University of Illinois Extension is pleased to announce a free gardening series, Learning in Lawn Chairs, at the Lanark Community Garden, 26549 Us Hwy 52, Lanark. Extension Horticulture Educator Bruce Black will present this series each month from May to October. Learning in Lawn Chairs is for anyone interested in learning more about gardening, growing food in a home or community garden, or looking for ideas for the upcoming growing season. Carroll County Master Gardeners will be on hand at each session to answer any questions. No registration is required, don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs. We will meet rain or shine, and tents and water will be available.
Series Information
Garden Talk | May 18
Looking for different ways to garden. Learn how to plant in practical containers, raised beds, straw bales, and more. We will have demonstrations and have time to answer any gardening questions you may have to start your garden.
Growing Veggies Through the Seasons | June 15
Get the most out of your garden by planning, planting, and maintaining for the 2023 season broken down by Spring, Summer, and Fall.
Container Fruits | July 20
Lacking a large landscape and love homegrown fruits? Look to container gardening: fruit edition! Learn how dwarf cultivars of blueberries, strawberries, brambles (raspberries and blackberries), and even apple trees can be planted on your patios or small outdoor areas to provide those big fresh fruit flavors in small spaces!
Using Garden Produce | August 17
You have grown fresh produce all summer; what do you do with the excess produce like onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, and more? Join us to learn some simple ways of storing produce for longer shelf life and some easy recipes like refrigerator pickles to make your produce go further.
Using Fresh Herbs | September 21
Herbs are great fun to grow in the home landscape. Learn more about harvesting and preserving your herbs to enjoy in recipes year-round.
Fall Garden Cleanup | October 19
End-of-the-growing season cleanup can be daunting, especially with large yards. This presentation will help organize fall tasks into an easy month-by-month to-do list and provide a printable checklist to help you check off the tasks.