The West Chicago Garden Club

Great Open Garden Party! A crowd of nearly 200 were delighted by the numerous attractions the event offered! It was a huge success and we want to say thanks to those who contributed to make our celebration in the garden fun! Heartfelt thanks to:

• Rosemary & Krista from the City’s Administrative Services for getting the ‘word out’
• Stan the ‘sign man’ for the great signs….gratis
• Tom, Angie, & Billie for prepping the gardens and demonstrating the crafts
• The Historical Society for setting up tables/chairs and providing house tours
• Garden club members for the baked goodies
• Carole & Linda for greeting guests
• Bonnie, Shirley, & Chris for serving
• To all our guests for showing up and having fun

If we have inadvertently failed to mention your contribution, our sincere apologies! And please give us a nudge to let us know. Continue Reading »

This month it’s all about the Party.  Sunday August 2^nd from 1-4 we are having a party at the Kruse House and Garden. What a great opportunity to bring friends, family, and neighbors to enjoy a fabulous garden. While you’re there you’ll want to tour the house and enjoy the special display of unique and old time pieces… AND we will have stations set up in the garden to demonstrate how to make a hypertuffa trough or a mosaic bowling ball, or how to paint a ‘concrete’ leaf. Of course, you may just want to sit in the shade and savor some home baked treats and sip a cool drink while you visit with some real nice folks! Now that sounds like a plan! Just a reminder to all who volunteered to bring treats… we are counting on you. The weather could be hot, so something that doesn’t melt would be great! There is no need to have the treats there at a special time, just bring them along when you come. You all make sure and come… we want to show you a good time in one of West Chicago’s oldest gardens! We’re pretty sure Celia would be pleased for us to gather at ‘her place’ for some summer fun!  Continue Reading »

Set the date aside to attend the Secret Garden at the Kruse House on Sunday, August 2nd from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. The event is presented by the West Chicago Garden Club and the West Chicago Historical Society. This free event combines history and gardens and is sure to surprise and delight. Refreshments will be served. The address is 527 Main Street, West Chicago.