Thurs. April 19, 2018 9:30 am
“Ryerson Woods - History & Development” by Ann Gusfield Learn about the history and development of the Ryerson Woods Conservation Area and such topics as creating bioswales, use of permeable asphalt, and the Brushwood Education Center. Ann Gusfield, a former long-time resident of Lincolnshire, now resides in Lake Zurich where she has a small landscape design and installation business - Earth & Sun Gardening. Ann holds an Associates degree in Landscape Design and has a background in medical monitoring and writing and was a medical librarian, But now Nature has become her second career.
Time: 9:30 am Continental Breakfast 9:45 am Business Meeting 10:30 am Speaker
Where: Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Station #53 671 Woodlands Parkway (Milwaukee Ave & Corporate Woods Pkwy) Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Parking: Front and back lots of the fire station or at Extended Stay America next door. Please do not park in the medical office lot to the west. Guest speaker in orange-cone designated space near the door!
Beverages: Bring your own beverage of choice; cups & tap water will be available. Guests are always welcome to attend.
Plant Sale Sat. May 5, 2018
Lincolnshire Garden Club Plant Sale Saturday May 5th 9 am - 3 pm
Lincolnshire Swim Club
Yorkshire & Riverwoods Roads
Bring your garden sheers & pruners Tool Sharpening by Exact Blade 9am - 1 pm
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Come Join the Fun---Become a Member Today
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The Garden Club can easily fit
into your busy lifestyle of today. By joining our club you can catch up with
friends, and foster new friendships. Stay connected with us through social
media by reading an interesting item on our website, or connect with us through
Facebook to ask a gardening question. The garden club offers comradery and
support. The energy and inspiration you derive from attending a program, event,
or meeting is invaluable.
Bugs, Bats, Birds and more…. Lincolnshire
Garden Club offers a variety of meaningful programs that goes beyond
plants and flowers. We cultivate our gardens by enriching our members’
knowledge. Here are a few reasons you want to consider joining:
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Appealing variety of programs, field trips and
events offered
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Social opportunities to meet new people
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Plentiful choices to volunteer in our community
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Hands on education and workshops
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Learn how to protect your environment.
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Ability to give back and enrich your community
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Learn how to protect your own backyard
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Socially conscientious, environmentally
responsible
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Share our gardening experiences and successes
Lincolnshire Garden Club meets
on the 3rd Thursday of the month from September through June at 9:30am. You are
welcome to attend our meetings and hopefully join our happy group of gardeners.
For more information please contact our Membership Committee.
We invite you to join and grow
with us!
Click Here to download your 2018-2019 LGC Membership Application
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Chicago Botanic Garden
Being a Lincolnshire Garden Club Member has Advantages.
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The Lincolnshire Garden Club is a member of the Chicago
Botanic Garden. Current members wishing to borrow the
Club's  membership card to visit Chicago's beautiful garden
s should contact our Club President.
The card provides for free parking, admittance, and discounts in the cafe and the Gift Shop.
In addition, if you choose to purchase your
own membership, mention that you are a Lincolnshire Garden Club Member and save.
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Take this LINK to our Forms.
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Message from the President
. . . Joan Keyes
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April’s rare capricious loveliness. - Julie Dorr
No matter what the reason, this is the season, that I must walk around my yard for a Garden check . Well, it’s still brown and crunchy, but I look carefully.. Snow Drops (Galanthus) bravely blooming . Blue Scilla is just beginning to send up it’s brave little leaves. My shady yard is so reluctant to share all the lovely flowers still in slumber. It has taught me patience. There under my patio chairs are all the pots of grocery store Primrose plants which gave so much color to my kitchen window sills, now so sorry looking, but I will find a spot to plant them as soon as the soil warms up a bit. And, as soon as my garden realizes that it is Spring, I will find plants to divide and share with our May 5th Plant sale. This is an event you will not want to miss—Save the date - May 5th 9:00-3:00 at the Lincolnshire Swim Club.
I, in the mean time, will walk in my garden, listen to all the lovely bird songs, and enjoy all the scents and songs of spring.
Who is that in the Tunnel?
Moles, Voles Shrews and Chipmunks
By Ellen Strauss
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It is important to know which kind of
creature you have tunneling in your garden or lawn, as some are beneficial to
your garden.
Moles are 5-7 inches long, with large front paws used for
digging. They are insectivores, and only prey on insects, earthworms, grubs and
beetles. They cultivate and aerate the soil. They are solitary and rarely leave
their tunnels. Their tunnels may slightly injure plants by drying out the
roots. They are considered beneficial animals.
Shrews are smaller than Moles at 4-5 inches long, with pointy noses and small
front feet. They too are insectivores, and prey on earthworms, grubs and other
nuisance insects. Unlike Moles they may occasionally be seen running above ground. They often use old Mole, Vole or Chipmunk
tunnels. They also are considered beneficial to the garden.
Voles are rodents and related to mice, about the same size
as Moles at 5-8 inches, and are herbivores, feeding on plants, bulbs, grasses
and tubers. During the winter they may eat tree bark and roots. They construct
tunnels and may use old Mole tunnels. Unlike Moles and Shrews, they are social
and may be present in large numbers. They produce surface runways between
burrow openings which are noticeable after the snow melts. They are considered
a nuisance animal.
 Next time you see a small animal tunneling or
burrowing. check out whether they can help or hurt your garden.
Sources: Roger S. Bolger, Horticulturalist www.RogerBolger.com
Havahart www.havahart.com
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Recipes Worth Trying
shared with the Lincolnshire Garden Club by Lori Hartnett
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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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