Winnebago Garden Club

08/30/2026

Have you ever seen a jack in the pulpit go to seed?

Although this striking plant is most well-known for its early emergence in the spring, it also develops unusual berries as summer turns to fall. Jack in the pulpit berries have the consistency of a ripe tomato, with one to five seeds per berry. They are a great source of food for birds and small mammals, which will become increasingly important as we enter the cooler months.

Be on the lookout for jack in the pulpits in preserves with woodland and floodplain habitats, but be careful of handling them—the leaves and berries contain calcium oxalate which can irritate the skin.

📸: Pecatonica River Forest Preserve by Linda Lieb

08/26/2026

When you see small yellow and brown spots surrounded by water-soaked borders your iris is suffering from fungal leaf spot disease. These spots may enlarge and eventually merge to form large dead areas, and severely infected leaves may die prematurely. Sanitation is often enough to manage the problem. Remove all infected leaves and flower stalks in fall to reduce the source of disease in next year’s garden.

08/25/2026

Look at these pollinators go on this native plant!

08/21/2026

08/17/2026

HERE IT IS….. 815 SALE OF THE CENTURY!

08/14/2026

We really want to thank our area businesses and individuals who donated door prizes for last month’s WINNEBAGO GARDEN WALK. Below is a list of the donors, door prizes and winners. Thanks and see you in 2027!!

- anonymous, Gift basket with bird items, won by Katie Carnock
- Snyder’s Pharmacy, Gift basket, won by Sue McMillan
- Didier Greenhouse, Peace plant with gift certificate, won by Linda Micheltree
- Culver’s, 2 value baskets, won by Russell Kaney
- Culver’s, 2 value baskets, won by Evelyn Drake
- anonymous, Tote bag with markers, won by Judy Uchno
- Roy & Norma Kloster, Watering can with sign, won by Judy Cook
- Roy & Norma Kloster, floral picture, won by Cyndi Muskievicz
- Didier Greenhouse, Planter with gift card, won by Kristin Alfredson
- anonymous, Wooden flowers, won by Phil Pilcher
- Farm & Fleet of Rockford, Drink dispenser, won by Marilyn Shigley
- Tammy Cunningham, Planter with garden stakes, won by Nancy Kiefer
- Roy & Norma Kloster, tin picture, won by Danny Cook

08/13/2026

08/10/2026