Join us on Earth Day 2012!

Join us April 21st 11am- 3pm for Earth Day 2012! We will be at Peck Farm Park in Geneva, IL. Let us help you grow your own food! Come see our raised bed gardens! Grow your own mushrooms! and More!

Geneva Christmas Walk 2010

We are in the news again.... I will take plenty of photos and post here after the walk. Stay Tuned!

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20101201/news/712029981/

Fall Fest was a Success!

Our first annual Fall Fest was a huge success! The day started out with rain but soon trickled down to a slow misting here and there. And, even though the sun hid behind the clouds, customers came out and a good time was had by all. We want to thank everyone that stopped by! WE HAVE DECIDED TO KEEP THE MULLED CIDER AND THE POPCORN GOING THROUGH HALLOWEEN so stop by and enjoy! To view more photos please go to Facebook Fan Page.

Two adorable little customers showing off their leaf art

Fall Fest in Geneva, IL.

Our Fall Fest is going on right now! Step out of the rain and into our shop! 

Please join us today, October 23rd, from 10-5 at our first annual Fall Festival! 

*Enjoy FREE mulled cider

*FREE fresh popped popcorn

*FREE Fall leaf art for the kids
*Pumpkins & Gourds
*Mums, Kale, Pansies,
*Halloween Decorations

*And much more! 

Craig will be on hand to drill your pumpkin stacks for FREE! Make miniature scarecrows! Come see our fall miniature gardens and supplies. Bring in the coupon below for a FREE gift!! Anyone wearing a black hat will receive a FREE gift!


Don't miss 7ft tall "Matilda and One of the Four Louis" bylocal Geneva artist Diana McNish. She is on display now at the shop!

Fall Festival & Sculpture by Diana McNish October 23, 2010

October 23, 2010 First Annual Fall Festival! Dear PURE Gardeners, Welcome! Please join us this Saturday, October 23rd, from 10-5 at our first annual Fall Festival!  *Enjoy FREE mulled cider *FREE fresh popped popcorn *FREE Fall leaf art for the kids *Pumpkins & Gourds *Mums, Kale, Pansies, *Halloween Decorations *And much more!  Craig will be on hand to drill your pumpkin stacks for FREE! Make miniature scarecrows and ghost! Come see our fall miniature gardens and supplies. Bring in the coupon below for a FREE gift!! Anyone wearing a black hat will receive a FREE gift! Don't miss 7ft tall "Matilda and One of the Four Louis" bylocal Geneva artist Diana McNish. She is on display now at the shop! See you Saturday! Annette & Craig MacLean, Family, & Staff    Featured  Matilda and One of the Four Louis' by Geneva Artist Diana McNish Matilda and One of the Four Louis' by local Geneva Artist Diana McNish is now an display at The PURE Gardener. Don't miss her! She is 7 ft tall and adorned in her Fall best! Plant Allium Bulbs NOW! Alliums are beautiful, deer, rabbit, and mole resistant, and come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Don't miss our Fall Bulb SALE going on now!  25% OFF All Allium Bulbs While They Last!  The PURE Gardener 502 W State St Geneva, IL 630-232-2766 ThePUREGardener.com

FREE GIFT Please print this coupon and present it in person on Saturday, October 23, 2010 for a FREE Halloween gift! Offer Expires: While supplies last!

Fall Fest at The PURE Gardener

Join us Saturday October 23, 2010  10-5PM at our first annual Fall Fest!

*Families, open to all, rain or shine!
* FREE Mulled cider
* FREE Fresh hot popped popcorn
* FREE Kids- Art with fall leaves
* Make your own mini scarecrows and Ghost
* Mums
* Pumpkins
* Halloween Decor
* Fall miniature gardens
* Much More! 

Last Day of The Festival of the Vine!

Read The Patch Article

Read the Kane County Chronicle Article

The weekend has been beautiful! If you haven't had a chance to come to Geneva this weekend for the Festival of the vine, then make sure to come out today. Visit us on the court house lawn. And, don't forget to visit the All Chocolate Kitchen at 507 S. Third St.

Festival of the Vine September 10 - 12, 2010 Please join us on the corner of 3rd & James in downtown Geneva, IL during The Festival of the vine!Taste the autumn bounty in downtown Geneva while enjoying The PURE Gardener's Fall flower market on the corner of 3rd & James, arts & crafts show, demonstration stage, live music, & the Kids' Patch.  Sample international flavors provided by Geneva restaurateurs, and sip the best of the vine at our wine tastings under a huge outdoor tent. Schedule of Festival Events Merchant Events Fine Arts & Craft Show 2010 Application  Gorgeous Gourds- A Fall Harvest of Natural Art 2010 Application Sponsorship information - or call the Geneva Chamber of Commerce at 630-232-6060.

Geneva Green an Eco Fun Expo Saturday & Sunday at Swedish Days!

Midsommar Festival –
Swedish Days
June 22 - 27, 2010



An Eco-Fun Expo
10:00 am-5:00 pm (Saturday & Sunday) - Campbell at 3rd St.
Come and get educated on what you can do in your
everyday life to reduce your carbon footprint.


Fun, fun, fun, here it comes!
Come see The PURE Gardener at the Green Expo on Saturday and Sunday! We will have live bug exhibits, and will be giving "The Scoop on Poop!"Also, come to the shop during Swedish Days top receive HUGE discounts!


Here comes the fun!


Year after year, smiles return to faces at Swedish Days, Geneva’s Midsommar Festival. During this 6-day celebration, the whole family can enjoy a parade, great food, carnival rides, our popular Green Expo, live music, a craft show, Swedish rosemaling and many children’s games. Why not spend a day or two at one of Chicagoland’s premier destinations and enjoy the festival & all Geneva has to offer!

Fairy Gardening at Gardenology 2010! Geneva, IL.

Don't forget to visit The PURE Gardener ,Saturday, during Gardenology!
At the Shop: We have everything needed for your organic garden! Learn how easy it is to grow beautiful flowers and vegetables!
At the shop and on the court house lawn: We have the largest selection of miniature & fairy gardening accessories! Choose from a selection of succulents, topiaries, ground covers, trellises and more! 

Geneva's Gardenology 2010

Where: Downtown Geneva at participating merchants
When: May 15, 2010
Cost: Free!
Time: 10 a.m - 4 p.m.

The PURE Gardener will be participating in Geneva's second annual Gardenology the weekend after Mother's Day. Stay tuned for more details ahead!

Rain Man Unvealed July 25, 2009

"Rain Man" (lovingly referred to by locals ) was unveiled today by Mayor Burns at the new public Joshel Plaza in Geneva, IL. today , kicking off the 2009 Art Fine Arts Festival on 3rd St. The sculpture, which was created by Miles Metzger and donated by Kent Shodeen, stands on a portion of the plaza.

Random Kane County Fair Photos 2009

Geneva Arts Fair

"Keeper of The Key" Snow Globe ............................................................................................................."Frida Kahlo" Snow Globe

Geneva Arts Fair
July 25 - 26, 2009

Stop by The PURE Gardener where we will be featuring one of a kind art pieces by local & hand picked artisans- including myself, Annette MacLean . We invite you to join us for a day of shopping at Geneva's juried outdoor gallery of fine art. Victorian homes-turned-businesses in the downtown historic district serve as a picturesque backdrop for the fine arts show. Voted “Best Craft or Art Show” in 2008 by West Suburban Living magazine, the Geneva Arts Fair will showcase over 140 artists from around the country. Art mediums include photography, pottery, fiber, printmaking, glass, mixed media, watercolor, oil/acrylic, wood, sculpture and jewelry.

Where: S. Third Street , Geneva

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Kids Art Area – Hands on activities for kids.

The Art Cart – will help transport patrons with their art purchases to their cars.

Emerging Artists - up and coming new artists displaying their artwork on Dodson Place Plaza.

Awards will be presented for 2-D, 3-D artwork!

2009 Geneva Art Fair Application
Sponsorship information or call the Geneva Chamber of Commerce at 630-232-6060.

Veggie Fest 2009! Naperville, IL.

Don't miss this outstanding Festival! There will be fantastic food, music, demonstrations and more! Craig and our family are planning on going...see you there :-)

This year it's going to be even better!

* 100 food vendors, restaurants & exhibitors!
* Cooking demos with free samples
* Health talks by medical professionals
* An “Ask the Expert” booth
* Children’s programs with crafts, games & activities
* Great live music!
* All of this and more with no admission charge!

Go to Veggie Fest for complete info

Swedish Days Geneva, IL. June 23-28, 2009

60th Annual
Midsommar Festival –
Swedish Days
June 23 - 28, 2009

Start your summer at the Midsommar Swedish Days Festival, the “Granddaddy” of Illinois Festivals. Six sensational days of music, food, crafts, and entertainment to please every age and taste. Mess up your face at the pie-eating contest, create masterpieces at Creation Station, or touch the sky on the Ferris Wheel. Add to your “must do” list— Kid’s Day, Pet Parade, the renowned Grand Parade and shopping the sales in our historic district. Check out the “Geneva Goes Green Expo” with hands-on activities, exhibitors, and eco-friendly products and services by The PURE Gardener and other local merchants!

Also, stop by our shop where we will be having a "garage sale"! We will be clearing out our warehouse and selling all season items at deeply discounted prices! We will be adding new items each day. Maybe you will fall in love with a puppy and take one home :-)

~Annette

Gardenology Geneva, IL.

Where: Downtown Geneva at participating merchants
When: May 9, 2009
Cost: Free!
Time: 11 a.m - 5 p.m.

The PURE Gardener will be highlighting our heirloom plants, composters ( kitchen, yard, and worm ), rain barrels, organic plants, organic fertilizers, soils, organic compost', organic pesticides and showing you how to be successful in organic gardening. Come see our live worm farm! Live lady bugs, red worms, and praying mantis eggs Now on display! Stop by today to get a head start! For more information on Gardenology, click here.

Midwest Gardening Symposium: Sustainable with Style

The PURE Gardener's hours on Friday 13th will be 10-2PM and we will be closed Saturday, 14th. See Craig at The Morton Arboretum at the Landscape Expo Section.

Midwest Gardening Symposium: Sustainable with Style

On March 13-15, 2009, join us for this outstanding symposium providing lectures, workshops, tours, and demonstrations of environmentally friendly gardening techniques. Learn how to create an eco-gorgeous landscape garden right for you.

At the Midwest Gardening Symposium, you can:

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See how local landscape architects make eco-friendly design choices for typical houses.
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Talk to the 6 Design Challenge homeowners about their sustainable makeovers.
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Determine what type of watering system is best for your garden and how to store and use rainfall as part of your garden design.
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Create a list of plants that are perfect for those super dry areas in your garden.
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Free yourself from factory-type stores and get on board with the locally-grown food movement; find out how and where to get fresh organic vegetables all year around.
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Learn how Mt. Cuba, a country estate in Delaware, became one of the premier gardens known for using native plants in a traditional and sophisticated way.
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Discover how to be true to yourself and your property’s ecology with Claire Sawyer’s 5-step approach to designing authentic gardens.
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Take an arm-chair tour of a fabulous and sustainable Chicago home that showcases cutting edge green technology with great savvy.
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Enjoy a green garden party with cooking demos, gardening exhibits, snacks and cash bar.

Register online now or by phone at 630-719-2468

Broken Tents & Flooded Roadways

Our Sad Set up At Geneva's 2008 Festival of the Vine

This is about as far as we got to setting up for the first day of the festival this year. I thought that I would be able to tweak it the second day but in the middle of the night one of our tents broke and the water damaged the items inside. This is a photo from the third day before we carted it all back to the shop.