Garden Club for Backyard Fruit Growers
I’m so glad you made it out to the club’s Harvest Fest at the Chicago Botanic Garden. I’m Veronica, one of the board members, and I do a lot of apple testing and baking over at AskTheFoodGeek.com. I’ve compiled a list of recipes from my …
Event Description: The Fall Harvest Festival at the Chicago Botanic Gardens is our largest public event, fund raiser, and membership drive all rolled into one. It’s a fun exciting experience and a great opportunity to socialize and network with MidFExers while learning the virtues of …
Event Description: MidFEx will hold a pawpaw tasting event at the La Grange Public Library. MidFEx members will donate locally grown pawpaws for a free tasting to all attendees while supplies last. Date: Saturday October 3, 2026 Time: 11 am to 1 pm CST Location: Dierkes Meeting …
Event Description: Volunteers from MidFEX will be present at the Chicago Botanic Garden Heirloom Fest! Come to CBG for cooking presentations, vendors, and discussions on heirloom fruits and vegetables! Date: Saturday and Sunday August 22-23, 2026 Time: 11 am to 4 pm CST both days Location: …
Event Description: The Woman’s Club of Lisle will be hosting their 24th annual Garden Gait on June 14 from 10 am to 4 pm. This will be an excellent opportunity to see how structure their yards and imagine how fruit plants can co-exist with non-fruiting …
This is a group exploration over the summer to grow any variety of melon and to come together to share knowledge. Anyone can participate, you only need to grow an melon starting on May 1 and then send pictures and updates to Membership@midfex.org. We want …
Description: MidFEx volunteers will be attending the Gardening with our Community event at Rolling Meadows Library to talk about growing fruit. Date: May 2nd Time: 10 am to 12 pm Location: Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Ln, Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008 Contact: Membership@midfex.org for more information
Description: MidFEx volunteers will be attending these farmers markets to promote backyard fruit cultivation and fruit exploration. Members signed up at markets will receive a free fruit plant while supplies last. Stop by to ask questions or join the club! Date: Various date throughout the …
The University of Illinois Extension is offering a six-week online training series designed for aspiring and current commercial fruit growers. This course covers everything from site selection and orchard design to pruning, pest management, and marketing your harvest. Learn the essentials for growing apples, peaches, …
The University of Illinois Extension is offering this comprehensive apple tree pruning workshop where you can discover the essential skills that separate thriving orchards from struggling trees. This class will teach you the science and artistry behind proper pruning, empowering you to maximize your harvest …