Gardenology In Geneva Illinois...
A Garden Path to Nature
Saturday - May 19, 2012 10am - 4pm
Gardenology is all about all things gardening.
Gardenology Festival will be held rain or shine on May 19th, 2012 between 10am and 4pm. The event will take place in downtown Geneva, IL - from the Kane County Court House down to the Train Station.
Check in at the Welcome Stations to register to win great prizes provided by the participating sponsors. Welcome tents will be located at the Court House at 100 S. 3rd Street and also down at Dodson Place in front of Geneva Jake's at 307 S. 3rd Street. While you're browsing through Gardenology, stop by the participating shops along State and 3rd Streets to enter a raffle to win a Gardenology Watering Can.
Gardenology advisers and vendors will bring their best ideas and garden related products to jump-start your gardening season. Experts in every horticulture field including farming, landscape design, weavers, local nurseries, and more will be on hand to answer your questions. Topics include herbs, flowers, vegetables, heirloom plants and perennials. Learn about attracting birds & butterflies, wildlife control, composting, organic fertilizers and more.
Scheduled seminars, demonstrations and children’s events are planned and will be posted on the Gardenology website. Please join us for the day long festival and our garden path to Nature. Below please find our Schedule of Events Calendar and Gardenology Day Shop, Vendor and Restaurant Specials. Gardenology Day specials are effective on the day of the event. If a service is offered at a discount it must be booked on May 19th at the event.
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GARDENOLOGY 2012 SPEAKER'S TENT SCHEDULE:
This year we have speakers and demonstration at a 'Speaker's Tent' . Located at Geneva Lutheran Church, 301 S. 3rd Street. A schedule of events will be up at the welcome tents and in front of the 'Speaker's Tent'. Please look for it as you walk around the faire!
10:20 AM SPRING BLUFF NURSERY THE GOOD & BAD ABOUT BUGS
TIM NORRIS
10:40 AM SPA SISTERS NATURE AS A FACILITATOR OF
NANCY CHICKERNEO PERSONAL/SPIRITUAL GROWTH
11:00 AM PURE PRAIRIE ORGANICS REVERSE THE EFFECTS OF GMO FOODS
BILL SCHEFFLER
11:20 AM CRYSTAL LIFE TALKING TO YOUR PLANTS
ATALA TOY
11:40 AM HEINZ BROTHERS NURSERY CONTAINER GARDENING
CHRISTA BORMANN
12:00 PM JANEEN HOME DECOR DEMO - MAKING POLY MESH WREATHS
MORGAN O'BRIEN
12:20 PM LIVING WELL CANCER EATING FOR YOUR HEALTH
RESOURCE CENTER
SUSAN LEIGH
12:40 PM MEMORABLE JAUNTS HIKING/CAMPING 101 FOR FAMILIES W/CHILDREN*
KARTHIKA GUPTA
1:00 PM MOONLIGHT LANDSCAPING PLANT BUTTERFLY GARDEN FOR ILLINOIS BUTTERFLIES
KEN LANTERMAN
1:20 PM OSCAR SWAN PLAN A GARDEN WEDDING
NINA HEYMANN
1:40 PM PURE PRAIRIE ORGANICS ORGANIC LAWN CARE
BILL SCHEFFLER
2:00 PM ZELLMER CHILDHOOD PLANTS FOR THE FUTURE - FALL IS COMING!
DISEASE FOUNDATION
MARY AGNES ZELLMER
2:20 PM PURE PRAIRIE ORGANICS ORGANIC GARDENING
BILL SCHEFFLER
2:40 PM MISCELLA REAL ESTATE INCREASE YOUR PROPERTY VALUE
PATTI RAMBO
3:00 PM STATE FARM APRIL SHOWERS - PROTECT YOURSELF
SUE SCHWULST
3:30 PM GARDENOLOGY DAY RAFFLE
OTHER GARDENOLOGY DAY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS: *=CHILD EVENT
-10AM GENEVA PUBLIC LIBRARY - *STORY TIME - 127 JAMES ST.
-ALL DAY - JANEEN HOME DECOR - FLORAL DISPLAY - 215 W. STATE ST.
-ALL DAY - KRYSSAGE WELLNESS - SHOULDER/HAND MASSAGES, REIKI, CHIROPRACTIC POSTURE SCREENING - 328 3RD ST.
-ALL DAY - NEEDLE THINGS AT CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS - POTTING WHEEL DEMO - 426 S. 3RD ST.
-1-2PM PARK PLACE INTERIORS/HEINZ BROS. - HOW TO MAKE AND MAINTAIN A LIVING TOPIARY - 407 S. 3RD ST.
-1:30 PM PAST BASKET DECK/THE GREEN END GOES UP - HOW TO MAKE A LIVING WREATH - 200 S. 3RD ST.
-12:00 STORY TIME AND LADY BUG RELEASE* - COUNTRY NATURALS, 316 CAMPBELL ST.
-ALL DAY - PEACEFUL PARLOUR - ORGANIC FERTILIZER 212 S. 3RD ST.
-ALL DAY - SCENTIMENTAL GARDENS - 15 MINUTE GARDEN CONSULTS - 428 STATE ST.
-ALL DAY - SHOPPES AT 127 -BEAN BAG AND FLOWER POT TOSS* - 127 S. 3RD ST
-ALL DAY - THE PINK HIPPO - MAKE A FAIRY WAND* - 500 S. 3RD ST.
1:00 PM - TREE STAR HOLLOW BOOTH #14B - BUILDING A FAIRY GARDEN
-ALL DAY - GENEVA ACE HARDWARE - BOOTH #8 - VERTICAL GARDENS USING RECYCLED PALLETS
All Chocolate Kitchen Mossy Twig Mint and Fabulous Chocolate Gelato
Atrium Cafe Fresh Goat Cheese/Red Pepper Wrap
Aurelio's 'Gardenology Pizza' w/Spinach, Tomatoes, & Mushrooms
Chez Moi Cafe 'Gardenology' Galette made w/Fresh Veggies
Cotto A Legna Pasta w/Basil Pesto, Shrimp & Chopped Pistachios
Foxfire Garden Picked Fresh Mint Mojito Cocktails
Graham's Chocolates/Ice Cream Honey Truffles
318 Coffee House Homemade Garden Hummus Veggie Wrap
Jose Maria's Fajitas De Hongos- Garden Fresh Mushroon, Onion, Tomato, & Poblano Pepper
Morano's Pizza Veggie Pizza featuring Onions, Green Pepper, Black & Green Olives & Spinach - 20% off Veggie Pizzas
until June 30th if you mention Gardenology
Moveable Feast Old Fashioned Lemonade stand w/fresh thyme & strawberry shortcake cookies made with basil and pink peppercorns
Nosh Fresh Shrimp and garden avocado Salad
Oscar Swan Tomato-Basil Soup/Garden Wraps, beginning at noon
Preservation Bread & Wine Co. Freshly Shaved Asparagus Salad
Sergio's Cantina Mention Gardenology for 10% off your meal - Shrimp Avocado Tostadas - Hard shell Tortillas w/Shrimp, Fresh Pico de Gallo and Avocado Slices
Stockholm's Avocados, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Peppers w/sprouts, Mozzarella & Roasted Garlic on a Honey Wheat Tortilla
The Sugar Path Spring Cupcakes w/seasonal fruits, veggies and Fresh Herbs
Urban Grille Pineapple Fusion Martini Cocktails
Wildwood Spring Veggie Risotto - Tender Vegetables Blended w/Cream Risotto
GARDENOLOGY DAY SPECIALS: (offers are valid day of event only)
Capture My Treasure 10% off any custom order
My Secret Garden 20% off minimum 2 hours of Garden Coaching
Natural Beauty by Margie Free Hand Scrub
Spa Sisters 'Woman Spirit awakening in nature' by Nancy B. Chickerneo $150.00
Geneva Ace Hardware 30% off coupon given at booth for use in the store (617W. State St.)
Heinz Bros. Nursery In Store - Show Gardenology Brochure for 20% off one item
Spring Bluff Nursery 25% off 4.5" Annuals and decorate & plant a pot $2.00 off - Child's Event
Accents by Marcia Nature Themed Home Accessories
Anastazia Featured Item: Garden in a Bag
20% off all Planters/Pots/Urns
20% off All Wasp Traps
Country Naturals 20% off Garden Tic Tac Toe Sets
Crystal Life Technology 20% off Wind Chimes
Crystalline Velvet 20% off Floral Jewelry
Graham's Chocolate/Ice Cream Honey Truffles
318 Coffee House Hummus/Veggie Wraps
Kryssage Wellness $20 off a massage booked on Gardenology Day
Paper Merchant Flower pin w/$5.00 purchase
Park Place Interiors 20% off all Home Accessories
Past Basket Free $8 French Soap w/$35 purchase or
Free $24 French Calendar w/$75 purchase
Scentimental Gardens 15 minute Garden Consultations
Shoppes at 127 Glow in the dark bug for each child and
Lavender insect repellant gift w/purchase
State Street Jeweler Register for drawing - In Store only for a chance to win a piece of jewelry from
our 'Butterfly Kisses Collection' 214 W. State Street
The Little Traveler 20% off all conservatory merchandise and 1st 20 customers receive hand tied bouquet - in store
The Olive Mill 20% off Organic Oils and in store samplings
The Pink Hippo 20% off all Flower Bows
STOP IN AT PARTICIPATING
SHOPS TO WIN A GARDENOLOGY WATERING CAN
TWITTER: Gardenology Day
