Get ready for the upcoming growing season and join us for Gardener’s Day. Learn how to create an energy-efficient landscape, how to incorporate edible plants into your landscaping, and learn about some invasive species you should be aware of.
Energy-Efficient Landscaping
Sustainable and energy-efficient landscapes are common buzzwords in today’s gardening circles and can be overwhelming to novice gardeners. Learn tips for how your landscape can help keep your energy costs down and make your yard more environmentally friendly. Presented by Martha Vache, University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener.
Edible Landscapes
By combining fruit and nut trees, vegetables, herbs, edible flowers, or berry bushes in aesthetically pleasing ways, edible landscapes can be just as attractive as ornamental ones. Learn how to eat your yard by creating a tasteful home landscape using edible plants. Presented by Michelle Berg, University of Illinois Extension
Invasive Species to be Aware of
Invasive species cause millions of dollars of damage every year. Learn about some of the invasive species currently in Illinois and some to be on the lookout for. Presented by Ken Johnson, University of Illinois Extension
For more information, contact Ken Johnson at 217.243.7424. Registration closes on March 25.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact the event coordinator at 217.243.7424. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your needs, when possible.