GLENVIEW GARDENERS ANNUAL GARDEN WALK & PLANT SALE
Glenview Gardeners will hold their annual Summer Garden Walk and plant sale on Sunday, June 30th, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Visitors are invited. Three Glenview area gardens will be open from 1:00-4:00 p.m., each characterized by the garden club members who tend them. For directions and map, visit the website. Admission is free. Club membership available at ½ price during walk.
The first garden to be visited is at the home of Judy and Bill Oppegard,2827 Knollwood Drive, Glenview. Their various backyard gardens, tended by the owners, feature deer resistant plants which tolerate shade. Highlighted areas include hostas, native plants, vegetables, spring bulbs, English and butterfly gardens and a pond area. Plants and garden related items will be for sale at this location.
The second garden to be visited is at the home of Holly Jansen, 2238 Central Road, Glenview. Her front entryway features A miniature fairygarden, two small benches and berm planted with perennials and succulents. A recycled flagstone path is interplanted with stepables leading down the side yard to the rear. The partly sunny back yard is a relaxed area with ornamental and specialty perennials in island and border plantings.
The third garden to be visited is at the home of Lana and Rich Gernady, 6509 West Palma Lane, Morton Grove. This award winning garden has been featured in newspapers and magazines. In continuous bloom from March through November, annuals, perennials, ivy, hanging baskets, herbs, flowering bushes and fruit trees grace the property. A fairy bed, cat topiary, wheelbarrow planter and grand potted tomato add interest. The owners have completed all the work in their garden including edging, a glass house and small pond. Charming garden critters, bird houses, feeders and a bird bath fountain complete the display.
Judy Oppegard is chairman of the event (847-724-2286), with Bill Oppegard as co-chair. Plants and Gardening related items will be for sale at the sites. A Fairy container garden raffle will be held. Refreshments are available.
Glenview Gardeners is an area garden club open to both men and women who are interested in all aspects of gardening. Interests include indoor/outdoor gardening, landscape design and specialty gardening.
Visitors are welcome. For further information call: 847-724-2286 orEmail: ggardeners@gmail.com visit their website at: www.glenviewgardeners.org
