Our monthly meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm at a location stated in the below Meeting Calendar, subject to change.
6:30pm: Refreshments
6:45pm: Monthly program, followed by meeting
Upcoming Programs for 2026
January 21st – Program is a “hands on” Winter Sowing Project for members. Please bring a scissors and a trowel. We will provide all other supplies including seeds. Also a Business Meeting (2026 budget, Calendar of Events, committee sign-up). Location of this meeting is at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 404 North Green Street in McHenry
Hostess: Kathleen Fitzgerald, Edyta Greczek, Megan Green
February 25th – Please note: this is a change to this month’s meeting date. Program given by our club member Carlton Brown He will share his knowledge and experience growing Amaryllis bulbs. Location of this meeting is at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 404 North Green Street in McHenry
Hostesses: Erin Vache, Jeanette Levine, Wanda Comein
March 18th – Program is “Herbal Gardening and Medicine”, presented by Mel Zaloudek. Location of this meeting is at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 404 North Green Street in McHenry
Hostesses: Kim Elia
April 15th – Program is Spring Wildflowers, presented by Rachel Gustafson, McHenry Conservation District. Location of this meeting is at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 404 North Green Street in McHenry
Hostesses: Linda Wood
May 20th – Program is “Turn your garden into a perfect B&B for birds”, presented by Alyse Cotton Burman. Location of this meeting is at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 404 North Green Street in McHenry
Hostesses: Kim Held, Vickie French, Marie Peevy
June 17th – Program is “Plant your own container”, supplies are provided. Location of this meeting is at Harms Farm Garden Center in McHenry
Hostesses: Megan Green, Linda Wood
July 15th – (Closed Meeting at a member’s home) ANNUAL SUMMER POTLUCK PICNIC. It is at the home and garden of club member Edyta Greczek.
Hostesses: Edyta Greczek
August 19th – Program is “Dragonflies and Damselflies: The garden’s frequent flyers”, presented by Cindy Crosby. Location of this meeting is at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 404 North Green Street in McHenry
Hostesses: Traudl Koeberlein, Debbie Hoffmann, Pat Leucht
September 16th – Program is “Everything You Know About Gardening is Wrong. Myths, Misinformation and Well-Meant, but inaccurate, Advice from Mom”, presented by Mike Nowak. Location of this meeting is at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 404 North Green Street in McHenry
Hostesses: Gina Dunkley, Suzanne Yazel
October 21st – Program is Hydrangeas, presented by Heather Moister. Location of this meeting is at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 404 North Green Street in McHenry
Hostesses: Marge Richardson, Milka Zanderson, Edyta Greczek
November 18th – Voting for 2027 club officers. Location of this meeting is at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 404 North Green Street in McHenry
Hostesses: Pat Dicker, Debbie Gigl
December 16th – (Closed Meeting at a member’s home) ANNUAL HOLIDAY POTLUCK PARTY. It is at the home of a club member to be determined. Also, will include the Installation of New Board Members.
Hostesses:
All programs and meeting locations are subject to change.