Celebrate the arrival of spring with visions of growing gardens.
As growing seasons shift, register for upcoming sessions of the popular Four Seasons Gardening webinar series. Two new spring sessions offer ways to build both butterfly gardens and delicious lists of vegetable varieties to try in the upcoming growing season.
The series focuses on home gardening, environmental stewardship, and backyard food production. Monthly webinars begin at 1:30 p.m. on select Tuesdays and are free to attend. Registration is required. Each session lasts approximately an hour, including time for questions.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact series coordinators Nancy Kreith at kreith@illinois.edu, Gemini Bhalsod at gbhalsod@illinois.edu, or Andrew Holsinger at aholsing@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting access needs.
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Spring 2026 Sessions
Growing a Butterfly Garden: Illinois Butterflies and Their Host Plants | April 7
Butterflies use a variety of plants for nectar, but often their caterpillars are more picky. Learn about the benefits of using native plants to attract more butterflies to yards and which ones will give the most bang for the ecological buck.
Presenters: Jamie Viebach, horticulture educator, Illinois Extension
Veggie Visions: Unveiling New Flavors in 2026 | May 12
Embark on a culinary adventure with the exciting lineup of new vegetables unveiled for the 2026 season. Learn about the unique characteristics, growing tips, and delectable uses of these fresh additions. Be among the first to discover the latest in vegetable gardening trends and get ready to transform kitchens with a harvest of vibrant and enticing produce.
Presenter: Bruce Black, horticulture educator, Illinois Extension
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Every program is recorded and available to watch on the Illinois Extension Horticulture YouTube channel. Videos are available about two weeks after the live program.