The Latest Gardening Classes and Workshops Near Chicago

Join us for our Easter Egg Hunt! Saturday, April 1st, 2023 The Hunt Begins at 11:00AM! This is a free event. In case of inclement weather, event will be moved indoors. Don’t forget to bring your Easter baskets! Please RSVP so we can better plan this event!

Join us for a Kids Easter Craft Workshop! Saturday, April 1st $15 Children must be accompanied by an adult

Make your own chenille chunky knit blanket Sunday, April 2nd  11AM-2PM $98 40″ x 48″ Choice of Cream, Grey or Sage!  These also would make great gifts! All Materials, Instructions, and Refreshments Included Sign up now! Online, In Person, or Give Us A Call at 815-895-3737.  

Join Owner Joel for a talk about Pruning Learn how, what and when to prune! Hands on training Sunday, April 2nd $5 20% Off Shopping when you attend our workshops! Sign up now! You can also sign up in person or by calling us at 815-895-3737.  

Join Owner Joel for a talk about seed starting. Learn tricks and tips for being successful with seed starting! Leave with a 32 cell tray full of seeds + seedlings Saturday, April 8th 10AM 10AM $10 20% Off Shopping when you attend our workshops! Sign up now! You can also sign up in person or by calling us at 815-895-3737.  

Bunny Mug Workshop Saturday, April 8th 11-12PM $22 Create a bunny mug by learning the art of alcohol ink painting techniques!  Includes: Instruction, Materials, and Refreshments

Enjoy an evening of wine and food pairings in Downtown Sycamore.  We look forward to hosting you during this very special evening! There’s nothing like great food, fine wine and lots of friends to kick off your Spring! Event begins at Blumen Gardens (403 Edward Street in Sycamore) at 4pm on Wednesday, April 12.  Registration is from 4p.m. to 7p.m. At Blumen, you will receive your custom wine glass, tasting lanyard and the list of downtown businesses participating in the event. Early Bird Tickets — Thru February 28, tickets will be $30 (plus online fee). Please note only 350 tickets are sold for this event and for the past four years we have sold out prior to event day. Starting March 15, tickets will be $35 (plus online fee). If available tickets at the door will be $40. Again, please note only 350 tickets will be sold for this event. Presented by Old National Bank For more information visit DISCOVERSYCAMORE.COM or contact the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce at 815-895-3456 or email [email protected]   Purchase Tickets Here

Have our designers walk you through step by step of creating your own Spring Basket Arrangement with Faux Blooms. Saturday, April 15th 11-12:30PM $38 20% Off Shopping when you attend our workshops! Sign up now! You can also sign up in person or by calling us at 815-895-3737.  

Gelli Printing Class with Jennifer Rizzo Sunday, April 16th 11a-1p $58 Have fun with Gelli printing! We’ll use various printing techniques, mixed media and paint to create an original 5 x7  artwork prints that includes flowers, mushrooms, and other botanical elements on canvas board and lots of example pieces! This class welcomes beginners and advanced painters. Includes refreshments and all materials.

Garden Gate to Spring Antique Show Friday, April 21st 9-5pm Slow Smoke BBQ  11-3pm Saturday, April 22nd 9-3pm OpenDoor Coffee 8:30-1pm Wild Carrot Cooking Company 11-3pm   Quality dealers offering early antiques, architecture, primitives, country and garden. Admission $5 Bring a canned food item to donate to local food banks. For show info, contact Chuck Springbob at 815-355-1746