC)?
My mother, Carole Read, has always been my mentor in all things revolving around gardening and flower arranging. Ever since we planted
beans together in the garden when I was quite young, and magically they grew!
5) What are your interests outside of KGC?
If I'm not in the garden, I'm probably playing golf, tennis or platform tennis or reading a good book.
6) What is your favorite season?
Mostly, my favorite season would be the fall, aside from maybe one perfect day or two of the spring (you know what I mean about spring if you've lived in Chicago!)
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What is your best gardening tool?
My best tool is my weeding thingy. I have two!
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FOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY
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Photo courtesy of Chicago Botanic Garden
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Taking Good Garden Photographs
HINT:
It's All About Light!!
When photographing nature, you have to pay close attention to natural light - it can make or break a great shot. Some things to consider:
Time of day -- For landscapes, shoot in the morning or late afternoon. The "golden" hours are at sunrise and sunset. Mid-morning light is stronger, casting noticeable shadows, but still can be a great time to shoot. Midday sunshine is difficult because of the contrast of dark shadows with blown highlights. If you must shoot midday, find open shade or wait for a cloud to cover the sun. A diffuser or polarizing filter will also help.
Weather -- A sunny day is both your best friend and worst enemy. Sunlight will add sparkle and bring life to your subject but can also wash it out. On the other hand, overcast days with dull light can produce flat-looking photographs, while bright overcast days can produce soft, evenly illuminated light which can be perfect for outdoor portraits or wildlife. Dynamic, changing weather often produces dramatic light. After a rainfall is a great time to shoot in the garden. Look for the light being reflected in a raindrop and saturated colors.
Camera Direction -- Move around your subject to see how the light changes. Position yourself so that the sun is at an angle, and you can see how it will frame your subject with a bright outline. Experiment with the sun backlighting a flower and see how the petals glow. At sunrise and sunset, you can shoot toward the sun and create a dramatic silhouette.
Polarizing Filters -- A polarizing filter is useful for landscape photography. On a sunny day, it will make blue skies richer, and it magically removes reflections from glass, water and metal. On an overcast day, it saturates the colors by removing glare from every leaf or blade of grass.
-- Derived from "The Bulletin", Spring 2015
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THROUGH THE CAMERA LENS
More photos from the September 21st Zone XI meeting...
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IT TAKES A VILLAGE...AND THEN SOME...
SPECIAL ZONE MEETING THANK YOUS TO:
Shelley Galloway for assembling a great ZM committee and getting the planning underway back in 2012;
Sue Cozzens for expertly handling ZM Registration and manning the check-in table over two days;
Jeanne Daniel for planning the very successful ZM pre-trip to Rick Bayless' garden and The 606 tour down to the last detail;
Julia Kyle for coordinating the lovely and delicious dinner at Indian Hill Club and luncheon at the Kenilworth Club;
Stacey De Luca and Shelley Galloway for the very well-received Photography Show;
Ann Jones for designing the program booklet;
Heather Blackwell and Shelley Galloway for all of their work on the staging, and Heather for the challenging tech. details (even though it was her birthday!);
Sara Morgan for her excellent lecture and tour at Ware Garden;
Mary Glerum for hosting the Awards Ceremony at her beautiful home and garden;
Shelley Galloway, Joan Senko, Elizabeth Drake, Cristy Laier, Jackie Bossu, Cissy Crawford, Tina Rice, Marty Shaw, Lyn Little, Martha Spalding and Terri Lorenz for the stunning flower arrangements at all of the Sunday and Monday events, including the Sheraton, Indian Hill dinner, Kenilworth Club and Mary Glerum's home;
Linda Fix for chairing the breakfast committee;
Lenore Macdonald and Amy Thompson for attending the Zone Meeting as our KGC Delegates;
Diane Phillips for coordinating all of the transportation;
Martha Spalding and Mary Quinn Gordon for coordinating all of the meeting signage;
Joan Dodson for coordinating all of the volunteers;
Lenore Macdonald and Terri Lorenz for coordinating the cookbooks;
Grace Harley, our Awards Chair, for making the Mary McLaughlin recognition possible;
Elizabeth Dugan for the historical exhibit;
Cristy Laier and Diane Phillips for being "chaser cars";
Marty Shaw for being "The Voice" of KGC on the bus tours, and
Karin Balsbaugh, Cristy Laier and Kathy Elmer for being "bus hostesses" with the mostesses;
All of the Zone Meeting "worker bees" for their flexibility in performing tasks large and small that kept everything humming along!
And, finally...Mary Lois Hakewill and Kathy Elmer for Chairing the 2015 Zone Meeting with grace, composure and positive energy that was second to none.
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"Thoughts About Autumn"
By Cheryl Anderson
"Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower."
Albert Camus
I've read Autumn described as "
Autumn Tints" and "
Autumn Theatrics". It's true. This is the time of year when
nature, once again, shows off with its "other" seasonal burst of color; when the foliage takes center stage and flowers play a secondary role. Many of my thoughts about this beautiful season have been captured by poets and authors. I read their words and my mind whispers, yes, that's it exactly. Their words capturing the preciseness of a moment in time, perfectly articulating how they, and we, are struck by the sight of flaming trees and bushes.
Unable to help myself, I take pictures every year of the same bushes, crawling vines on the fence, even single leaves that have burst into reds, golds, oranges and yellows. Is it possible they are more beautiful this year than in previous years? The best part, they'll be back in the same place next year. Yes indeed, those leaves are little showy flowers.
Between September and October, fall
flowers appear. Albeit, the list of Autumn flowers is not as long as that in spring and summer, we look forward to their subtle tones. Pam Duthie, author of
Continuous Blooms, tells us that white Honorine Jobert Japanese Anemone, discovered in 1858
, blends very nicely with Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus', Fall Monkshood and the asters, 'Alma Potschke' and 'Purple Dome'. The first anemone to bloom in the fall is the Anemone vitifolia 'Robustissima', rosy-pink with a yellow stamen.
We're mindful of winter's approach. As the outside becomes less verdant and Autumn's brilliance
falls, bringing in green plants can lift our spirits. Green is a cool color symbolizing nature, tranquility and health. When deciding
which ones to buy, keep in mind that there are certain houseplants that have the amazing ability to filter toxins from the air, such as aloe vera, the rubber plant and the reed palm. (http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/types-of-houseplants.html)
Autumn is the time to plant bulbs; when spring arrives, we're always glad we took the time. I imagine how beautiful the yellow
daffy down dilly(s) will be in April. Right now, Chrysanthemums in all colors seem to be everywhere; it won't be long until pumpkins join their ranks. Squirrels and chipmunks are busy burying nuts and what-not; birds are eating berries from the trees before the berries disappear.
Oh, happy Autumn...in all it's colorful splendor!
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In this column, we will share pertinent information about the Village of Kenilworth for residents who may have missed it or for non-residents who may just be interested.
Cleanest & Greenest
The village of Kenilworth is proposing to merge the benefits of nature with 21st century technology to address a decades old flooding problem. The Kenilworth Green Streets program combines porous asphalt, permeable parkways and underground stormwater detention with our existing mature parkway trees to help manage our stormwater. The result will be the cleanest and greenest stormwater system in the region. For more information, visit
"Green Infrastructure" is a type of stormwater management technology that reduces flooding, improves groundwater recharge and protects the heath of Lake Michigan. Green infrastructure can be implemented in new developments or retrofits and is appropriate for any type of landscape. It includes bioretention, permeable pavement, rainwater harvesting systems, and green roofs. These techniques help to mitigate flooding and remove stormwater pollutants that come from cars, streets paved with petroleum-based materials, fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on lawns.
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Happenings Around Town
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September 30; 8:00 am-7:00 pm
The Corpse Flower is Blooming NOW!!
Head to the Chicago Botanic Garden NOW to see (and smell!) the extremely rare phenomenon of a corpse flower in full bloom. Alice the Amorphophallus, a sibling of
Spike, surprised us all, even "
Titan Tim," by quickly powering up for bloom.
Fee: Free*
Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe
Saturdays through November 7, 8 am - 1 pm
Wilmette French Market
As always, the French Market offers a variety of traditional farmer's market goods, like fruits, vegetables, flowers, cheeses, meats and breads from local and regional vendors
Wilmette train station
October 2-4; 10 am-4:00 pm
Fall Bulb Festival
225+ varieties of daffodils, tulips, crocus, and specialty bulbs tempt gardeners at the annual Bulb Sale, presented by the Woman's Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society. Buy mums, asters, peonies, potted amaryllis, paperwhite narcissus, and "Bulb Boost," too. Roving staff are on hand to answer questions and offer tips. Check out the many offerings in the Fall Bulb Festival Catalog.
Fee: Free*
Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe
Saturday, October 3; noon to 4:00 pm
Heartland Animal Shelter Adoption Event
Heartland Animal Shelter is a no-kill shelter located in Northbrook. Its mission is to find permanent loving homes for homeless animals and promote responsible pet ownership. Come and meet representatives to learn about the organization. They will also have some dogs for you to meet....maybe your new best friend!
Fee: Free
Red's Garden Center, 3460 Dundee Rd., Northbrook
October 16-17; 10:00-11:00 am
Fall Seasonal Decor - Indoors and Out
Whether it's pumpkins, gourds and cornstalks at the front door or harvest themed table-scapes, come to this presentation to see the latest in Fall decorations. See new products and discover new ideas to welcome the Autumnal Equinox.
Fee: Free
Chalet Garden Center, Education Center,
3132 Lake Ave., Wilmette
October 17-18; 10:00 am-4:30 pm
Midwest Fruit Explorers Show & Sale
Freshly harvested fruit grown in the area by the Midwest Fruit Explorers is on display and for sale. Featured are apples, pears, pawpaws, grapes, kiwis, and more. See apples turned into cider during apple press demonstrations. Visitors can enjoy tastings and information on growing fruit. Apples, cider, and more will be available for sale.
Fee: Free*
Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe
Now Through October 4th; Saturdays and Sundays, 1:30 and 2:30 pm
CBG Garden Chef Series
You won't want to miss this season's demonstrations, featuring fresh, local produce. Noted chefs prepare dishes in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden kitchen ampitheater - and share their recipes.
Look for the chef calendar at
www.chicagobotanic.org/chef.
Fee: Free*
Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe
October 19, 1:00-3:00 pm; October 20 and 21, 9:30-11:30 am and 1:00-3:00 pm
Roadside Flower Sale Workshops
At these workshops, Chicago Botanic Garden volunteers and other participants transform dried flowers, grasses, and pods into beautiful arrangements for purchase at the
Roadside Flower Sale. The public is invited to participate in the workshops and learn more about flower arranging. All arrangements made during the workshops will be donated to the sale and proceeds will benefit the Garden.
Fee: Free*
To register call: (847) 835-8392
Chicago Botanic Garden, Burnstein Hall, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe
October 23-25, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Roadside Flower Sale
More than 300 flower arrangements and wreaths created by talented volunteers are available for purchase. The sale features arrangements, wreaths, bouquets, wall hangings, stationery cards, and more.
Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe
* Chicago Botanic Garden charges a $20 parking fee for non-members
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KGC Photography Workshop:
Composition Techniques
Friday, October 16th
9:30-11:30 am
Chicago Botanic Garden
Professional photographer Dianne Kittle will lead interested KGC members in a hands-on workshop focusing on the elements of proper photographic composition.
Bring your camera and let Dianne help you compose an award-winning photo!
Click here to register:
sdeluca13@yahoo.com
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GCA PHOTOGRAPHY STUDY GROUP
EXPLORING MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA
WITH ACCLAIMED PHOTOGRAPHERS
COLLEEN MINIUK-SPERRY AND PAUL GILL
Session 1:
March 10, 2016 - March 12, 2016
Session 2: March 13, 2016 - March 15, 2016
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GCA 2016 Annual Meeting - Minneapolis, MN
Flower Show Schedule
The 2016 Annual Meeting, to be held in Minneapolis, MN, will feature a full Flower Show entitled
"Postcards from the Journey -- Sky Blue Waters - Amber Waves - Green Forests". Since the meeting will be held in a Zone XI locale, they have created three classes exclusively for members of Zone XI clubs to showcase their talents in Floral Design, Horticulture and Photography. While the schedule is still being finalized, you can get a sneak peak by clicking on the link below.
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AND SPECIAL THANK YOU TO...
Cissy and Steve Crawford for writing and composing our new 4-color Outreach Brochure with photos (in honor of our Centennial)
Kirsten Rider for hosting our September meeting and luncheon at her beautiful home and garden
Beth Glass, Terri Lorenz, Karin Balsbaugh, Julia Kyle, Polky Kibler and Lyn Little for the delicious lunch at our September meeting
Shelley Galloway and Terri Lorenz for their beautiful and inspiring floral arrangements at Kirsten's house
Sara Morgan, Barbi Paine, Wendy Yamada, Elizabeth Dugan and all of the Ware volunteers for getting the garden looking fabulous for the Zone Meeting!!
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To submit material for inclusion in the Kenilworth Garden Club newsletter, please contact:
sdeluca13@yahoo.com
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