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Announcements and Highlights
QCCA Flower & Garden Show – Speaker Schedule
March 13–15, 2026 • Free with Admission Illinois Extension has arranged a full weekend of expert-led presentations as part of the QCCA Flower & Garden Show. Visit our display garden and information booth throughout the event. Explore showcase gardens designed by local companies and browse a wide range of gardening vendors.
Branching Out: A Botanical Workshop Series
Hands-on monthly workshops with Horticulture Educator Emily Swhihart and coordinator Tracy Jo Mulliken. Create floral arrangements, propagate houseplants, and start seeds—while taking home your projects.
When to Plant in Illinois
It's never too early to start planning your garden! Knowing when to plant for your area of Illinois and starting your plants right will help maximize the growing season. Download printable infosheets to keep handy at this Illinois Extension website.
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