Did you know you can grow your own fresh baby ginger here in Illinois? Ginger is a popular flavor in Asian cuisine, has been proven to reduce nausea, and is used as an anti-inflammatory treatment. Ginger may not be the first crop that comes to mind when making your garden plans, but with a few steps, you could include ginger in your 2025 garden. 

Join us for an interactive educational program presented by Local Foods Small Farms Educator, Katie Bell, to learn about cultivating ginger in Illinois and easy ways to preserve it. We will follow the presentation with a demonstration of pickling baby ginger by Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Mary Liz Wright.

Location: Richland County Extension office; 306 S Fair Street, Olney, IL 62450

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024

Time: 5:15 to 6:45 pm

There is no cost to attend this in-person program, but registration is required. To register online, click on the link above or call the Richland County Extension office at 618-395-2191. Registration closes Monday, October, 21.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Katie Bell at klbell@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your needs. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.