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	<title>The West Chicago Garden Club</title>
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	<description>Gardening in West Chicago Since 1925</description>
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		<title>News from Kruseby Angie &amp; Billie</title>
		<description><![CDATA[An Encyclopedia of Heirloom Ornamental Plants, 1640-1940, by Denise Wiles Adams was published in 2004. It is a remarkable book of history and horticulture with emphasis on American history that connects us with national roots and cherished past generations. This book is a treasure trove of information as well as heart warming. Much information for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>News from Kruseby Angie &amp; Billie</title>
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 &#8220;From December to March, there are for many of us three gardens: the garden outdoors, the garden of pots and bowls in the house, and the garden of the mind&#8217;s eye.&#8221;
-   Katherine S. Whit

January and February are months for gardeners to dream.  The &#8216;new year&#8217; of spring is eagerly anticipated but no need, or possibility, of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>President’s Dinner and Garden Dollar Auction</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Are you ready for the much-anticipated Garden Dollars Auction? We have many items for the silent auction that will take place before, during, and after our dinner.
For dinner, chicken, beverages, and tableware will be provided. Please bring a salad, side dish, or dessert to share, arriving no later than 6:30 p.m.
For the auction, bring your [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.westchicagogardenclub.org/index.php/2009/11/14/president%e2%80%99s-dinner-and-garden-dollar-auction/</link>
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		<title>News from Kruse- by Angie &amp; Billie</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is our 8th and final ‘News’ for the year.  We are grateful to our newsletter editor for her patience with our last minute submissions and her creative presentation of our ‘news from kruse’.  We are always delighted to see page 4…thank you Elaine! You are the greatest! 
Well, we’ve gone from grape hyacinths to ‘Tidy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Easy it is to be Green- Tips from Susan Grupp</title>
		<description><![CDATA[These ideas may not be new to you, but practicing them can make a real difference!

Water less frequently, but more deeply. This is not only better for the plants, but a more efficient use of our water resources.
Incorporating native plants into at least part of the landscape is advantageous because they’re less disease-prone, less likely [...]]]></description>
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		<title>News from Kruse- by Angie &amp; Billie</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Great Open Garden Party! A crowd of nearly 200 were delighted by the numerous attractions the event offered! It was a huge success and we want to say thanks to those who contributed to make our celebration in the garden fun! Heartfelt thanks to:

Rosemary &#38; Krista from the City’s Administrative Services for getting the ‘word [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.westchicagogardenclub.org/index.php/2009/08/20/news-from-kruse-by-angie-billie-2/</link>
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		<title>July 2009 Garden Club Field Trip-by Lou Horton</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This year’s trip was attended by a small but select group of eight WCGC members. Our first stop was in Elwood (south of Joliet). We visited the delightful garden of Betty Nahas. Betty’s garden is divided into a number of “rooms” that supply delightful surprises as one enters each. Betty’s one acre property supplies the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.westchicagogardenclub.org/index.php/2009/07/21/july-2009-garden-club-field-trip-by-lou-horton/</link>
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		<title>News from Kruse- by Angie &amp; Billie</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This month it&#8217;s all about the Party.  Sunday August 2nd from 1-4 we are having a party at the Kruse House and Garden. What a great opportunity to bring friends, family, and neighbors to enjoy a fabulous garden. While you&#8217;re there you&#8217;ll want to tour the house and enjoy the special display of unique and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Secret Garden at the Kruse House</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Set the date aside to attend the Secret Garden at the Kruse House on Sunday, August 2nd from 1:00 &#8211; 4:00 pm. The event is presented by the West Chicago Garden Club and the West Chicago Historical Society. This free event combines history and gardens and is sure to surprise and delight. Refreshments will be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.westchicagogardenclub.org/index.php/2009/07/09/the-secret-garden-at-the-kruse-house/</link>
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		<title>Benefit Garden Walk 6/27 &#8211; 6/28</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Planter&#8217;s Palette is sponsoring a garden walk to benefit the U of I Extension Master Gardners Program in Kane and DuPage Counties and also DuPage County Animal Care and Control. The walk is Saturday and Sunday June 27th and 28th from 10 am &#8211; 4 pm.
You can explore a variety of gardens in St. [...]]]></description>
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