URBANA, Ill. — As the cold weather sets in, it's time to move indoors. Learn how to take care of houseplants, protect wildlife, and prepare for spring gardening trends in Gardening in the Air, a webinar series offered by University of Illinois Extension and Iowa University Extension.
Hear from experts from both institutions who will present multiple winter gardening topics with online sessions at 9 a.m., 10:15 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. CST on Saturday, Feb. 5.
Wildlife
- 9-10 a.m. Native Shrubs and Wildlife Benefits;
- 10:15-11:15 a.m. Move Beyond the Lawn! Small Scale Prairie Restorations for Pollinators and Other Wildlife;
- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Taking Action for Native Bees
Houseplants
- 9-10 a.m. Plant Propagation Techniques for the Home: Indoors and Out;
- 10:15-11:15 a.m. Diagnosing Indoor Plant Problems: Troubleshooting Common Issues with Houseplants;
- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Kokedama String Gardening
Spring Trends
- 9-10 a.m. Trees that Pop in the Spring!;
- 10:15-11:15 a.m. Tree Pruning Tips;
- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 2022 Cool Kid in the Garden
Sessions are free, but a donation is appreciated. Access links and handouts will be provided upon registration. Register for one class or the whole series in advance at go.illinois.edu/GIAsignup2022.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate, or for more information, contact Tracy Mulliken at tmully@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting access needs.
SOURCE: Tracy Mulliken, Horticulture Program Coordinator, University of Illinois Extension
WRITER: Erin Wunderlich, Writer, University of Illinois Extension
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