Monarchs, the official state insect of Illinois, are in serious decline for a variety of reasons. Learn how we each can do our part to provide them with milkweed and nectar-rich flowers so they thrive once again.
Master Gardener and Naturalist Speakers Series
The world is filled with plant knowledge. How do you know what sources deliver reliable information? The Illinois Extension Speaker Series delivers research-based information on garden and nature-based topics. Learn from the experts who make learning easy.
A no-cost 20-minute presentation will introduce a new topic or build on an old topic of interest. Find the right presentation delivered by Illinois Extension Master Gardener and Master Naturalist volunteers. Virtual presentation format available upon request.
All about Birds, Bees, & Butterflies
Create a Monarch Habitat
Designing Pots for Pollinators
Do you want to plant a pollinator garden but don’t have the room in your yard? Learn how to make your patio or porch a haven for butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinators with pollinator-friendly pots.
Plant a Pollinator Garden
Insects play an important role in flower pollination, but not all flowers are the best food source for pollinators. Plant flowers in your landscape that are beneficial to pollinators. This presentation will offer simple tips to get you started.
Flowers for Every Garden
All in for Alliums
Alliums are showstoppers, bringing stunning color and unique form to every garden in every season. The session will focus on selection, planting, and care for alliums, as well as creative uses for the flower heads.
High on Hydrangeas
There is a hydrangea (or 2!) for every garden. Explore the various types of hydrangeas and learn more growing information and pruning tips for this beloved plant. This presentation just may answer the often-asked question, “Why doesn’t my hydrangea bloom?”
Wildflower Treasures
Wildflowers are beautiful but their names are puzzling. Identify wildflowers with a little help. Plant ID tools help you learn and inventory any landscape of wildflowers. Build your wildflower knowledge to preserve plants and nature.
Dig deeper on a gardening practice
Growing Vegetables Isn't Work - It's Fun!
Discover a new way to garden that is fun and productive. Vegetable gardening in raised beds reduces your gardening burden and offers a canvas to display your gardening personality. Enjoy whimsy and fun in a production garden!
Herb Gardening
Herbs are versatile. Grow them for cooking. Grow them for ornamental appeal. Grow them because they smell wonderful! The techniques to grow, preserve, and use herbs are all available in this presentation. Get ready to spice up your life!
Tree Pruning 101
Your landscape is beautiful. Imagine how it could shine with properly pruned trees. Overcome your fear of pruning with Tree Pruning 101. Use the presentation techniques to grow healthy, attractive trees including what to prune, when to prune, and how to prune.
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Find the right topic for your group
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Find the right topic for your group
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The Language of Flowers
Seed Starting in the Spring
Succulents
Tips for Growing Irises
Tomato Troubles
Bats 101
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Youth are eager to learn, too.
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Youth are eager to learn, too.