Gathering of the Gardeners

A vibrant close-up of a Castor Oil plant with clusters of red spiky, red pods and large purple-green leaves. A Master Gardener logo in the bottom right corner.
Event Date(s)
Event Time
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Location
Montgomery County Extension, 1 Industrial Park Drive, Hillsboro, IL 62049
County
Christian
Jersey
Macoupin
Montgomery

Join us for the 12th Annual Gathering of the Gardeners: For Master Gardeners from Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, and Montgomery counties
Organized by the Montgomery County Master Gardeners

Topic: The Dark Side of Your Garden 
Presented by: Betsy Alexander 

Plants that prickle or poison -- there are villains lurking in the garden! Plants have developed adaptive means to protect themselves over time. Learn about these defensive methods and some of the plants now growing in your garden that need to be labeled with a danger symbol! 

Betsy Alexander became a Master Gardener in 2005 after she retired. She volunteered at the Botanical Garden for twenty years and covered the MU Extension Plant Doctor Answer Desk for 4 years. She coordinates the Master Gardeners Speakers Bureau and is the secretary for the Master Gardeners Advisory Committee.

A free lunch will be served. RSVP by Feb. 4.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact