MARCH
MARCH 13, 14
SAUK VALLEY HOME SHOW, STERLING, IL
MARCH 26, 27, 28 FRI - SUN
QCCA LAWN & GARDEN SHOW, ROCK ISLAND, IL
APRIL
APRIL 10 SAT 10 AM
VEGGIE GARDENING CLASS
Join us for this FREE class to learn about growing your own vegetable garden.
APRIL 17 SAT 10 AM
CONTAINER GARDEN CLASS
Join us for this perennial favorite for gardeners. Learn basic tips and techniques for making
your own beautiful container gardens. Bring a pot and let us help you plant your container right
there! We’ll keep it safe from frost and when it’s time, you can pick it up with a month’s growth
already underway. Bring your buddies and make it a morning get together. FREE for
observers. Cost of plants and soil for those who participate.
MAY
MAY 1, 2 SAT - SUN
SPRING OPEN HOUSE
Kick off the gardening season in style! Come on out for food, door prizes, and plants galore.
All the latest Heucheras, unusual annuals, perennials, and nursery stock are ready for your
perusal.
JUNE
JUNE 4, 5, 6 FRI - SUN
KLEHM ARBORETUM GARDEN FAIR
JULY
JULY 10 SAT 10 AM
DO'S AND DON'TS OF HOME LANDSCAPING
Join us for this FREE class to learn tips and techniques for designing and installing your own
landscaping. Great for the do-it-yourselfer.
AUGUST
AUGUST 21 SAT NOON-11 PM
2ND ANNUAL
GARDENSTOCK
ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Get ready to rock your heart out with the second annual Gardenstock Art and Music Festival
benefiting the Sinnissippi Center’s Gardening Program. Bring a chair and cooler or sample
scrumptious offerings from local drink and food vendors. Make yourself at home while you
listen to ten bands ranging from folk, to bluegrass, and rock. Wander the art festival grounds
and check out the best in local creativity. A nominal donation at the gate gets you in for the day.
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 18 SAT 5-9 PM
5TH ANNUAL FALL FEST
CHILI COOK-OFF
Who will take the traveling chili award for 2010? This year’s cook-off is bigger and better than
ever. A panel of judges will cast their vote for the hottest, best flavor, and best named chili. The
people will have their say with a vote for People’s Choice. Bring a lawn chair and cooler and
make an evening of it. Listen to the sounds of area musicians and sample the tastiest chili’s in
town. $3 gets you in for one of the area’s best kept festivals around.
OCTOBER
OCTOBER 9 SAT 10 AM
FALL WREATH CLASS
Join us for this class to learn about turning autumn plants in your yard into a beautiful fall
wreath. FREE for observers. FEE for make and take.
OCTOBER 16 SAT 10 AM
FALL DECOR CLASS
Join us for this FREE class to learn about using plants and found objects to make a lovely fall
display.
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 12 FRI 5 - 9 PM
CANDLELIGHT PREVIEW FOR OPEN HOUSE
Get a candlelit sneak peek at the goodies for the holiday season.
NOVEMBER 13, 14 SAT - SUN
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
A tradition in the area, get your self in the mood with a wonderful spectacle of lights, gifts and
Christmas décor. Order your handmade wreath during our open house special and save!
NOVEMBER 20 SAT 10 AM
HOLIDAY DECORATING
Join us for this FREE class to learn how to make charming holiday decorations with plants
found in your yard. Evergreen pots, hanging baskets, and window boxes creatively designed
will be detailed. Great for the do-it-yourselfer.
MARCH 13, 14
SAUK VALLEY HOME SHOW, STERLING, IL
MARCH 26, 27, 28 FRI - SUN
QCCA LAWN & GARDEN SHOW, ROCK ISLAND, IL
APRIL
APRIL 10 SAT 10 AM
VEGGIE GARDENING CLASS
Join us for this FREE class to learn about growing your own vegetable garden.
APRIL 17 SAT 10 AM
CONTAINER GARDEN CLASS
Join us for this perennial favorite for gardeners. Learn basic tips and techniques for making
your own beautiful container gardens. Bring a pot and let us help you plant your container right
there! We’ll keep it safe from frost and when it’s time, you can pick it up with a month’s growth
already underway. Bring your buddies and make it a morning get together. FREE for
observers. Cost of plants and soil for those who participate.
MAY
MAY 1, 2 SAT - SUN
SPRING OPEN HOUSE
Kick off the gardening season in style! Come on out for food, door prizes, and plants galore.
All the latest Heucheras, unusual annuals, perennials, and nursery stock are ready for your
perusal.
JUNE
JUNE 4, 5, 6 FRI - SUN
KLEHM ARBORETUM GARDEN FAIR
JULY
JULY 10 SAT 10 AM
DO'S AND DON'TS OF HOME LANDSCAPING
Join us for this FREE class to learn tips and techniques for designing and installing your own
landscaping. Great for the do-it-yourselfer.
AUGUST
AUGUST 21 SAT NOON-11 PM
2ND ANNUAL
GARDENSTOCK
ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Get ready to rock your heart out with the second annual Gardenstock Art and Music Festival
benefiting the Sinnissippi Center’s Gardening Program. Bring a chair and cooler or sample
scrumptious offerings from local drink and food vendors. Make yourself at home while you
listen to ten bands ranging from folk, to bluegrass, and rock. Wander the art festival grounds
and check out the best in local creativity. A nominal donation at the gate gets you in for the day.
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 18 SAT 5-9 PM
5TH ANNUAL FALL FEST
CHILI COOK-OFF
Who will take the traveling chili award for 2010? This year’s cook-off is bigger and better than
ever. A panel of judges will cast their vote for the hottest, best flavor, and best named chili. The
people will have their say with a vote for People’s Choice. Bring a lawn chair and cooler and
make an evening of it. Listen to the sounds of area musicians and sample the tastiest chili’s in
town. $3 gets you in for one of the area’s best kept festivals around.
OCTOBER
OCTOBER 9 SAT 10 AM
FALL WREATH CLASS
Join us for this class to learn about turning autumn plants in your yard into a beautiful fall
wreath. FREE for observers. FEE for make and take.
OCTOBER 16 SAT 10 AM
FALL DECOR CLASS
Join us for this FREE class to learn about using plants and found objects to make a lovely fall
display.
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER 12 FRI 5 - 9 PM
CANDLELIGHT PREVIEW FOR OPEN HOUSE
Get a candlelit sneak peek at the goodies for the holiday season.
NOVEMBER 13, 14 SAT - SUN
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
A tradition in the area, get your self in the mood with a wonderful spectacle of lights, gifts and
Christmas décor. Order your handmade wreath during our open house special and save!
NOVEMBER 20 SAT 10 AM
HOLIDAY DECORATING
Join us for this FREE class to learn how to make charming holiday decorations with plants
found in your yard. Evergreen pots, hanging baskets, and window boxes creatively designed
will be detailed. Great for the do-it-yourselfer.
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