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 versatile vegetable is perfect for a variety of delicious dishes. If you don’t have a garden, local farmers markets offer plenty of fresh produce. For…
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 event invites guests to unwind in the historic ambiance of 527 Main St. Indulge in a selection of teas and delectable treats while enjoying 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 activity as customers flocked to purchase flowers, annuals, perennials, and vegetables for their gardens. The growing and gardening season is in full swing, and plants…
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. In this month’s presentation, Edible Flowers, Marcy will delve into the world of edible flowers with her photo-based presentation. Discover the delicious flavors of Day…
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 to be able to accomplish new projects with the added funding. Raffle Winners Announced: Kristen was the very first person to purchase raffle tickets, and…
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. Bulbs such as hyacinths, tulips, and daffodils are starting to bloom and displaying all their beauty, signaling the start of the official arrival of the…
West Chicago’s Blooming Fest is a wonderful community event that brings together not just gardeners, but the whole community with entertainment, shopping,a large selection of vendors, activities and food- Something the whole family can enjoy. This time-honored festival is on the horizon and will be happening next month. This festival is a favorite tradition in…
We Grow Dreams Greenhouse has announced that is has many new varieties for the 2024 growing and gardening season. There are lots of new blooms this year in many different sized pots. They’re very excited to be offering more drought tolerant combination baskets containing lantana, scaevola, and portulaca that can withstand drying our much better…
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 10th from 9 AM – 2 PM where we will have a large selection of vegetable seeds up for grabs along with herbs, annual flowers,…
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 starting seeds indoors this winter, in preparation for Spring gardening. The class will take place tomorrow, Thursday, January 25 at St. Andrew Lutheran Church-151 N….
Healthy West Chicago, a collaboration of community leaders in local government, education, healthcare, social services, faith-based congregations, businesses, and non-profit organizations who have organized to increase nutrition and physical activity in the City of West Chicago. The non-profit organization was formalized in 2014 through funding from a grant from Northwestern Medicine (formerly Cadence Health) and…
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. Once a month they offer family cooking classes. Learn how to create wonderful, healthy meals to get your family on track for healthy, nutritious, and…
As of Monday St. Michael’s Church in West Chicago has donated 305 lbs of Assorted Peppers and 18 lbs of Green beans to Neighborhood Food Pantries. From the Hydroponics Basement we have donated 1,104 Romaine lettuce plants. 3 West Chicago Community High School Students, Neela, Jessie and Mathew helped with replanting the lettuce seeds in…
Gorgeous fall mums are in bloom at Windy Acres Farm. Hardy for chilly weather and easy to maintain this season. Find many colors and sizes todayThere are so many beautiful blooms your Instagram will love your pictures! Plus, Delivery is available with Errand Up! Order here >>> https://t.ly/uVsGI Windy Acres farm is located at 37W446…
“Great oaks from little acorns grow.” -This quote is often attributed to Geoffrey Chaucer, the English poet and author known for his renowned work “The Canterbury Tales.” In and around West Chicago this fall, oak trees are putting on an extraordinary show as they generously shower us with a bountiful mast of acorns. This is…
What kind of gardener are you? Ball experts help you find out with these 4 fall trends for 2023. As summer winds down and cooler temperatures emerge, it’s time to embrace the vibrant colors and bountiful rewards of fall gardening. What better time to dig into your gardening personality than the start of a new…
The West Chicago Park District has launched the WeGo VIP (Volunteers in Parks) Program to connect volunteers with opportunities in parks and recreation. Get ready for an exhilarating adventure with the newly launched WeGo VIP (Volunteers in Parks) Program by the West Chicago Park District! It’s all about connecting passionate volunteers like you with incredible…
Join HealthyWestChicago and the Dupage County Master Gardeners for their Fall Clean-Up program at 7:00 on October 17th at Gallery 200-Located at the corner of Washington and Main Streets-West Chicago . Getting everything wrapped up at the end of the growing season can be overwhelming. Members of DuPage Master Gardeners and Healthy West Chicago will…
The West Chicago Community Garden Operated by St. Michael’s United Church of Christ, and Peace Jam Infinity will hold its first Community Volunteer Day and Hydroponics Open Lab event. This event will take place at Neighborhood Food Pantries- 123 Fremont St., West Chicago, and the public is invited to attend. PeaceJam Infinity is a youth…
The West Chicago Community Garden Operated by St. Michael’s United Church of Christ, Healthy West Chicago and Peace Jam Infinity will hold its first Community Volunteer Day and Hydroponics Open Lab event. This event will take place at Neighborhood Food Pantries- 123 Fremont St., West Chicago, and the public is invited to attend. PeaceJam Infinity…
It’s time for a late planting of some favorites, harvesting squashes, and prepping your garden beds for the coming winter. Here are some fall gardening tips to help you out from Healthy West Chicago
From The Editor’s Desk: While our family is very grateful and enjoying the abundance of fresh produce from our vegetable garden, it’s a bit overwhelming to keep up at times. We planted more tomato plants than we normally do, including heirloom varieties we got from We Grow Dreams in West Chicago. We also started some…
