Are you ready to take the next step in your gardening journey? University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam counties is excited to be offering a Hybrid Training starting Fall of 2026. Joining your local Master Gardener program is a great way to expand your gardening knowledge while making a positive difference in your community.
This course is designed to expose participants to in-depth horticulture content through modules that include soils and fertilizers, plant diseases, entomology, pest management, organic gardening, and more. In this flipped classroom style training, participants will study independently prior to the weekly sessions. During Tuesday sessions, trainees participate in a live webinar with Extension Horticulture Educators. Then, work in small groups within the unit to discuss case studies and hands-on activities.
- In-person meetings on Tuesdays: September 8 - December 1, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Online coursework to be completed before each live session
- In-person training location to be determined based on location of registrants (either the Extension office in Ottawa or Henry)
- $250 course fee covers all training materials and Master Gardener manual