2025 Programs

Spring Flower Demo: The Art of Ikebana

Join Lanie Coldwell, owner of The Shy Flower in Winnetka, for a floral demonstration in the art of Ikebana, an ancient visual art known for its simplicity, clean lines, and strict adherence to rules of design.

Hands-On Program: Creating Spring Bouquets  

Our very own Amy Harris and Nicole Rivera will show us how to turn store-bought flowers into lovely spring bouquets. Participants bring a bunch of flowers and return home with an even more beautiful mixed arrangement!

Presentation: Container Gardening

Longtime Weeder Robyn Lindblad shares Container Gardening: Design Inside and Out for Seasonal Color, an inspiring slide show filled with tips on creating containers and, later, replanting container material in your garden.

Summer Garden Visit
Visit a lovely garden on the North Shore and learn tips on how to keep gardens looking lovely throughout the summer and fall.

Sip & See Gatherings
 Look for pop-up garden club gatherings during these months. Did your garden bloom just as you wished it had? Have some plant material to share? Invite Weeders to enjoy your garden, even at short notice...we'll send the invite and bring treats!

Garden Visit: Native Plants

There is much to learn about native plants and what they give back to our environment. Come learn about the best plants for our area and how to incorporate them into your garden so they grow and flourish!