CLINTON, Ill. – The terrarium, where artistic style and the love for plants meet. These tiny ecosystems are perfect for indoors and are fun for all ages. Learn about plant selection, building techniques, planting instructions, and displaying and maintaining terrariums at this free workshop offered by University of Illinois Extension.

Terrarium Workshop with DeWitt County Master Gardeners will be at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 23 at Vespasian Warner Library, 310 N. Quincy St., Clinton, Ill. In this fun, interactive, hands-on workshop, you will build your own living plant terrarium.

The registration deadline is Sept. 22. Register by calling Marie at Vespasian Warner Library at 217-935-5174. For more information, please contact Beth Miglin, Extension horticulture coordinator, at bmiglin@illinois.edu or call 217-935-5764.

The horticulture program is a branch of University of Illinois Extension that provides research-based information and training about soil testing, tree health, lawn care, pest identification and control, vegetable gardening, and more. The horticulture program also provides Master Gardener training. Find DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Extension Master Gardeners and Horticulture on Facebook.

University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact 217-935-5764. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs.

Source: Beth Miglin, Horticulture Coordinator, University of Illinois Extension

Writer: Laura Crider, Marketing and Communications, University of Illinois Extension

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