Garden Tending & Horticultural Training
GARDENING TENDING & HORTICULTURAL TRAINING
Every Saturday, April 7 – November 17, 2018
10am – 1pm
No Admission Charge
Meet at Fountain - Canceled if Raining
The Wicker Park Garden Club and Advisory Council in partnership with the Chicago Park District Community Gardens in the Parks offer you an opportunity to garden each Saturday. Learn horticultural techniques, get some exercise, and meet new friends as you beautify Wicker Park’s 10,000 square feet of ornamental gardens. The gardens are designed, funded and maintained by the Wicker Park Garden Club.
BRING a trowel, pruners, gloves, and knee pads if you have them for gardening. WEAR clothes that you Don't Mind getting dirty.
Plant Sale Fundraiser - May 12 & 13
PLANT SALE
Saturday & Sunday, May 12 & May 13, 2018
10am – 4pm
No Admission Charge
EVENT LOCATION: Westside of Field House
RAIN LOCATION: Gym
Volunteer Sign UP – 10% Discount for 3 Hrs. of Your Time
Wicker Park Advisory Council & Garden Club in partnership with the Chicago Park District will present the 2018 Annual Wicker Park Garden Club Plant Sale. The sale is a FUNDRAISER for the 10,000 sq. ft. of Park Gardens. The gardens are designed, funded and maintained by the Wicker Park Garden Club and are registered as part of the Chicago Park District Community Gardens in the Parks Program.
WHAT IS FOR SALE? You will be able to purchase herbs, vegetables, flowering annuals, hanging baskets and perennials.
KIDS can decorate 4 inch pots, fill them with soil, and then plant seeds in the pots to give to their mothers for Mother’s Day.
All the plants offered at the sale will be personally hand-picked by Wicker Park Garden Club members to perform well in Chicago. Volunteers will assist you with finding the plants that will work best in your gardens, containers, or roof tops - and - help you find the perfect gift for your mother.