Events

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Garden Planning Workshop

Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library
County: Bureau

Join us for an interactive workshop where youʼll learn the basics of square foot gardening and create a personalized plan for your own space. Whether youʼre a beginner or seasoned gardener, this…

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Veggie Visions: Unveiling New Flavors in 2026

Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series
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…

Terrific Tomatoes

Terrific Tomatoes

County: Winnebago

Join Local Foods and Small Farms Educator Grant McCarty for a practical, grower‑friendly program focused on helping you succeed with tomatoes—from choosing the right varieties to managing pests,…

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Garden Planning Workshop

Oglesby Public Library
County: LaSalle

Join us for an interactive workshop where youʼll learn the basics of square foot gardening and create a personalized plan for your own space. Whether youʼre a beginner or seasoned gardener, this…

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Successful Vegetable Gardening with the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners

at North Chicago Public Library
County: Lake

Looking to start or enhance a vegetable garden? Join Lake County Master Gardeners for this presentation, where we will cover all the basics, including planning the garden (site selection,…

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Tomato Troubles

LaSalle Public Library
County: LaSalle

Tomatoes are one of the most popular and commonly grown plants in home gardens. Learn about common problems that plague tomatoes as well as ways to address them.

This program will also be…

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Tomato Troubles

Seneca Public Library
County: LaSalle

Tomatoes are one of the most popular and commonly grown plants in home gardens. Learn about common problems that plague tomatoes as well as ways to address them.

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Green Connections: Cover Crops for the Home Garden

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Growing Gardens, Embracing Nature, Sustaining Conservation in Illinois: Green Connections

Green Connections is an educational and networking opportunity offered by University of Illinois…