• Gnomedependence Day: July 4 at Global Garden

    Posted on | June 13, 2012 | 14 Comments

    Gnomedependence Day

    Who’s got the best garden gnome? Find out at Gnomedependence Day, July 4, from 4-7 p.m, at Global Garden!

    Gnomedependence Day Gnome Decorating Contest: For $25, you’ll receive a ‘blank’ gnome to decorate and bring to the July 4th celebration. At the event, guests will vote on a winning gnome for each 2012 Peterson garden and a 2012 Gnome of the Year. Cool prizes will be awarded at the Gnomedependence Day celebration.

    To purchase your own gnome to decorate, come to the Open House at the Learning Center, 4642 N. Francisco, Friday, June 22, 4-7 p.m.

    If you miss that event, watch the Classes & Events page for more opportunities to join in the fun.

    Supplies are limited!  First come, first served!

     

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    14 Responses to “Gnomedependence Day: July 4 at Global Garden”

    1. Mary Haywood
      June 15th, 2012 @ 5:45 pm

      Can anyone participate by entering a gnome or is this only for PGP gardeners?

    2. Mark
      June 15th, 2012 @ 9:17 pm

      Hi Mary, Great question! Non-PGP gardeners are welcome to join in on the fun…we just ask that when they sign up and get their unpainted gnome, they pick a garden to associate with their gnome. The winning gnome will be displayed for a limited time at that garden…so definitely, everyone is welcome!

    3. Myles
      June 18th, 2012 @ 2:23 pm

      How fun! I am going to see if I can get some participants on board! This looks like a lot of fun! :)

    4. Gina
      June 18th, 2012 @ 10:03 pm

      Looking forward to signing up for a gnome! What’s he latest on where/how to purchase one?

    5. Matrick
      June 18th, 2012 @ 10:27 pm

      Hey Myles! That’s great – looking forward to seeing you at the Open House and showing you our new Learning Center…there is for sure a gnome with your name on it, and plenty for your friends too!

    6. Megan Humphrey
      June 18th, 2012 @ 10:27 pm

      Hi Gina,

      We’ve added more details to the blog post. Check above for the scoop!

    7. Matrick
      June 18th, 2012 @ 10:38 pm

      Hi Gina – that’s great! We’re looking forward to seeing your creative entry! The best way to get your gnome kit (and to enter the contest) is to come to the Open House on Friday, June 22, 4-7 pm at the new PGP Learning Center (4642 N. Francisco, just south of the Francisco Brown Line stop.) Bring $25 (cash preferred)and we’ll get you set up with your very own gnome kit. Decorate it and bring it to the July 4th Gnomedependance Day Celebration at Global Gardens, get all your friends to vote for your little guy, and he could very well be the 2012 PGP Gnome of the Year! Good luck!!

    8. Gina
      June 19th, 2012 @ 2:22 am

      Wonderful thanks!

    9. cindy
      June 28th, 2012 @ 11:20 am

      I want to purchase a gnome – have missed the opportunities thus far – how can I get one!?

    10. Matrick
      June 29th, 2012 @ 4:26 pm

      Hi Cindy! You can definitely still purchase a gnome…we are going to have them (and Peterson Garden Project tshirts) at the Chill & Grill tonight (June29) from 6:30 – 8p)at the Vedgewater Garden (Broadway and Rosemont in the Edgewater neighborhood)…so bring something to grill and come sign up for the gnome contest!

    11. Denise Poloyac
      July 2nd, 2012 @ 8:04 pm

      HI. I am a little late to the game here but I am checking to see if it is still possible to get a gnome? I can make arrangements to pick it up tonight if there are any available. Thanks so much.

    12. Matrick
      July 2nd, 2012 @ 10:28 pm

      Hi Denise! We will be at the learning center tonight at 7:30p (4642 n Francisco, at the Francisco Brown Line stop) for a meeting… you can get a gnome then!

    13. Denise Poloyac
      July 2nd, 2012 @ 11:23 pm

      Thanks. I will see you then.

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