Upcoming Events At Northwind
Get Sharp with Leo
Leo, from Bladeworks, will be at Northwind the first Saturday of every month thru October, 10-4pm. Leo can sharpen anything that needs a fine edge! Garden tools, knives, pencils (no wait, not pencils)! Leo’s rates are very reasonable ($1/inch) and his work is top-notch!
Becoming the “Cultural gardener”
Roy would like to share the influence plants can have to enhance your gardening practices.
The “Cultural Gardener”Second in a Series
In addition to talking about plants and plant relationships we will look together at a few garden areas that have declined and discuss why. Followed by enhancing the planting areas as the “Cultural Gardener”, looking closer at the plants we select and the plant relationships we are developing. We are creating a changed method of health. More common for the plants that we’re asking to live in our landscapes.
Antique and Garden Sale Returns
For those of you who’ve followed along with us for years you may have fond memories of this annual tradition but for those of you just finding yourselves at Northwind - welcome!
Join us for the relaunch of our Antique and Garden Sale!
Pop-up drinks from Hummingbird
Grab a signature Hummingbird drink and spend time shopping for some new perennial plants or snagging an antique treasure while you’re at it!
Gracie's Kitchen and Catering Pop-up
Join us in welcoming Gracie’s Kitchen and Catering to Northwind for a pop-up lunch experience, Saturday the 11th as part of our Antique and Garden Sale.
Understanding Shrubs with Jeff Epping
We’re excited to have Jeff Epping, former Director of Horticulture at Olbrich Botanical Gardens, join us for this special talk on shrubs. He’ll be available to discuss any gardening inquiries you may have but the focus will be shrub related.
Elements of Nature
Come explore concepts and self care techniques to ground, lighten, balance and expand ourselves - all inspired by the elements and natural world.
Get Sharp with Leo
Leo, from Bladeworks, will be at Northwind the first Saturday of every month thru October, 10-4pm. Leo can sharpen anything that needs a fine edge! Garden tools, knives, pencils (no wait, not pencils)! Leo’s rates are very reasonable ($1/inch) and his work is top-notch!
Containers as a Canvas with Russ Buvala
We’re excited to welcome Russ Buvala, Lead Gardener from Craig Bergman Landscape Design, Inc.
Yoga with Wendy
Experience Peace and Tranquility at Northwind with yoga in the garden with Wendy!
Catching up with Austin Eischeid
Join us in welcoming Austin Eischeid, Austin Eischeid Garden Design LLC, for a casual catch up on what projects he’s currently got in the works and to assess his space here at Northwind.
In The Garden with Erin
Join us to welcome Erin, The Impatient Gardener, as she spends the morning in our Picket Fence Garden sharing tried and true plants and techniques.
Yoga with Wendy
Experience Peace and Tranquility at Northwind with yoga in the garden with Wendy!
On the Hunt for the North Woods Butterflies
Join us for this special presentation by Alison Snopek Barta on the North Woods Butterflies.
Elements of Nature
Come explore concepts and self care techniques to ground, lighten, balance and expand ourselves - all inspired by the elements and natural world.
Yoga with Wendy
Experience Peace and Tranquility at Northwind with yoga in the garden with Wendy!
Brent Horvath shares new breeds from intrinsic
Join one of our favorite Plantsmen to hear what new breeds are being grown at Intrinsic Perennial Gardens in Hebron.
Yoga with Wendy
Experience Peace and Tranquility at Northwind with yoga in the garden with Wendy!
Get Sharp with Leo
Leo, from Bladeworks, will be at Northwind the first Saturday of every month thru October, 10-4pm. Leo can sharpen anything that needs a fine edge! Garden tools, knives, pencils (no wait, not pencils)! Leo’s rates are very reasonable ($1/inch) and his work is top-notch!
Yoga with Wendy
Experience Peace and Tranquility at Northwind with yoga in the garden with Wendy!
Roy and Galen Gates on Northwind's Native Plants
Spend part of your afternoon with Roy and longtime friend of Northwind, Galen Gates, former Director of Plant Collections at Chicago Botanic Garden.
Yoga with Wendy
Experience Peace and Tranquility at Northwind with yoga in the garden with Wendy!
Elements of Nature
Come explore concepts and self care techniques to ground, lighten, balance and expand ourselves - all inspired by the elements and natural world.
Yoga with Wendy
Experience Peace and Tranquility at Northwind with yoga in the garden with Wendy!
Yoga with Wendy
Experience Peace and Tranquility at Northwind with yoga in the garden with Wendy!
Get Sharp with Leo
Leo, from Bladeworks, will be at Northwind the first Saturday of every month thru October, 10-4pm. Leo can sharpen anything that needs a fine edge! Garden tools, knives, pencils (no wait, not pencils)! Leo’s rates are very reasonable ($1/inch) and his work is top-notch!
Yoga with Wendy
Experience Peace and Tranquility at Northwind with yoga in the garden with Wendy!
Flower and foliage Foraging with Sharilyn
Enjoy an afternoon at Northwind and discover the beauty of foraged flowers. Join Sharilyn for a walk and talk as you gather flowers, branches, seed heads and other decorative florals from the grounds and gardens of this historic property. After the walk, learn how to use these found treasures in arrangements, both large and small. Take time after the talk to stroll the gardens, barn and outbuildings.
Yoga with Wendy
Experience Peace and Tranquility at Northwind with yoga in the garden with Wendy!
Elements of Nature
Come explore concepts and self care techniques to ground, lighten, balance and expand ourselves - all inspired by the elements and natural world.
Yoga with Wendy
Experience Peace and Tranquility at Northwind with yoga in the garden with Wendy!
Yoga with Wendy
Experience Peace and Tranquility at Northwind with yoga in the garden with Wendy!
Get Sharp with Leo
Leo, from Bladeworks, will be at Northwind the first Saturday of every month thru October, 10-4pm. Leo can sharpen anything that needs a fine edge! Garden tools, knives, pencils (no wait, not pencils)! Leo’s rates are very reasonable ($1/inch) and his work is top-notch!
Garden to Vase with Samantha from Olbrich
Join us in welcoming Samantha Peckham, Director of Horticulture, Olbrich Botanical Gardens Madison, WI, to learn how to bring the beauty of your gardens indoors. From selecting and cutting, to preserving and arranging, Samantha will discuss tips and tricks that you can use to create seasonal combinations for your home.
Last Call with Leo
Leo, from Bladeworks, will be at Northwind the first Saturday of every month thru October, 10-4pm. Leo can sharpen anything that needs a fine edge! Garden tools, knives, pencils (no wait, not pencils)! Leo’s rates are very reasonable ($1/inch) and his work is top-notch!
Elements of Nature
Come explore concepts and self care techniques to ground, lighten, balance and expand ourselves - all inspired by the elements and natural world.
Opening Day 2024
One of our favorite times of the year - Opening Day! We look forward to welcoming you back to the farm and if you’ve never visited us before - we hope it will be the beginning of many return visits!
Let the planting begin!
Book Signing with Roy
Join us Saturday, December 9, as Roy will be on-site and signing his Know Maintenance book just in time for holiday gifting!
Christmas Classics by the fire
Our farm friend Wendy Yanke returns to Northwind to serenade our guests and get everyone into the holiday spirit! Join Wendy by the fire for some festive fun! Roast a marshmallow or two and join in-
Winter Arrangements with Nancy Clifton
Join us on Saturday, December 2, for holiday arrangement tips from our friend Nancy Clifton. Workshop starts at 10:30 and the fire will be roaring and coffee will be hot! See you at the farm!
Christmas Classics by the fire
Our farm friend Wendy Yanke brings her holiday energy to Northwind to serenade our guests and get everyone into the holiday spirit! Join Wendy by the fire for some festive fun!
Give Thanks
We’ll be closed on Thanksgiving Day as we spend time with family and friends. Wishing everyone a peaceful Thanksgiving - see you back at the farm starting Friday, November 24!
Christmas At Northwind
The Christmas Shoppe at Northwind opens November 18 and will close on December 17.
Our hours will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday thru Sunday (closed Mon-Wed).
Coming To Know Healthy Soil
Roy Diblik, Dr. Gerould Wilhelm, and Laura Rericha will have a lively discussion onsite at Yerkes Observatory on designing & maintaining native prairie gardens. This will be an engaging "classroom" where we'll learn about healthy soil, microorganisms, insects, & how to build the prairie you've imagined!
Reservations are required and there’s limited availability…visit https://shorturl.at/mvBX8 for more information.
Leo From Bladeworks!
Bring knives, loppers, pruners, clippers - anything that needs an edge! Leo will sharpen you up!
Brent Horvath, Intrinsic Perennial Garden
When you literally grow up in the business, you're bound to get hooked. Brent Horvath's father, Lajos Geza Horvath, started in the green industry with Intrinsic Landscaping and then opened his own retail garden center, Intrinisic Perennial Gardens in 1978. At the garden center, they sold field dug perennials including over 100 varieties of daylilies, some of which came from renowned daylily hybridizer Brother Charles.
Over the years, Brent was inspired by the work of great plantsmen such as Alan Bloom and Roy Klehm. He was encouraged to find plants of his own to introduce, and found his first introduction, Penstemon d. 'Pink Dawn' in a field of Penstemon digitalis. This discovery led to continued plant selection and hybridizing work in a wide variety of genera. Of all his introductions thus far, Brent is most proud of Polemonium 'Heaven Scent' PP20214, which is a result of his cross between P. reptans x P. yezoense. 'Heaven Scent' inherited the best traits from both of its parents: fragrant flowers and reddish foliage from P. yezoense and a shorter height and longevity from P. reptans.
Kathryn Deery, Head Horticulturist at Lurie Garden
Kathryn serves as Head Horticulturist of Lurie Garden and is passionate about the vital role public gardens play in communities. Her goal is to maintain the design integrity of Lurie Garden while facilitating the garden’s evolution. She aims to prioritize both the beauty and ecological function of Lurie Garden while maintaining a high standard of horticulture.
Leo The Blade Sharpener
Leo, from Bladeworks, will be at Northwind the first Saturday of every month thru October, 10-4pm. Leo can sharpen anything that needs a fine edge! Garden tools, knives, pencils (no wait, not pencils)! Leo’s rates are very reasonable ($1/inch) and his work is top-notch!
Nancy Clifton
Nancy Clifton, Top Container Designer in Chicagoland and Horticulturist at Chicago Botanic Garden, teaches us how to create a plant container to last from Summer to Fall with a mix of perennials and other plants.
