# Event Details - **Event Name**: Spring Gardening Inspiration - Wild and Wonderful Gardening - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Get ready to dig deep into the world of gardening and unleash your creativity with new ideas and inspiration for the upcoming spring season!About this EventWelcome to the Spring Gardening Inspiration event page! ? Join us for a day filled with wild and wonderful gardening tips and tricks to create you own enchanting sanctuary. Let's get our hands dirty and create some magic together!? Event Date: March 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM (Central Time)? Venue: Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe & Chateau Orleans BanquetsGet ready to be inspired, learn new techniques, and connect with fellow garden enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, there's something for everyone at this event. Don't miss out on this opportunity to kickstart your spring gardening journey!Our Speaker Line up will inspire you to add the MAXIMUM flora and fauna to your garden! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/552b30f0-da78-11f0-88ab-410a95599789-rimg-w740-h740-dcd89002-gmir.jpg Garden to the Max with author Teresa WoodardFor those of you compelled to make room for “just one more plant,” this talk is for you.In Teresa’s newest book Garden to the Max (Timber Press 2025), she dives into the maximalist style as it boldly unfolds in the garden. She will showcase 20 maximalist gardens with gorgeous images by photographer Bob Stefko. She'll share how these talented garden creatives curate plant collections, defy rules, build drama with multiples of plants, or max out all-sized spaces to support nature.Her wish is for gardeners to find great joy in designing highly personalized jam-packed patios, exuberant tropical paradises, stylized plant collections, and wildly diverse habitats for birds and butterflies. More info on her website. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/5575ce80-da78-11f0-b9df-471095fe562f-rimg-w572-h740-dcef018e-gmir.jpg Garden to the Max: Joyful, Visionary, Maximalist Design was released by Timber Press in 2025. Teresa will be on site with copies of her book, ready to meet our guests and personally sign your copy. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/55c1cba0-da78-11f0-9510-2101a6cd9a54-rimg-w742-h740-dc151616-gmir.jpg Welcoming Wildlife with Suzy Lyttle, Will County NaturalistYour garden is more than just a pretty space, it’s alive with color, movement, and purpose. Among the bright blooms and the juicy leaves, pollinators buzz, birds find shelter, and hidden corners become safe havens for wildlife. Together, we’ll celebrate the quirks of these wild neighbors. From furry visitors like coyotes and squirrels to the often-overlooked bugs and slugs we’ll discover how each plays a vital role in nature’s web. You’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for the wildlife that calls your garden home. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/55f314d0-da78-11f0-b9df-471095fe562f-rimg-w529-h740-dcabc1d8-gmir.jpg Taming the Wild: Finding the Balance of Designed Native Gardens with Amanda Arnold, Landscape Architect, CEO, You are already on the native plant bandwagon, congrats! But what now? How do you translate native plants into your existing design? How do you bring the informal to formal or at least not roadside messy? Spend time discussing the ins and outs of organized native garden design, whether it’s a new idea or spicing up the existing come find the balance with us! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/56564370-da78-11f0-9510-2101a6cd9a54-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg See all the upcoming events as the Darien Garden Club celebrates 25 years!Many thanks to our 25th Anniversary sponsors who are encouraging all of us to be "Wild and Wonderful" with their support of this event! Thank you to 25th Anniversary Sponsor:Ball Horticultural Company https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5687dac0-da78-11f0-b9df-471095fe562f-rimg-w875-h740-dc0a0708-gmir.png Thank you to 25th Anniversary Sponsor:Bartlett Tree Experts, Bolingbrook, IL https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/56c64350-da78-11f0-b9df-471095fe562f-rimg-w1200-h720-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 08:00 AM - 08:45 AMDoors Open – Registration?: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AMWelcome & Announcements?: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AMTeresa Woodard presents: Garden to the Max ?: 09:45 AM - 10:15 AMRefreshment Break, Exhibits, Raffle Ticket Sales?: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AMSuzy Lyttle presents: Welcoming Wildlife ?: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMRefreshment Break, Exhibits, Raffle Ticket Sales?: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PMLunch?: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PMAmanda Arnold presents: Taming the Wild: Balance/Design Native Gardens?: 01:15 PM - 01:30 PMRaffle Ticket Announcement, Raffle Prizes PickupUntitled agendaSpring Untitled agenda?: 09:00 AMTeresa Woodard - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/darien/spring-gardening-inspiration-wild-and-wonderful-gardening/100001755193584259 - **Event Categories**: art, performances, theatre, literary-art, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 76.54, max: 76.54, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Darien - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe & Chateau Orleans Banquets - **lat**: 41.7413951 - **long**: -87.9727096 - **full address**: Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe & Chateau Orleans Banquets, 8025 South Cass Avenue, Darien, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Spring Gardening Inspiration - Wild and Wonderful Gardening - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f5a80f2a38c6164409e40e7acbc6cf3002c6e63992aae9245899820a64451322-rimg-w1200-h600-dcedf1e2-gmir.jpg?v=1765887093 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Spring Gardening Inspiration - Wild and Wonderful Gardening being held? - **A:** Spring Gardening Inspiration - Wild and Wonderful Gardening takes place on Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe & Chateau Orleans Banquets, 8025 South Cass Avenue, Darien, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Spring Gardening Inspiration - Wild and Wonderful Gardening? - **A:** Tickets for Spring Gardening Inspiration - Wild and Wonderful Gardening are priced at USD 77 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilitySGI 2026USD 77 + USD 7 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Spring Gardening Inspiration - Wild and Wonderful Gardening? - **A:** Spring Gardening Inspiration - Wild and Wonderful Gardening is organized by Darien Garden Club. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Spring Gardening Inspiration - Wild and Wonderful Gardening is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Darien, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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