Ice Cream Social 2024

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July 20th was the date for our second annual ice cream social. Our host Nancy C once again hosted an amazing event for our members that delivered "ice cream, fun and fellowship". We welcomed new members and enjoyed catching up with old members. 

AGC members held an ice cream social to take a break from gardening and enjoy a beautiful summer day! Our amazing hosts Nancy C. and Judy C. put together an amazing ice cream buffet with all the flavors and toppings. Many thanks to Nancy C. for allowing us into her home and welcoming us all! After enjoying our ice cream we played a trivia game that tested our knowledge of gardening and plants. The grand prize was claimed by two members who received beautiful paintings created by our hostess Nancy!

6 members of AGC visited the CBG on a beautiful day in August. They visited the vegetable garden, took a ride on the narrated tram ride which gives you a wonderful overview of all of the gardens. Some of them also visited the bonsai exhibit and visited the butterfly exhibit. The butterfly exhibit was the highlight of the visit. The butterflies were very active. They seemed to be playing with one another.  Flying around landing on flowers rocks and people. Some of members were lucky enough to have butterflies land on their hands. It was a wonderful group outing day! 

It was a fantastic club gathering "Meet & Greet" at our member Linda Fox's beautiful home garden on Sep. 28th 2019. 15 members attended event. Warm and relax fellowship chit chat accompanied with delicious food and wine, what can be batter than that in this chilly autumn afternoon. Thank you, Linda, for your hospitality to host this event. Everyone had a great time!  Pictures below can tell a better story. 

What a wonderful summer garden party we had on Saturday August 24th at Antony and John's beautiful home and garden. Nestled in the city of Waukegan, it's an oasis of three years in the making. It was started from a blank canvas, evolved into a lush landscape with perennial and annual flowers and evergreens, combined with outstanding hardscape, such as sculptures, a koi pond and comfy sitting arrangements, that made this place an every gardener's envy. The house inside has been also tastefully decorated with eye catching arts and crafts. The weather was perfect, the food was delicious and as colorful as flowers.  At the end of the party, we even had an authentic English tea that brewed by real Englishman Antony. What a treat! Our members enjoyed every minute of this party. Thank you, Antony and John!

Below are photos taken at the event that are worth more than thousand words.

A group of club members visited Volo Bog State Park and took a guided walking tour of the site.  The outing was organized by member Linda Fox.

Volo Bog exhibits all stages of bog succession. A floating mat of sphagnum moss, cattails and sedges surrounds an open pool of water in the center of the bog.

What a great afternoon for a picnic at a park like private garden, in and out of a gorgeous house with a million-dollar view and delicious food. Thanks to our member/ gracious hostess Linda Fox, who made this club summer picnic possible. More than half of the members attended and really enjoyed the event. The pictures are worth thousand of words. Please view the slideshow below. 

A group of club members visited the Chicago Botanic Gardens to view the Wonderland Express, an annual holiday extravaganza featuring magnificent model trains, magical and glittering indoor snow, and meticulously crafted Chicago landmarks in miniature. Plus, see intricate ice carvings and hear beautiful music from carolers.  It’s truly magical to see what is done with miniature Botanical.  Our visit was concluded with lunch at the Café and a visit to the Gift Shop. 

9 members & 1 guest of AGC met at United Methodist Church on Wednesday Sep. 20 and car pooled to Egg Harbor in Lake Geneva for a delightful lunch/brunch. Then on to the Northwind Perennial Farm for a guided tour. Northwind Perennial Farm is an early 1900s farmstead. Founded in 1991, specializing growing regionally hardy perennials. They offer landscape design services and a unique garden shop filled with art, garden accents and home décor. Visit Northwind and explore the lush serene display gardens, benefit from cutting edge plant knowledge and leave with flourishing plants and rare findings.
Thank you Cheryl & Judy for planning a delightful outing for us.  Great turnout, delicious lunch/brunch and Northwind was wonderful. We will go back as a group again when they have their holiday shop open and running in the holiday season.
http://northwindperennialfarm.com/garden-shop/christmas- shop/