Novice and avid gardeners are invited to bring their questions on how to create a successful flower bed at Geneva’s Gardenology in May.

The seventh annual event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16, along Third Street in downtown Geneva. A speaker’s tent will be stationed at Geneva Lutheran Church, 301 S. Third St. More than 50 garden experts will be on hand giving presentations or answering questions to help patrons get the most out of their gardening season. Topics will range from home gardening tips, the ABC’s of butterfly gardening, making salad dressings and more.

Plants and accessories will be available for purchase, and many shops will be offering fun and educational family-friendly activities. Children also will enjoy crafts, petting the yearling goats, and seeing reptiles and amphibians with The Frog Lady.

Gardenology advisers and vendors will bring their best ideas and garden related products to jump-start your gardening season.  Experts in every horticulture field including farming, landscape design, weavers, local nurseries, and more will be on hand to answer your questions. Topics include herbs, flowers, vegetables, heirloom plants and perennials.  Learn about attracting birds & butterflies, wildlife control, composting, organic fertilizers and more.

See who’s coming to the 2015 Speaker’s Tent!

Gardenology is free and will be held rain or shine. For more information, including a speaker schedule, visit www.gardenologygenevail.com or call Country Naturals at 630-232-1172. The event is sponsored by the Geneva Garden Club, GrowIt! Garden Socially and participating Geneva merchants.

About Geneva

Located 40 miles west of Chicago along the Fox River, Geneva is home to 21,495 residents and serves as the seat of Kane County government. Geneva’s character is found in its historic architecture, adaptive re-use of historic buildings, mature landscapes and open space with more than 700 acres of park land. With festivals and events year-round, Geneva is a place to connect with others for shopping, dining or browsing art galleries. Home to excellent schools, library and parks, Geneva continues to be one of the premier cities in the Chicago area to live, work, play and raise a family. For the latest news, visit the City’s website at www.geneva.il.us.