Programs for 2023/2024
We meet the fourth Wednesday in the months of September, October, February, March, April, and May. November is on the third Wednesday
Meetings begin at 8:45 AM with registration and refreshments.
The business meeting starts at 9:15 AM with the program to follow.
Meeting Cost, Reservations, and Payment
Meeting costs are: $15 for members, $20 for guests except March will be $35.
The cost for the December and May luncheons will be determined.
September 27, 2023: "All about Roses" with Dianne Sommers, President of American Rose Society.
Dianne will discuss the care of roses and particularly about how this has changed in recent years.
In October we will meet at: Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville, IL 60540
Meeting Rooms A &B located on lower level
Reservations are required. Contact our Social Committee Chair, Barbara 630-650-4405.
October 25, 2023: Program "Fantastic shrubs for your Fall Garden" presented by Kim Hartmann.
Kim is an educator, landscape designer and garden center manager for the last 35 years. She is currently the Horticulture Purchasing Manager for the Rosborough Partners Landscaping Design in Libertyville, IL.
Reservations are due by Saturday, October 21
In October we will meet at: Naperville Municipal Center
400 S. Eagle Street
Naperville, IL 60540
Meeting Rooms A &B located on lower level
Reservations are required. Contact our Social Committee Chair, Barbara 630-650-4405.
November 15, 2023: Program "Holiday Magic" presented by Gerrit Husar of Farmdog Flowers, Batavia
This program will have an exciting design program highlighting the upcoming holidays. Gerrit started his shop in 2020 and grows many of his flowers at his micro-farm outside Batavia.
We will meet in November at: Naperville Municipal Center
400 S. Eagle Street
Naperville, IL 60540
Meeting Rooms A &B located on lower level.
Reservations are required. Contact our Social Committee Chair, Barbara: 630-650-4405.
Cup of Cheer™ November 30 and December 1, 9a to 4p.
Click the following link to see what NCTV said about us:
https://www.nctv17.org/news/naperville-garden-club-kicks-off-the-holiday-spirit-with-its-annual-cup-of-cheer/?fbclid=IwAR2VhjVlIeAh8Rv008azF8t2ARP4cTxIF4oPZLLEUzjUhQ_jEfoeQiS3AkQ
December 13: "Holiday Luncheon"
We gather to celebrate the season and our group effort hosting another fabulous Cup of Cheer™
Luncheon starts at 11am at Naperville Country Club, 25W570 Chicago Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540
Reservations are required. Cost is yet to be determined. Contact our Social Committee Chair, Barbara: 630-650-4405.
January, 2024: no meeting
February 28, 2024: "Is Outdoor Lighting for You?"
Have you noticed how many houses and trees light up the nighttime sky? Drew Carhart is the webmaster of the Illinois Coalition for Responsible Outdoor Lighting's site. He will talk about sustainable outdoor lighting and how to minimize light pollution.
We will meet in February at: Grace United Methodist Church
300 E Gartner Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
This is a change from the yearbook due to conflict with Municipal Center
Reservations are required. Contact our Social Committee Chair, Barbara: 630-650-4405.
March 27, 2024: "Hands-on Floral Design Workshop" by Janet Gallagher
Janet returns with her popular workshop. All materials including flowers will be supplied by Janet. She is the floral design instructor at Kishwaukee College and owns her own floral design company specializing in wedding events.
Meeting cost is still $15 for members but $35 for guests. We will meet in March at: Naperville Municipal Center
400 S. Eagle Street
Naperville, IL 60540
Meeting Rooms A &B located on lower level.
Reservations are required. Contact our Social Committee Chair, Barbara: 630-650-4405.
April 24, 2024: "Illinois' Wild and Wonderful Early Bloomers" with Cindy Crosby
Wildflowers are the perfect topic for this month. Cindy Crosby has a master's degree in natural resources and is the author of 20 books on natural history and horticulture. She volunteers as a Master Gardener and is a steward at the Morton Arboretum and Nachusa Grasslands in Franklin Grove, IL.
We will meet in April at: Naperville Municipal Center
400 S. Eagle Street
Naperville, IL 60540
Meeting Rooms A &B located on lower level.
Reservations are required. Contact our Social Committee Chair, Barbara: 630-650-4405.
May 22, 2024: "Flowers in Bloom" with Joseph Wells
Joseph is a former lead designer with Mariano's. His creativity and skill will give us many inspirations.
Luncheon starts at 11a, cost as yet to be determined.
Naperville Country Club
25W570 Chicago Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540
We meet the fourth Wednesday in the months of September, October, February, March, April, and May. November is on the third Wednesday
Meetings begin at 8:45 AM with registration and refreshments.
The business meeting starts at 9:15 AM with the program to follow.
Meeting Cost, Reservations, and Payment
Meeting costs are: $15 for members, $20 for guests except March will be $35.
The cost for the December and May luncheons will be determined.
September 27, 2023: "All about Roses" with Dianne Sommers, President of American Rose Society.
Dianne will discuss the care of roses and particularly about how this has changed in recent years.
In October we will meet at: Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville, IL 60540
Meeting Rooms A &B located on lower level
Reservations are required. Contact our Social Committee Chair, Barbara 630-650-4405.
October 25, 2023: Program "Fantastic shrubs for your Fall Garden" presented by Kim Hartmann.
Kim is an educator, landscape designer and garden center manager for the last 35 years. She is currently the Horticulture Purchasing Manager for the Rosborough Partners Landscaping Design in Libertyville, IL.
Reservations are due by Saturday, October 21
In October we will meet at: Naperville Municipal Center
400 S. Eagle Street
Naperville, IL 60540
Meeting Rooms A &B located on lower level
Reservations are required. Contact our Social Committee Chair, Barbara 630-650-4405.
November 15, 2023: Program "Holiday Magic" presented by Gerrit Husar of Farmdog Flowers, Batavia
This program will have an exciting design program highlighting the upcoming holidays. Gerrit started his shop in 2020 and grows many of his flowers at his micro-farm outside Batavia.
We will meet in November at: Naperville Municipal Center
400 S. Eagle Street
Naperville, IL 60540
Meeting Rooms A &B located on lower level.
Reservations are required. Contact our Social Committee Chair, Barbara: 630-650-4405.
Cup of Cheer™ November 30 and December 1, 9a to 4p.
Click the following link to see what NCTV said about us:
https://www.nctv17.org/news/naperville-garden-club-kicks-off-the-holiday-spirit-with-its-annual-cup-of-cheer/?fbclid=IwAR2VhjVlIeAh8Rv008azF8t2ARP4cTxIF4oPZLLEUzjUhQ_jEfoeQiS3AkQ
December 13: "Holiday Luncheon"
We gather to celebrate the season and our group effort hosting another fabulous Cup of Cheer™
Luncheon starts at 11am at Naperville Country Club, 25W570 Chicago Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540
Reservations are required. Cost is yet to be determined. Contact our Social Committee Chair, Barbara: 630-650-4405.
January, 2024: no meeting
February 28, 2024: "Is Outdoor Lighting for You?"
Have you noticed how many houses and trees light up the nighttime sky? Drew Carhart is the webmaster of the Illinois Coalition for Responsible Outdoor Lighting's site. He will talk about sustainable outdoor lighting and how to minimize light pollution.
We will meet in February at: Grace United Methodist Church
300 E Gartner Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
This is a change from the yearbook due to conflict with Municipal Center
Reservations are required. Contact our Social Committee Chair, Barbara: 630-650-4405.
March 27, 2024: "Hands-on Floral Design Workshop" by Janet Gallagher
Janet returns with her popular workshop. All materials including flowers will be supplied by Janet. She is the floral design instructor at Kishwaukee College and owns her own floral design company specializing in wedding events.
Meeting cost is still $15 for members but $35 for guests. We will meet in March at: Naperville Municipal Center
400 S. Eagle Street
Naperville, IL 60540
Meeting Rooms A &B located on lower level.
Reservations are required. Contact our Social Committee Chair, Barbara: 630-650-4405.
April 24, 2024: "Illinois' Wild and Wonderful Early Bloomers" with Cindy Crosby
Wildflowers are the perfect topic for this month. Cindy Crosby has a master's degree in natural resources and is the author of 20 books on natural history and horticulture. She volunteers as a Master Gardener and is a steward at the Morton Arboretum and Nachusa Grasslands in Franklin Grove, IL.
We will meet in April at: Naperville Municipal Center
400 S. Eagle Street
Naperville, IL 60540
Meeting Rooms A &B located on lower level.
Reservations are required. Contact our Social Committee Chair, Barbara: 630-650-4405.
May 22, 2024: "Flowers in Bloom" with Joseph Wells
Joseph is a former lead designer with Mariano's. His creativity and skill will give us many inspirations.
Luncheon starts at 11a, cost as yet to be determined.
Naperville Country Club
25W570 Chicago Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540