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Pumpkins and squash are popular garden plants. However, many gardeners struggle with pests attacking their plants. Learn about common pests that affect squash, pumpkin, cucumber, and melon plants, as well as how to manage them. Presenter: Ken Johnson, horticulture educator, Illinois Extension.

About the Four Seasons Gardening Series

University of Illinois Extension’s Four Seasons Gardening series focuses on home gardening, environmental stewardship, and backyard food production. Four Seasons Gardening sessions are monthly online sessions led by Illinois Extension experts beginning at 1:30 p.m. on select Tuesdays and are free to attend. Registration is required. Learn more about the series and register for individual events at go.illinois.edu/FourSeasons.

Additional Spring Session

Nature’s Uninvited Guests: The Impact of Invasive Plants | April 29 

Sometimes, plants pop up in the yard that weren’t planted. Many gardeners don’t even notice at first or think the flower is cute, so they leave it. But in no time, it’s everywhere. Learn what makes a plant invasive versus aggressive, some common-to-Illinois invasives, and what to do about them. Presenter: Jamie Viebach, horticulture educator, Illinois Extension