Refuge Food Forest
701 E. Lincoln St., Normal, IL
The Grape Arbor at The Refuge Food Forest in Normal, IL is the newest project of the McLean County Master Gardeners. With many forms of trellising available, growing healthy grapes on gorgeous vines is both an art and a science. As the growing season begins, the McLean County Master Gardeners look forward to educating the public on growing grapes in Central Illinois with classes on site selection, vine training methods, grape variety selection, and management through the growing season. A collaboration between University of Illinois Extension serving Livingston, McLean, and Woodford Counties and Town of Normal, The Refuge Food Forest is a permanent food producing system meaning food grows on plants that are not replanted every year such as fruiting trees and shrubs. The food forest is a public space, all community members are welcome to weed and harvest independently or during guided work and harvest days. For more information, visit the Refuge Food Forest Facebook page.