Join Chicagoland Gardening Magazine & The Growing Place

Friday, July 25th • 8:00-5:00pm

Board luxury coach buses from The Growing Place's Naperville or Fox Valley/Aurora location to be wisked off to be inspired by 3 Gardens filled with beauty. Private guided tours of Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, Anderson Japanese Gardens, and the private gardens of LaPaloma in Rockford!

Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden: Explore the 155 acres of gardens with a docent. Gardens include: The Fountain Garden, Children's Garden, Demonstration Gardens, Prehistoric Gardens, Hosta Gardens, Grass Gardens, Butterfly Gardens, Daylily Gardens and much, much more!

Anderson Japanese Gardens:Explore one of the most authentic Japanese gardens in the world - offering guests a place of peace and tranquility! Picnic with your own lunch or purchase from the new restaurant opened in May 2008!

LaPaloma Gardens (The Dove): Private garden of Karen Harding, garden extraordinaire creator and private tour guide of her five-acre, eclectic garden in Rockford. Hundreds of daylilies, caladiums, hostas, astilbes and many varieties of ornamental grasses blended in a melange of formal and informal borders. A mix of circular winding paths and restful overlooks allow the visitor to stroll leisurely throughout the vast plantings in a bold landscape.

Cost: $58 - Hurry! Limited bus seat availability! Call 866-806-1498 to reserve your space immediately!

Bring your lunch or purchase a freshly made lunch or snack items from the Anderson Garden restaurant.

Refund/cancellation policy: In the event you must cancel your reservation, please call our office for a full refund through July 3. Sorry, no refunds will be available after this date. If you find you are unable to attend after July 3rd, consider sharing your ticket with a friend! Minimum: 30 participants; Maximum: 48 participants.

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