Learn about using annuals plants in your garden from experts on all things green. The free Garden Learning Series continues online on May 8 at 6pm. Advance registration required.
“Landscaping with Native Plants” on April 10
Learn to design native habitats. Illinois Extension partners with Lake County Forest Preserves and SWALCO in free online Garden Learning Series. Next: April 10
Native Seed Exchange at Heller Nature Center
Sunday, April 14-10:00 am-12:00 pm Offered by PDHP at Heller Nature Center Spring is the perfect season to start your wildflower garden. Exchange native seeds to bring home and to sow your very own native garden. Pre-registration required. Children under two are free. All other participants, children and adults, must register for the program. Children ...
“Vegetable Gardening” on March 13
Free 2024 Garden Learning Series continues at 6:00pm CT online only Imagine tasting your own vegetables picked fresh from your garden… Build your success with research-based methods that promote healthy, productive plants. To get the most out of your garden, University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will give you steps to plan and tend your …
2024 University of Illinois Extension Online Garden Learning Series Announced
Free Garden Learning Series for 2024 Announce
Native Seed Starting for Spring Planting-Zoom January 23, 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Sign up today for the native gardening series!
Starting Native Plants from Seed
Wednesday, November 8 Free 2023 Garden Learning Series concludes at 6:00pm CT online only Final program in this series for 2023. Starting native plants from seed can be challenging until you know the tricks to sparking germination. Discover what it means to stratify and scarify seeds and which species need which treatment. Register for this …
“Landscaping with Native Plants” free program
Free virtual Garden Series continues on September 13, 2023 with focus on Landscaping With Native Plants.
Wednesday, July 12 “Planting for Pollinators”
Free Garden Learning Series continues online on how to plant for pollinators
Wednesday, June 14 “Rain Gardens 101”
Free 2023 Garden Learning Series continues at 6:00pm CT online What are rain gardens and how do they work? This class is an introduction to the functions and benefits of rain gardens at a scale for the average homeowner. We’ll cover the basics of how to start a rain garden including siting, sizing and plant …