Pet-Friendly Landscaping
If you’re both an animal lover and a plant enthusiast, this presentation is designed with you in mind. Join us as we explore how everyday gardening practices can support the pets who share your…
Monroe County Outdoor Explorers
Join us for a guided evening walk and educational talk as we explore seasonal blooms and learn how to identify native wildflowers growing in our local landscapes.
This program is designed…
Jumping Worms: Understanding and Managing a New Invader in Our Soils
A new soil invader is reshaping ecosystems across the Midwest, and communities in Illinois are beginning to feel the impact. Jumping worms (Amynthas spp.) (a rapidly spreading group of invasive…
Compost! Feed the Soil That Feeds Us
Learn about the wonders of compost! Merleanne Rampale from SWALCO, a long-time gardener and composter herself, will share information on the various types of composting, share some fun facts on…
Edible Landscaping
By combining trees, vegetables, herbs, edible flowers, or small fruits and berries in aesthetically pleasing ways, edible landscapes can be just as attractive as ornamental ones. Learn how…
Junior Master Naturalist Program at Woodstock Library
Bitten by the curiosity bug?? Join us to discover amazing facts about our smallest neighbors, the “super hero” bugs in our backyards and around the world. Look through a “bugs eye”, take a…
Specialty Gardens: A Growing Community Program
How about growing a specialty garden this year! Join Master Gardeners to learn how to plan a variety of specialty gardens including salsa, pizza, herb, and tea gardens. Spice up your garden and…
Fulton County Jr. Master Gardener Club Begins
The Junior Master Gardener 4-H Club is an innovative 4-H youth gardening opportunity. It is modeled after the highly popular Master Gardener program, and offers horticulture and environmental…
Business in Front, Party in the Back - Designing a Native Landscape Your Neighbors will Appreciate
Even the most thoughtfully designed native landscape can sometimes be misunderstood or even viewed as problematic by neighbors or local municipalities. What begins as an effort to support…
Compost Giveback & Ask a Master Gardener Booth
SOIL LOVES COMPOST!
Celebrate International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) and learn about the many benefits of this naturally produced soil amendment. We're giving away a truckload of…