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The Lincolnshire Garden Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible. For more information, contact Treasurer@LincolnshireGardenClub.com. |
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General Membership Meeting
Thurs. Oct. 19, 2017 9:30 AM
 Myths, Misinformation and Well-Meant but Inaccurate Advice from Mom, the Intertubes and Beyond” by Mike Nowak Gardeners are generally trusting souls… which can sometimes land them in a heap of trouble. For instance, a neighbor offers you a plant and says, “You’ll really like this.” When the plant covers your garage and holds your dog hostage, you wonder if it was such a good idea. Mike walks his audience through some common misconceptions about plants, gardening remedies and even insects and why you need to check your sources before you grab your shovel. If you don’t laugh at least once during his presentation, it’s because the surgeon accidentally removed your humor instead of your humerus. (You’d be surprised how often that happens.) 2017 marks 20 years that Mike Nowak has spent talking about gardening, the environment and green living on Chicago radio. In January, The Mike Nowak Show moved to 1590AM WCGO, where it airs on Saturday mornings from 10am to noon. Previously, Mike hosted programs on WGN Radio, WCPT 820AM and Que4 Radio. For two seasons, he was co-host of the local gardening and food TV program Dig In Chicago. His award-winning column has appeared on the inside back page of Chicagoland Gardening Magazine since 2003. In 2014, Around the Block Press published his first book, Attack of the Killer Asparagus and Other Lessons Not Learned in the Garden. Mike co-founded the Midwest Ecological Landscape Alliance (MELA) and served as MELA’s president for four years. He is an Illinois Master Gardener and Openlands TreeKeeper, a current board member of the Illinois Recycling Associationand past president of the Chicago Recycling Coalition, where he served on the board for more than a decade. Time: 9:30 Continental Breakfast 10:00 Business Meeting 10:30 Speaker Where: Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Station #53 671 Woodlands Parkway Vernon Hills, IL 60061 (turn at Milwaukee Ave & Corporate Woods Parkway) Parking: In the front and back lots of the fire station or in the Extended Stay America parking lot next door. Please do not park in the medical office lot west of the fire station. Beverages: Bring your own beverage of choice; cups & tap water will be available.
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 Our October speaker, Mike Nowak, will be just what is needed to introduce some humor into our gardening spirits and you will not want to miss this program. Joan Keyes President Boy, was it hot!! Boy, was it buggy! But 21 of us showed up on Thursday, July 9th, for a lovely garden tour of Old Mill Farm, the home of Frank Mariani. Before we started, Cheryl, Frank’s personal assistant, loaded us up with bug spray and introduced other staff members who were joining us. The walk toward the house was a beautiful shade garden of ferns, astilbe, hosta, Bottlebrush Buckeye and much more. As we walked, Jim, the Head Horticulturist, provided an introduction to the Farm. The approximately 10 acres are mostly wild – “not a formal property” -- including 2 acres of prairie which are periodically burned. Black Walnut and oak trees abound. Wildlife is plentiful with the usual suspects plus ducks that nested in the vegetable garden and flying squirrels that nested in the attic. A House Wren, typically singing his little heart out, was with us throughout the visit. The cultivated gardens were just beyond the swimming pool which lies next to the English Tudor house. After 20 years, the vegetable garden is getting a new structure, including raised beds bordered by stone instead of wood which deteriorated over time. It was beautifully maintained and filled with delicious looking veggies including all kinds of greens, herbs, cucumbers and peppers as well as the usual garden fare. And what do they do with all the produce? Jim said it all gets used by family and friends “of which the Marianis have many.” A variety of native plants filled the flower garden including milkweed, Rattlesnake Master, Prairie Spurge, Purple Prairie Clover and Wild Quinine. Also in the garden, among many other species were Dahlias, Blue Angel Clematis, Trumpet Vine, Lantana, “Lollypop” Verbena and “Breadbox” Poppies which provide the seeds for opium. Pear, plum, apple and cherry trees make up the orchard, and bee hives are also on the property. After resting briefly on the patio by the pool, we thanked our hosts and headed off to The Silo in Lake Bluff, a favorite of LGC members. Pizza, veggie wraps, salads and air conditioning! What more could we want after visiting lovely Old Mill Farm. Written by Marj Lundy
Zucchini & Tomatoes Vegetarian, Wheat Free, Gluten Free, Soy Free Nut Free Makes: 4 cups Ingredients 2 zucchini (about 10 oz. each), ends trimmed 3 Tbsp. water 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. black pepper Few dashes crushed red pepper flakes, optional 1 cup cherry tomatoes 8 leaves fresh basil, chopped (See Fresh Tip) 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese, optional Instructions CUT zucchini into quarters lengthwise; cut each piece into 4 (two-inch) lengths. Place zucchini in large skillet with water, oil and seasoning; Bring liquid to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cover; reduce heat to medium. Cook 6 to 7 minutes or until zucchini is almost tender, stirring occasionally. ADD tomatoes; continue cooking uncovered 3 to 4 minutes or until just softened. Stir in basil; cook about 1 minute. TRANSFER to serving bowl; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Fresh Tips - SUBSTITUTE: Use 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves for fresh.
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