The Illinois Master Gardener program is administered by a statewide team of horticulture experts. Check out the list of local Master Gardener programs to find information about your local area.
Interested in becoming a Master Gardener?
If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener, please fill out the form on the Become a Master Gardener page.
Need to Ask a Gardening Question?
If you have a garden question, please submit those questions to our Extension Horticulture Group, or for local assistance, please contact your local Extension office.
Want to request a speaker?
Are you looking for a speaker for your club, classroom, or event? Illinois Master Gardeners are available to present on a variety of topics. Explore available topics or request a speaker by getting in touch with your local county Extension office.
State Master Gardener Specialist
Candice Anderson
State Master Gardener Specialist
Keywords
Master Gardeners
Gardening
Flowers
217-300-3198
Master Gardener Coordinators
Anna Maleske
Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Coordinator
Keywords
Master Gardeners
Volunteers
Communication
309-663-8306
Amanda Anderson
Horticulture Program Coordinator
Keywords
Horticulture
Master Gardeners
Gardening
Community Garden
Urban Gardening
(847) 201-4176
Bettyann Harrison
Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Program Coordinator
Keywords
Master Gardeners
Master Naturalist
309-364-2356
Beth Miglin
Horticulture Program Coordinator
Keywords
Horticulture
Master Gardeners
Community Garden
Houseplants
Native Plants
(217) 762-2191
Connie Handel
DeKalb County Program Coordinator
Keywords
Master Naturalist
Master Gardeners
815-758-8194
Brenda Dahlfors
McHenry County Master Gardener/Master Naturalist Program Coordinator
Keywords
Horticulture
Master Gardeners
Master Naturalist
815-338-3737
Erin Garrett
Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator
Keywords
Grasses
Master Gardeners
Energy Efficiency
Environment
Native Plants
Invasive Species
Master Naturalist
Pollinator Habitat
Community Garden
Conservation
(618) 524-2270
Earl Allen
County Director
Keywords
Administration
Leadership
Soil
Environment
Farm Business Management
309-347-6614
Holly Froning
Kankakee County Master Gardener & Master Naturalist Program Coordinator
Keywords
Master Gardeners
Master Naturalist
(217) 300-9124
Horticulture Educators
Andrew Holsinger
Horticulture Educator
Keywords
Horticulture
Fruits
Tree Fruits
Vegetables
Native Plants
Gardening
Master Gardeners
(217) 532-3941
Brittnay Haag
Horticulture Educator
Keywords
Master Gardeners
Horticulture
Butterfly
Flowers
Gardening
Community Garden
309-663-8306
Bruce Black
Horticulture Educator
Keywords
Horticulture
Master Gardeners
Vegetable Gardening
Fruits
815-632-3611
Christopher Enroth
Horticulture Educator
Keywords
Horticulture
Community Garden
Vegetable Gardening
Landscape Architecture
Landscape Design
Lawn Care
Conservation
Drainage
Insect Pests
Native Plants
Pollinator Habitat
Soil
Trees
Turf
Invasive Species
Ornamental
(309) 837-3939
Sarah Fellerer
Master Naturalist Program Coordinator and Kendall County Master Gardener Program Coordinator
Keywords
Master Gardeners
Master Naturalist
Horticulture
630-553-5823
Jennifer Fishburn
Horticulture Educator
Keywords
Master Gardeners
Horticulture
Master Naturalist
(217) 782-4617
Gemini Bhalsod
Horticulture Educator
Keywords
Horticulture
Master Gardeners
Plant Health Care
Gardening
(773)-233-2900