There’s nothing like the taste of summer—especially when it comes straight from your own backyard garden or the vibrant Wego community gardens. Whether you’ve been tending your own plot or…
WEST CHICAGO, IL — Local gardening enthusiasts, take note! We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center is hosting its eagerly anticipated Annual Trunk Sale beginning Friday, July 5th at 9:00…
Summer Beauty as depicted in gorgeous hanging baskets purchased at the West Chicago Garden Club plant sale during West Chicago’s Blooming Fest (Our Favorite Festival!) Belleza de verano representada en…
The West Chicago Garden Club kicked off the new year with a lively and informative meeting on January 23, 2025, centered around seed-starting techniques. Long-time club members and seasoned gardeners…
The next meeting of the West Chicago Garden Club will be held in September at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, located at the northeast corner of Prince Crossing and Geneva Road….
West Chicago, IL – Summer gardens are in full bloom, and if you’re fortunate enough to have a vegetable garden, you might find yourself with an abundance of zucchini. This…
Join We Grow Dreams Greenhouse and Garden Center for their highly anticipated annual trunk sale! Fill your vehicle’s trunk for a set price and transform your yard with an abundance…
Join the West Chicago Garden Club for an elegant afternoon tea amidst the serene surroundings of Kruse House Gardens. Scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2024, this delightful…
DuPage County — The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) has confirmed the first mosquito batches to test positive for West Nile virus (WNV) this year in DuPage County.The first WNV-positive…
At the meeting on May 23, the West Chicago Garden Club presented a Lifetime Membership to Billie Childress. A long-time member, Billie has served the club in numerous capacities and…
WEST CHICAGO, IL – As the much-anticipated cicada emergence sweeps across Illinois, residents in West Chicago find themselves in the midst of an unexpected phenomenon. Contrary to predictions and the…
WEST CHICAGO, IL – This past weekend was a vibrant and bustling time at We Grow Dreams Greenhouse and Garden Center, located on Washington Street. The greenhouse was alive with…
The West Chicago Garden Club’s May meeting will be held at St. Andrew Lutheran Church. (NE Corner of Prince Crossing and Geneva Road.) The May speaker will be Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh….
Art will be displayed in Conservation World during the Illinois State Fair The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is hosting a cicada-themed art show during the Illinois State Fair,…
L – Illinois is the 20th state to discover the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis). The tick, considered an invasive species, was found on April 12 during routine active tick…
In conjunction with Healthy West Chicago, Gallery 200 will host a vegetable gardening class on Thursday, May 9th, between 7-8:00pm. Participants will receive seeds and a have a chance to…
We Grow Dreams Greenhouse and Garden Center has announced the winners of their Beautify Raffle and Fundraising initiative, all told, they raised about $4,000.00 through the fundraiser. The business hopes…
The West Chicago Garden Club will meet Meet on April 25 at St Andrew Lutheran Church located at the northeast corner of Prince Crossing & Geneva Road in West Chicago….
As the snow has melted away and the temperatures begin to rise, it’s time to turn our attention to caring for the spring bulbs that we planted in the fall….
Enter our Beautify Your World Cash Raffle to help We Grow Dreams Greenhouse and Garden Center beautify the aging infrastructure of our greenhouses! The greenhouse structures that We Grow Dreams…
Wellness Nights Join Healthy West Chicago once a month starting January 18 for a family fun night of wellness! Parents enjoy a free Zumba class while kids have fun in…
This is a very exciting time of year for the do-it-yourself garden planners and planters. We Grow Dreams will be hosting its fourth annual seed swap event on Saturday, February…
The West Chicago Garden Club will host a program about seed starting indoors this week. Jan Gricus, an Illinois Master Gardener will discuss the necessary equipment and methods used for…
Healthy West Chicago has a full schedule of event programming on tap for the rest of this year, into 2024. From cooking classes to Zumba, something is appealing for all. …
