Spreading the Love of Gardens Since 1937
Welcome Chris Tollefsen-Smith (new IDGC Member in 2022) as she demonstrates and helps IDGC members in creating their very own holiday arrangements. Bring your own container that you would like to beautify with florals or greenery. Chris is very experienced in making wreaths and other holiday decor. Bring your own supplies, scissors and some beautiful […]
The monarch you saw this summer probably only lived a few weeks. Only one species of Monarch butterflies is capable of migrating from as far north as Canada to the mountains of Michoacán, Mexico, a distance of nearly 3000 miles. This super-generation that lives up to 8 months only appears every 3-5 generations. They huddle […]
November comes And November goes, With the last red berries And the first white snows. With night coming early And dawn coming late, And ice in the bucket And frost by the gate. The fires burn And the kettle sings, And earth sinks to rest Until next Spring. by Clyde Watson
The monarch butterfly, with its unmistakable orange wings, is beautiful to behold. More importantly, it plays a vital role in pollination, contributing to our entire food chain. Numbers are down by as much as 53% this year for some varieties. The drop off is most likely due to loss of breeding habitat according to Doug […]
November is Thanksgiving month so I’m trying to count my blessings. One of them is that this club, which began in 1937, is still such an active organization—even in the midst of this pandemic. I really feel we will emerge from this as strong as we were before, and maybe even more energized and ready […]
Welcome to the Illinois Dunesland Garden Club November meeting. Or at least as close as we can come to a meeting! November is Thanksgiving month so I’m trying to count my blessings. One of them is that this club, which began in 1937, is still such an active organization—even in the midst of this pandemic. […]
Recipe for Homemade Suet Cakes 1 1/2 cups lard or shortening (palm free) 3/4 cup peanut butter 3 1/2 cups bird seed 1 cup quick oats 1/2 cup corn meal Mix dry ingredients together in a bowl Melt lard and peanut butter. Pour over dry ingredients and stir to combine. Pour or press into molds. […]
November starts crisp days and snuggly nights. Our gardens are winding down and the anticipation of snow is on the horizon. Winter is upon us and gardens should be put to bed. Perennials—Leave most perennials for the birds and wildlife. However, some should be cut back (2-3”) due to disease problems or flopping in […]
The only new mailing we had for October was Get Well wishes sent to Ruthann Davis.
Work of sight is done. Now do heart work On the pictures within you. Rainer Maria Rilke Another growing season draws to a close. While we clear our plots and store our pots many of us make mental notes of what worked and what we may do differently next spring. The more organized among us […]