If you enjoy gardening and want to learn to share your gardening knowledge, the Master Gardener program may be for you. All you need is an interest in gardening, an open mind, and a willingness to share your knowledge with others. The task of the Master Gardeners is to share unbiased, reliable, research-based information with home landscapers and gardeners. Another vital function is to encourage young people to enjoy the pleasures of flower and vegetable growing.
Dekalb Master Gardeners
DeKalb County Garden Walk
It's time for the DeKalb Master Gardeners Annual Garden Walk in DeKalb County! This year, seven home gardens and one educational spotlight garden are featured in this walk, located in DeKalb, Sycamore, and Kingston. Attendees visit the gardens at their own pace on a self-guided tour. Master Gardeners will be on-site at each garden to answer questions and give guidance. This is a rain or shine event. Please do not bring pets to the gardens.
A wristband is required for each attendee (over 13 years old) to enter the gardens and may be purchased June 15 through July 11 from the following local vendors (cash or check): DeKalb County Extension office, Blumen Gardens (403 Edward St in Sycamore), Glidden Florist (917 W Lincoln Hwy in DeKalb), or The Garden Market (2270 Oakland Ave in Sycamore). Make the check payable to: Univeristy of Illinois Extension.
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Congratulations, Volunteers!
Our program wouldn't be the same without our volunteers! Thank you for your dedication to your community and us. Help us celebrate our recipients listed below:
2025 Service Awards
Diane Buzzard- 5 years
Katherine Clement- 5 years
Susan Colgan- 5 years
Steve Worley- 5 years
Karen Larson- 10 years
Robert C. Brown Memorial and DeKalb County Outstanding Master Gardener Award
Jane School
Rookie Award
Bonnie Konwinski
Century Club Awards
Cathy Anderson- 110.25
Cheryl Murray- 122.5
Jane School- 133.5
Kris Borre- 268.2
Ren Stewart- 267.73
2025 Certified Master Gardeners
Bonnie Konwinski