Calling all apple lovers, seasoned backyard growers, and first-time planters! Looking to spruce up your apple knowledge this Fall? Join us for an engaging exploration of apple growing in Northern Illinois with Local Foods Systems and Small Farms Educator Grant McCarty. Learn about the rich agricultural heritage of apple production and gain practical knowledge you can apply in your own growing space.
During Growing Great Apples, we'll discuss apple varieties suitable for Northern Illinois, seasonal management of common insects and diseases, and the fundamentals of establishing and maintaining fruit trees. You'll leave equipped to select appropriate varieties, develop seasonal management plans, make informed planting decisions, and successfully grow delicious apples in Northern Illinois. You might even go straight to nearby orchards, knowing exactly which ones you want to try out this season.
Growing Great Apples will be held from 2:00-3:30 PM on Friday, October 3rd at Talcott Free Library, 101 E Main St, Rockton, IL 61072. There is no charge for this program; however, pre-registration is requested. To register, visit https://extension.illinois.edu/jsw or call 815-986-4357 for more information.