THE GARDEN CLUB OF DOWNERS GROVE
Established 1927
UPCOMING DATES
MEETINGS AND EVENTS
If you have been looking for a group that shares your love of gardening, interest in conservation, appreciation of wildlife and the environment, promotes city beautification, embraces and encourages youth through nature programs and scholarships; then
The Garden Club of Downers Grove is for you!
Our monthly meetings feature guest speakers on a variety of topics in these areas and offers many opportunitiesfor you to add to your knowledge and/or share ideas with other gardeners.
We welcome all whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a novice.
Come join us at one of our general meetings and see.
No residency is required
Friday April 25 @ 2:00 PM
Hillcrest Elementary School
1435 Jefferson Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60516
Introduction and Welcome by the Principal
Student Presentation
GCDG Representative Comments
Conclusion
Contingency plan for inclement weather:
Please arrive early and bring a photo ID!!!
The dedication will be held in the school library
Tuesday June 3, 2025
Downers Grove Public Library
Becky Brillon
Victory Gardens during WWII
May 19, 2025
Don White
Growing Your First Orchid Successfully
July 2, 2025
Bluman Gardens Talk and Lunch.
September 15, 2025
Kim Hartmann
Best Plants for 2025-2026
October 20, 2025
Alyse Cohen Burman
Birds of Prey
November 24, 2025
Micheale - Florist
Designs by Heritage House
January 19, 2026
Bill Karges
founder of Villa Park’s Pioneer Garden and Feed
Talk Dirty to Me
February 16, 2026
Ken Benson
Houseplants our Friends
March 16, 2026
Dolly Swibes Foster
Long Blooming Perennial Garden
April 2026
May 18, 2026
Nina Koziol
The American Home Garden Design 1830- Present
Meetings:
Monday beginning at 12:15 pm
unless noted otherwise.
Location:
American Legion Post 80
4000 Saratoga Ave.
Downers Grove, IL 60515