Weekend Gardener

Top-down view of gardening tools and potted herbs arranged on soil, creating a gardening-themed background.
Event Date(s)
Event Time
-
Location
Madison County Farm Bureau
Event Fee
$20.00
County
Madison

Join us for an enriching experience to explore the world of gardening with expert speakers and engaging discussions. Morning refreshments will be included followed by sessions. Participants will have the opportunity to attend one session during each time period, making it a flexible and tailored experience.

Agenda:

  • 9 am: Encouraging Native Plants in Sustainable Landscapes 
    Speaker: Anna McAtee, HeartLands Conservancy 
  • 9 am: Aeroponics
    Speaker: Gretchen Hertz, Edwardsville School District
  • 10 am: Deer Decoded
    Speaker: Justine Kandra, Missouri Botanical Garden
  • 10 am: The Fungus Among Us - Growing Mushrooms at Home
    Speakers: Andrew Shelton, Shearwater Farm
  • 11 am: Designing and Installing a Soft Landings Native Shade Garden
    Speaker: Sandy Perry, Illinois Extension Master Gardener
  • 11 am: Our Native Bees
    Speaker: Ned Siegel, Illinois Extension Master Naturalist

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your gardening skills and connect with fellow enthusiasts!

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact