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Nursery School: Lessons in Gardening

nursery school: lessons in gardening
Event Date(s)
Location
East Moline Schools Administration Conference Center 3451 Morton Drive, East Moline, IL
County
Rock Island

Get inspired and cultivate your knowledge at the 23rd annual Nursery School: Lessons in Gardening, the Quad Cities’ premiere horticulture symposium! This year it will take place on Leap Day at a new location—the Conference Center of the East Moline School District. Produced by University of Illinois Extension and Master Gardeners from Henry, Mercer, Rock Island and Stark counties, Nursery School offers something for everyone, from the novice to the most experienced gardener. Horticulture experts share tips, pointers, ideas and information you can put to work! This year’s keynote speaker is Brent Heath– of Brent and Becky’s Bulbs. He and Becky live and work on their 28 acre farm and gardens in Gloucester, VA. You’ll enjoy learning from this expert who is not only a flower bulb supplier, but also a garden writer, photographer, lecturer, and educator!

Leap into a Track–Sessions have been arranged by themed tracks: Ornamental, Edible, Nature, and Do It Yourself. Take all of one , or pick and choose—it’s up to you!

Registration fee: $55. All registrations must be in by February 23. Your fee includes morning coffee and rolls, luncheon buffet, and afternoon snack.

LEAP into Learning with us on LEAP Day 2020
Doors open at 8:00 a.m. Coffee and rolls will be served. Welcome and Keynote Session starts at 8:30 a.m.