Calendar of Programs and Events: 2025

Gardens in Literature

The Secret Garden, The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Pride and Prejuidice, and so many more all have a tale to tell about a garden!

Piet Ordolf Designer Profile

Come and learn about the designer and the "New Perennial" movement.

His designs and plant compositions using bold drifts of herbaceous perennials and grasses which are chosen at least as much for their structure as for their flower color. 

Natural Plants, Conservation, Sustainability

Guest Speaker Roy Diblik, Northwind Perennial Farm

Noted plantsman, author and designer, Roy Diblik is owner of Northwind Perennial Farm in Burlington, Wisconsin, and is best known as the plantsman behind the Lurie Garden at Millenium Park in Chicago. 

Green Gardening

 Sustainable gardening and sustainable landscape management employ techniques that: · have minimal impact on the environment--from using little or no artificially produced chemicals, (pesticides, herbicides, quick-release fertilizers) to reducing the use of powered devices in the care of the landscape. 

Lurie Gardens

The Secret Garden of Millinium Park, Chicago is the garden for rest and renewal for humans and wildlife alike. Join us as we discover this enchanted garden in the city.

Creative Concrete!

Cement Containers Project

Simple and Beautiful, create your own concrete container for an outside arrangement. Materials will be provided. Members and non Members will need to pay a fee for this project.

Vase to Table Picnic

It's not just a picnic anymore! Join us for an evening of fellowship, flowers and food. Do you have plants to share? This is the perfect opportunity to exchange plants with friends.

Winterscapes

 A "winterscape" in the landscape refers to the visual appearance of a natural setting during the winter season, characterized by snow-covered ground, bare trees with exposed branches, frosted plants, and often a subdued color palette with shades of white, gray, and brown, creating a distinctive and sometimes stark scenery. 

Project TBA

Fall To Winter Centerpiece Project (Or similar)

Holiday Dinner

We just can't get enough fellowship! The Holiday lights, Piano bar for a few libations, and seasonal potluck makes this evening so special.

Book Review

Members will receive their complimentary copy of the chosen book at our December Holiday Dinner!

All Meetings begin at 10 am and are held at various locations in Highland Park, Illinois. Most include lunch and guest speaker.  Location, Details and any Fees for Members or Non Members will be announced the month prior to the meeting. Some meetings are for members only. Email us for Membership details! GardenGuildHP@gmail.com