Gardening season is in full swing; is your yard ready? Trees, flowers, and other plants are a great way to add beauty to your yard, which will leave you feeling excited to spend time outside. Whether you’re eager to put your green thumb to good use or you’re a fledgling plant enthusiast, you won’t want to miss these upcoming events!
Creative Container Gardening
Thursday, May 11, 7:00-8:30pm, Pollak Room
We’ll cover the basics of container gardening: how to select a container, which plants to use, proper planting and care, and ways to make your containers outstanding.
Sapling Giveaway
Friday, May 12, 9:00am-6:00pm; Saturday, May 13, 9:00am-5:00pm; Sunday, May 14, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Planting a tree is a great way to honor Mother Earth—or your own mother!—during Mother’s Day weekend. Pick up your free oak sapling in our lobby, courtesy of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, then enter to win a free rain barrel. Saplings available while supplies last.
Northbrook's Heritage Trees
Monday, May 15, 2017 - 7:00-8:30pm, Pollak Room
Don’t miss this fascinating panel of local experts as they explore the value of trees and share ways to protect them for the future! Terry Cichocki, Northbrook Village forester, will discuss local tree history. Arborist Paul Hollingsworth will explain tree disease and treatment. Landscape architect Camille Stauber will review tree ecology and soil. Finally, bird expert Libby Hill will examine how trees help birds survive. Go Green Northbrook President Doug Gerleman will moderate the discussion.
Native Plants for the 4 Season Garden
Tuesday, June 6, 7:00-8:30pm, Pollak Room
Native plants have become increasingly popular in home gardens because they need less attention than other plans and are more likely to survive the ups and downs of our Illinois climate. Cynthia Anderson from the School of Architecture & Urban Planning at UW-Milwaukee will discuss how to use native plants to keep your garden beautiful all year long.
Save your seat; register here.
Up for Discussion: How Trees Communicate
Thursday, June 15, 2:00-3:15pm, Pollak Room
Morton Arboretum vice-president Kris Bachtell and Sustainable Places founder Camille Stauber will join us to discuss The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate by Peter Wohlleben. Wohlleben’s book draws on scientific discoveries to explore the similarities between trees and human families. Reading the book is optional. Drop-ins welcome.
