As gardening continues to gain popularity, it is important to keep the learning growing.
Whether it is skills needed for a large backyard garden or just a few windowsill and porch pots, sharing the knowledge and how much fun gardening activities with others can be very fulfilling. Step one is answering to the curiosity of growing plants.
From there, whether new to gardening or someone with years of experience but ready to talk plants, register for Growing Great Vegetables, a five-week webinar series from University of Illinois Extension exploring what it takes to grow vegetables from start to harvest.
Participants will log on for weekly online workshops starting March 4. Each session will explore a new topic and give participants the opportunity to engage with Extension horticulture experts. Along the way, attendees will receive emails with more research-based tips and factsheets to supplement learning.
Sessions will be from 6 to 7 p.m. on select Tuesdays. Each class consists of a live 50-minute presentation followed by time for Q&A. Extension horticulture educators Chris Enroth, Jennifer Fishburn, Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle, Ken Johnson, and Sarah Vogel will lead this series.
The cost is $10 for the series, and registration is required by Feb. 28 at go.illinois.edu/GrowingGreatVegetables. Sessions will be recorded and made available to registered participants if they are unable to attend live. Sessions are recorded and made available to registered participants if they are unable to attend live.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Ken Johnson at kjohnso@illinois.edu.
