Strengthen management skills during spring planting.
While plants are waking up in backyards, parks, and gardens this spring, check in on the Four Seasons Gardening series webinars as another way to dig deeper, consider more plant options, strengthen management, and keep growing.
Register for the new spring sessions of the popular webinar series beginning Apr. 29. Two new webinars explore the growing impact of invasive plants and how to get rid of them properly, and all about squash, pumpkin, and cucumber pests as garden visitors.
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.
Have a gardening topic on your mind and want to know more? Share suggestions for upcoming sessions with Nancy Kreith at kreith@illinois.edu.
Spring 2025 Sessions
Nature’s Uninvited Guests: The Impact of Invasive Plants | Apr. 29
Sometimes, plants pop up in the yard that weren’t planted. Many gardeners don’t even notice at first or think the flower is cute, so they leave it. But in no time, it’s everywhere. Learn what makes a plant invasive versus aggressive, some common-to-Illinois invasives, and what to do about them.
Presenter: Jamie Viebach, horticulture educator, Illinois Extension
Managing Common Squash and Pumpkin Pests | May 20
Pumpkins and squash are popular garden plants. However, many gardeners struggle with pests attacking their plants. Learn about common pests that affect squash, pumpkin, cucumber, and melon plants, as well as how to manage them.
Presenter: Ken Johnson, horticulture educator, Illinois Extension
Information whenever you need it!
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.