Russel Allen Garden Day 2026

The University of Illinois Extension Logan County Master Gardeners will host Russel Allen Garden Day on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln.  The event will run from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, with registration from 8 to 8:45 am. The public is invited for this event that will feature various presentations related to gardening.

 

Pre-registration cost is $12 per person. At-the-door registration is $15 per person.

Selection, care, and maintenance of essential garden tools will be discussed in this presentation. Get the ‘dirt’ on tools that work and how to properly care for your investment from a horticulturalist with 50+ years of experience. 

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Jennifer Fishburn, Horticulture Educator, Illinois Extension

What are native plants? Advantages of growing native plants; Color schemes to attract attention; Texture for all year; Attract pollinator insects; Using herbaceous perennials vs shrubs and trees; Where to obtain native plants. 

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If you're a gardener, pests are a fact of life. While pesticides have their place in controlling pests, they can have unintentional negative effects. Learn about the different ways we can manage pests in our landscape with fewer or without the use of pesticides. 
Ken Johnson, Horticulture Educator, Illinois Extension