Written by Rhonda Ferree, retired horticulture educator
Here are some upcoming Garden Day events in West Central Illinois in 2017.
- March 4 Home and Garden day - Bloomington - SOLD OUT
- March 11 Gardener's Palette – Quincy
- March 11 Gardener's Day – Jacksonville
- March 18 Ready, Set, Grow – Sauk Valley Community College
- April 1 Gardener's Day - Macomb
- April 8 Day in the Garden – Pontiac
- April 22 Gardener's Gathering – Germantown Hills
- April 29 Gardeners' BIG Day – Dickson Mounds Museum in Lewistown
I am presenting in Bloomington, Quincy, Macomb, and Lewistown this year. I hope to see you!
MEET THE AUTHOR
As horticulture educator, Rhonda Ferree inspired citizens in local communities to grow their own food and improve their home landscapes. She focused on high quality, impactful programs that taught homeowners how to create energy-efficient landscapes using sustainable practices that increase property values and help the environment.
After 30 years with University of Illinois Extension, Rhonda retired in 2018. She continues to share her passion for horticulture related topics as “Retro Rhonda” on social media.
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