Extension Master Gardeners, serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties are invited to the annual four county meeting. This year's event will be held via Zoom.

An email was sent Aug. 31 with the meeting link and details.

5:30 p.m. - Welcome

6 p.m. - John Amdall  “Prune, Don’t Dig, You May Never Again Look at a Tree in the Same Way”

Every gardener makes decisions for the next generation when pruning a tree. Today’s pruning, or the failure to prune, will determine whether the tree will survive a wind storm 20, 50, or 100 years in the future. A few key pruning principles can make all the difference. Yes, conifers can be pruned! John Amdall, a member of the American Conifer Society, will share what he has learned.

For more information, contact Christine Belless, cbelless@illinois.edu