Keep garden planning fresh by adding new vegetable varieties.
Embark on a culinary adventure with the exciting lineup of new vegetables unveiled for the 2026 season. Learn about the unique characteristics, growing tips, and delectable uses of these fresh additions. Be among the first to discover the latest in vegetable gardening trends and get ready to transform kitchens with a harvest of vibrant and enticing produce.
Presenter: Bruce Black, horticulture educator, Illinois Extension
About 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.
Have a gardening topic on your mind and want to know more? Share suggestions for upcoming sessions with the series coordinators: Nancy Kreith at kreith@illinois.edu, Gemini Bhalsod at gbhalsod@illinois.edu, or Andrew Holsinger at aholsing@illinois.edu.
Additional Spring Session
Growing a Butterfly Garden: Illinois Butterflies and Their Host Plants | April 7
Butterflies use a variety of plants for nectar, but often their caterpillars are more picky. Learn about the benefits of using native plants to attract more butterflies to yards and which ones will give the most bang for the ecological buck. Presenter: Jamie Viebach, horticulture educator, Illinois Extension
