OTTAWA, Ill. – It’s never too early to start planning for the growing season! Learn the basics of seed starting and seed saving on February 26, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Reddick Public Library (1010 Canal St, Ottawa, IL 61350).
Participants will learn practical techniques for starting seeds indoors, discover which seeds can be direct-sown outdoors, and explore methods for saving seeds from their own gardens to use in future seasons. Whether you’re new to gardening or a seasoned grower, this program offers valuable tips to help you plan and prepare for a successful harvest.
Register online at go.illinois.edu/SeedStartingSaving.
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.