Roscoe Gardening Club's 1st Annual Garden Walk

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Are you a gardener seeking inspiration for your next garden bed? Perhaps you have a question about where a plant may be best situated? Or maybe you just enjoy strolling through beautiful gardens. Whatever the reason, you are cordially invited to join the Roscoe Gardening Club on its Ist Annual Garden Walk.

This self-guided, free event is sponsored by the Roscoe Gardening Club, donations are welcome and gratefully received. Maps are also available online or at local nurseries.

Visit our Facebook page, Roscoe Gardening Club, for more information.

1. Stacey Salcido Garden, Roscoe, IL ... Our garden is fondly referred to as Club Las Velas North. It is an oasis featuring a hand dug Koi Pond full of mature koi and one lucky catfish. Walking from the front yard to the back, you will experience the beauty of perennials of several varieties ( ay
   including irises, yellow day lilies, green hostas, peonies, and coneflowers. Pops of additional color are added with hanging baskets loaded with gorgeous annuals. Let the sound of the waterfall whisk you away to a peaceful relaxing moment in the garden as you sit under the shade on the patio and watch the birds. You won't want to leave.
2. Rachel Rutledge Garden, Roscoe, IL ... Experience the charm of a young garden showcasing beautiful flowers and a dedicated section featuring various beds for perennial and annual fruits and vegetables.
3. Pat Graves Garden, Roscoe, IL ... The Pat Graves Garden is situated amongst a variety of trees and landscaping that really sets this garden apart from surrounding properties.
4. Sheri Henson Garden, Roscoe, IL ... The Henson Garden is full of whimsical delights and secret surprises amidst a beautiful array of flowers and bushes. Visitors will also be inspired by the numerous everyday items repurposed into beautiful and colorful planters and garden décor.
5. Phillip Timm Garden, Rockford IL ... The Timm garden has been 35 years in the making. Come see and enjoy hundreds of different hostas, a stumpery garden, a dragon garden, a sasquatch garden, a venus plant garden and a large selection of blooming annuals and perennials. It may not be the norm but it is fun to see.