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Lillian Buc’s Deck,
Our club member Lillian Buc’s ~ Deck, what a beauty with Pink Roses & Purple Allium
Lillian has surrounded her deck on all levels with annual and perennials flowers
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TIPS: Allium flowers are globe-shaped blooms are made up of hundreds of tiny flowers.These are also called Ornamental Onion, is one of the most interesting blooms in the spring and summer garden. The spherical shape will holds its form throughout the season, it's one of the longest lasting blooms to be had from a bulb.
Ellen Jasica
Our club member Ellen Jasica enjoys her pink roses, the rose bush is 30 years old and her white Rhododendron bush is in full bloom ~ "Great Job Ellen".
Garden Tips for Rhododendrons, they are an attractive, spring blooming bush that comes in several colors (purples, pinks, reds) and is fairly low maintenance.
Lousie Martorano's Spring flowers
Lana & Rich Gernady's Summer Garden
Additional Information
Primroses,
appear in very early spring in a rainbow of colors including white, canary yellow, deep purple, and pink. They're easy, low-care Great in a planter.
Ranunculus,
These are Dramatic Spring flowers that grow best in cool temperatures of 55°F.
Pansies,
These adorable annuals come in bright, cheerful shades and last until summer's heat fades them. They will tolerate frost—and even a mild freeze, so don't be shy about planting them NOW.
Tulips,
These need to be planted in the fall for spring color. They're technically a perennial, and will return every year.
Hellebores,
This perennial with glossy leaves, ruffled petals, and exquisite flowers in every color is also called “Lenten rose” It’s incredibly cold-hardy, and it lives for many years once established. Plant them in part shade to full shade.
These are perennial, coming back year after year to add cheerful color to your garden with shades of red, pink, purple and white.
(Flowers shown are from
Harold Effinger’s 2020 Garden)
Harold Effinger's GARDEN PHOTOS
SAVE THE DATE! November 11th, 2021
We will have our
Des Plaines Garden Club's Annual Holiday Luncheon / Fundraiser on November 11th, 2021 at Manzo's Banquets in Des Plaines, IL
HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US AND BRING A FRIEND
to bring our 90th Year Celebration to a close.