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Next H.E.G.C Meeting
June 1st, 2017
Social/Refreshments: 6:45pm
Business Meeting: 7:15pm
Speaker: 7:30 pm
News from Nancy: May was a hectic month for HEGC with everyone preparing
for summer gardens by picking up plants. The last date for
frost has passed and everyone is busy planting this years
annuals and vegetable gardens. The weather has been so
mild, I’ve been able to continue to divide my perennials for
our Plant Sale, June 2nd. I hope everyone else, in the
club, is doing the same to get ready for the annual fund rais-
er, the day after this month’s meeting. Then we have the
annual Garden Walk followed up by the Pot-luck Picnic.
This year we decided to celebrate the Cubs World Series
Victory, so put on your Cubbie Blue and come join us.
Susan Kern is graciously hosting this years picnic. I look
forward to enjoying the day with everyone.
See you all on June 1st.
Nature Loving, Nancy
2017 Officers
President…………………Nancy Schaefer
Vice-President………..Susan Moynihan
Treasurer……………..Darlene Nicholson
Publicity………………….TBD
Refreshments………………..Joan Ludick
…………………………..Phyllis Banaszak
Program Directors………..Usha Murarka
…………………………….Susan Moynihan
Secretary……………...Camille Pollowy
Giving Garden………………...Joe Celosky
Newsletter Committee….Lisa Moynihan
Snacks & Desserts brought
to us this Month by:
Sherrie Hughes
Marion Stencel
Jamie Smith
Ann Lundsford
Hoffman Estates Garden Club Newsletter
HIGHLIGHTS of May’s EVENT
This month HEGC will feature speaker Jack MacRae, who
for the past 38 years has enjoyed a career focused on the
cultural and natural history of the region of Chicago. He has
worked for the Field Museum, Will County Forest Preserve,
and the Forest Preserve District of Dupage County. Jack
works at the Growing place and will discuss “Trends in
Backyard Wildlife at the Hoffman Estates Garden Club
monthly meeting on Thursday, June 1, 2017, 7:30 pm, at the
Schaumburg Township Library, Roselle & Schaumburg
Roads.
2017 Garden Club Events
June 1st Jack Macray— Backyard Life
June 2nd Annual Farmer’s Market Plant Sale (6am set-up-1pm)
June 24th Garden Walk and Annual Picnic at Susan Kern’s
The Hoffman Estates Garden Club meets the first Thursday of the month (excluding January and July) at the Schaum-
burg District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Rasmussen South Room, 2nd Floor, 7 P.M. All levels of gardeners are wel-
come, beginners to advanced. Dues are: Couple-$20; Single-$16; Senior (65+) -$9. We currently have members
from Elgin, Elk Grove Village, Hoffman Estates, Huntley, Inverness, Medinah, Niles, Roselle, Schaumburg, South Bar-
rington, Streamwood and Westmont. Visitors are always welcome !
Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree. - Emily Bronte
Your Garden in the Month of June
Subtle Suggestions
General Garden Care Apply 1 to 2 inches of leaf mulch on flower beds and around trees, keeping mulch away from the trunks. Mulch conserves mois-
ture, protects plant roots, suppresses weeds, and regulates soil temperature. Make sure all trees, shrubs, perennials, and roses
receive 1 inch of water per week. If Mother Nature does not provide this amount, it is best to water deeply once per week
Rose Care
One application of fertilizer in the spring is usually sufficient for species roses such as Rosa rugosa and shrub roses. All other ros-
es should be given their second application of a well-balanced fertilizer in mid-June or after their initial bloom period.
Annual & Perennial Care
When cutting peony blossoms to bring indoors, remove as few leaves from the plant as possible. Remove spent blooms after
they are finished flowering.
Fruit, Vegetable & Herb Care
Harvest peas, raspberries, and all cool-season lettuces and vegetables as they ripen.
If squash vine borer has been a problem in your garden, cover small transplants of squash, cucumbers, and zucchini with row
covers to prevent moths from laying eggs on vines. Remove row covers when plants begin to flower. Consider planting resistant
varieties next year.
HEGC Website & Email Address NEWS : To make communication with HEGC easier for visitors and po-
tential members the following email address has been established: [email protected]. This
email should not be used for normal membership communication, just continue to use personal emails from the member-
ship roster. The email account is monitored regularly so senders will receive a prompt response."
Lawn Care Cool-season turfgrass should be mowed to a height of 2 to 3 inches. This height can be raised during hot, dry periods or when
turf is stressed due to disease, insects, or drought. A general rule of thumb is not to remove more than one-third of turf at one
time.
Seed bare areas of turf with an appropriate grass seed mixture. Keep newly seeded lawns moist until seeds germinate. Do not
allow the grass to become overly dry for the first year and limit excessive foot traffic. Begin mowing when the grass reaches a
height of approximate 4 inches.
“Who is Bringing June’s Snacks”
We need two more for August
Camille Pollowy
Marilyn Ontiveros
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What is going on at The Botanical Garden?
Northern Illinois Hosta Society Show & Sale, Saturday & Sunday, June 3rd-4th @ 10:am-4:30pm
Sogetsu School of IL Ikebana Exhibition. Saturday & Sunday June 10&11 @ 12:00am-4:30pm.
Show of Summer: Saturday & Sunday June 24-25th @ 10am-5pm
The Morton Arboretum in June 2017
Nature Rx: Forest Therapy Walks Discover Shinrin-Yoku, the practice of bathing the
senses in the atmosphere of the forest. Take a slow
and mindful walk guided by a certified forest therapy
guide. Select Wednesdays, June 14 through July 26,
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Craft Beer Festival Save the date for the 2017 Craft Beer Festival on Sat-
urday, June 24, 2017. Come sample local favorites and
explore new beers from 40 breweries, surrounded by
summer's beauty at the Arboretum.
Berthold's Monthly Gardening Tips
Water plants deeply (especially evergreens) before the ground freezes. Leave ornamental grasses and interesting seed heads for
winter interest in your garden.
Event Schedule
Hot for Hydrangeas @ 9:00am
June 3rd FREE SEMINAR Learn about
proper pruning, fertilizing and placement from Scott, our Nursery
Manager. Come see all the new and interesting hydrangea varieties
Knupper’s has to offer.
June’s Monthly Garden Tips:
Fertilize and look out for pests! …
Remove old flower heads from annual bedding plants to keep
them blooming.
Watch for black spot and powdery mildew on rose bushes.
Spray them with Rose Rx to prevent these diseases from occurring.
Avoid watering the leaves as this will cause the disease to spread
more rapidly.
Now is the time to feed your azaleas and rhododendrons with
Espoma Holly tone. This will increase next years flowers.
Be alert for snail or slug damage in your host a garden. Leaves
will have many holes, especially near the edges. Thin leafed varieties
are more desirable to snails and slugs than thick, puckery-leafed vari-
eties. Use Slug Magic at the first sign of damage
HEGC Meeting Speakers for 2017
June 1st—Jack Macray– Backyard Life
July 6th—NO MEETING
August 3rd– Jennifer Brennen—Do Not Forget
Late Blooming Perennials
September 7th– Laurie McGee—Hydrangeas
October 5th—– Greg Stack- Beneficial & non-
beneficial insects in the landscape STACK
November 2nd—Soil & Composting
December 7th—Holiday Party
January—NO MEETING
