Jul
18
2024
by Kerry Perry
The Kruse Garden looks spectacular! Sunshine, rain and a lot of loving tending by the Garden Club’s Kruse Crew does magic. The Crew put in extra hours to prepare for the Tea held this past Saturday and we know the visitors enjoyed the garden. These photos were taken today, Tuesday July 16th and know the garden is forever changing.
The plantings are incredibly lush and colorful. The Echinacea, Japanese Forest Grass, Phlox, Rudbeckia, Black-eyed Susans are especially bright. Interesting contrasts appear everywhere: Hellebores against lime-colored hostas and stone path, Oak Leaf Hydrangea next to the Weeping Spruce, and Phlox against the Lespedeza that will bloom in fall.
There’s a cool and shady spot under the Dawn Redwood – notice the beautiful texture of the leaves and the trunk. The Bottle Brush Buckeye has small, wispy flowers that will give way to pear shaped buckeyes.
The Kruse House Garden is located at 527 Main Street, West Chicago. Be certain to stop by for a visit and revel in the beauty of is three-quarter acre parcel that is truly a hidden gem. If you are interested in working in the gardens we are there Wednesdays, 9:00 to 11:30am.
Jul
09
2024
Saturday, July 13th from 2:00 to 4:00pm
Now that our members have had a chance to sign up for this limited availability event, we are opening up registration. If you are already registered but would like to bring more friends/family, feel free to sign them up. Or if you know someone who would enjoy having Afternoon Tea in the garden, please tell them about the event. There are a limited number of seats left.
Why wait until you can travel to London or Edinburgh when you can experience a wonderful afternoon tea here. Seats are filling and are limited! We invite our members and guests to an Afternoon of Tea, pastries, music, and a walk in the gardens! Please sign up for a very enjoyable and relaxing afternoon. Tour the gardens maintained by our very own club members, come early for a guided house tour then sit in the shade of the maple tree to be served one of the finest high teas you will ever experience!
- When: July 13 Saturday 2 -4 pm
- Where: Kruse Museum Gardens – 527 Main Street
- Cost: $30 per person
- Dress Code: Smart casual—Pastels, Florals, Hats ( no jeans/shorts)
We will serve Assorted Teas, Finger Sandwiches, Scones, Pastries, Strawberry Jam, Lemon Curd, Clotted Cream.
Tickets are available for members and non-members for $30 per person. They can be purchased at our online Square store.
Deadline to sign up is Friday, July 12 at noon. We are requesting that you come in your summer pastels or florals, or smart casual for men and women. Just no jeans or shorts, if possible! If you feel like going all out, wear a hat or fascinator!
Extra parking is available that afternoon at City Hall (475 Main Street).
Jun
20
2024
By Ruth Kyme
Our June speaker Thom Skibble, will introduce us to the concept of permaculture.
Thom tells us:
I used to work as an event planner and that industry, along with many others, shut down during the pandemic. I took advantage of that time off of work to return to college. I started with a Sustainable Urban Agriculture class at the College of DuPage. That opened my eyes to many things and I was hooked.
The Permaculture Research Institute defines permaculture as a system that integrates land, resources, people and the environment through mutually beneficial synergies – imitating the no waste, closed loop systems seen in diverse natural systems. Basically it is a way to grow food by creating healthy ecosystems that solve problems like pest control, fertilizing, and more. It combines my passion for growing healthy foods, integrating native plants, and helps to sequester carbon to fight global climate change. I love sharing what I know and helping people grow healthy foods for themselves. I have also been a member of the Northern Illinois Iris Society for over a decade and have several award winning Irises in my yard. I am continuing my education and looking forward to continuing to develop a wholistic design style that provides food and looks beautiful.
Meeting Location: St Andrew Lutheran Church (NE Corner of Prince Crossing & Geneva Road.)
Meeting Time:
- 6:45PM Arrive & Mingle
- 7:00PM Business Meeting
- 7:15PM Program