GGW 2022-2023 PROGRAMS
March General Meeting
“Spring into Wellness”
March 15, 2023
Home of Ashley Danis, 63 Indian Hill Road, Winnetka
9:00 A.M. Coffee
9:30 A.M. Meeting and Program
Leah Bostrom, certified health coach and founder of Chia Leah, is passionate about fueling a healthy lifestyle through nutrition education and her Clean Eats product line. She’ll share easy tips and techniques on how we can upgrade our health this spring by adding in foods that fight inflammation and boost immunity, and unexpected lifestyle habits to improve longevity.
April General Meeting
“Growing Dahlias”
April 19, 2023
Michigan Shores Club, 911 Michigan Avenue, Wilmette
9:00 A.M. Coffee
9:30 A.M. Meeting and Program
Dahlias are stunning flowers to grow and cut for beautiful floral arrangements. At her Wisconsin farm, Choosing Calm, Winnetka gardener Karin Fink, grows distinctive dahlias from tubers gathered all over the world. She will share with us step by step tips for growing dahlias in our own gardens.
GCA Flower Show
“It’s Elemental!
Earth, Air, Fire, and Water”
May 16-18, 2023
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 616 Lake Street, Evanston
Garden Guild of Winnetka and Garden Club of Evanston are joining forces to stage a GCA Flower Show. Complete details and show schedule to follow.
Set-up and Passing – May 16
Judging, Open to the Public, and Opening Party – May 17
Open to the Public and Tear Down – May 18
Annual Meeting
“A Cocktail Celebration”
June 21, 2023
Home of Mary Griffin, 14 Indian Hill Road, Winnetka
5:00 – 7:00 P.M.
Join us for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and awards as we wrap up 2022-2023 Club year. We will welcome our new members, introduce our new Officers and Committee Chairs, and toast the Club’s accomplishments.
GGW 2022-2023 BOARD MEETINGS
Officers and Committee Chairs are encouraged to attend all Board meetings. All members are welcome to attend. Hosted at the home of Anne Frank, 525 Monroe Avenue, Glencoe, 9:30 to 11:30 A.M.
September 14, 2022
October 12, 2022
November 9, 2022
No December meeting
January 11, 2023
February 8, 2023
March 8, 2023
April 12, 2023
May 10, 2023
June 14, 2023
Past 2022-23 GGW Meetings
September General Meeting
“Botanical Arts”
September 21, 2022
Skokie Country Club
Botanical art combines scientific observation and artistic expression. Claudia Lane is President of the American Society of Botanical Artists, on the faculty of the Chicago Botanic Garden, and past president of Garden Club of Evanston. She will discuss her evolution from floral designer to accomplished botanical artist.
November General Meeting
“Under the Tuscan Moon: The Challenges of Producing
Elegant Wine and Award-Winning Olive Oil in Italy”
November 16, 2022
Home of Katie Hazelwood
Margot Bowen, former Garden Guild member, founder of Ultima Pietra, organic farmer, and certified olive oil sommelier, will speak to us about her passion project: producing fine wines and olive oil on her small farm in southern Tuscany, following organic and biodynamic principles.
December General Meeting
“Holiday Celebration and Tea”
December 7, 2022
Home of Lisa Johnson
Join your Garden Guild friends as we celebrate the holiday season at our festive, annual Holiday Tea.
January General Meeting
“iPhone Photography”
January 18, 2023
Hadley School
What’s the key to incredible iPhone photographs? Award winning photographers and GCA photography judges Shelley Galloway and Debbie Ross will teach you the tricks. Please bring your iPhone or iPad, downloaded with Snapseed, so you can learn how to navigate and use this powerful editing app.
February General Meeting
“Winnetka on Fire”
February 15, 2023
Home of Diane Melio
Controlled use of fire is a key feature of prairie and forest stewardship, including our own Bell Woods and Crow Island Woods. Jack Pizzo, founder of Pizzo and Associates, will share how prescribed burns improve wildlife habitat, welcome pollinators, and reduce invasive species, while restoring and maintaining native plant life.
