Following the theme of the Bicentennial Anniversary for the State of Illinois, the Volunteer Miller program for April focuses on native grasslands that dominated this Midwest landscape at one time. The presentation will begin at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Avenue,
Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District sells native wildflowers each spring. Place an order by Friday, March 30, 2018, for Rattlesnake Master; Butterfly Weed; Pale Purple and Yellow Coneflowers; Prairie Blazing Star; Wild Bergamot. Each specimen sells for $4 and will be delivered in May. Print the order form
University of Illinois Extension will sponsor a Question and Answer session at the Fulton, IL, Schmaling Public Library, 501 Tenth Avenue. A local Master Gardener, Judy Holesinger, will be available on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., to discuss basic tips on spring garden techniques. Fundamentals of
Rock Island County Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a spring tree and native plant sale to promote conservation–including backyard conservation. Consider planting native trees, shrubs, flowers, and grasses to promote diversity and wildlife habitat on your acreage or in your backyard. Rock Island County SWCD is taking orders
University of Illinois Extension has several upcoming opportunities to learn about plants, soils, and starting a garden. Four Seasons Horticulture Webinar Winter Series–Tuesday, March 13, and Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at 1:30 p.m., at Whiteside Extension Office, Sterling, IL. Four Seasons Gardening, presented by University of Illinois Extension, includes a
Editor’s note: The photograph of a caterpillar’s feet was taken by Tonya Wilhelm. Join the Master Gardeners of Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside Counties in cooperation with Sauk Valley Community College, on Saturday, March 17, 2018, for this one-day horticulture workshop. Participants will hear keynote presenter Sandra Mason, State Master
Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District, 16255 Liberty Street, Morrison, IL, will take orders for the following six Native Plants, until Friday, March 30, 2018, by 4:00 p.m. Plants sell for $4 each. Print the order form below. A pick up date the third or fourth week of May
Celebrate Arbor Day by planting a free oak tree. For the seventh year in a row, the Rock River Trail Initiative (RRTI) will distribute 10,000 trees along the Rock River corridor, Tuesday, April 18, through Friday, April 21, 2017. Chad Pregracke, President of “Living Lands and Waters’ One Million Trees”
Do not miss the University of Illinois Extension plant sales in our area. Each sale will take place from 8:00 a.m. to noon, or until plants are sold out. Come early to have the best selection. Visit our webpage to download the flier: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/clw/downloads/68990.pdf. Saturday, May 6–Morrison, IL, Community Room
Four Seasons Gardening, a 12-session program presented by University of Illinois Extension, includes a wide array of gardening and landscaping topics. The spring series includes Growing Vegetable for Beginners on Tuesday, April 18, 2017; Beyond Hosta-Perennials for the Shade on Tuesday, May 2; Bountiful Backyards: Berries, Brambles, and Beyond on
It may still be winter in Fulton, IL, yet it is time to think spring. Any group or governmental agency that helps maintain or enhance any of Fulton’s public garden areas should consider applying now for grant money, available from the Fulton Gardens Fund. This includes all public gardens and
Master Gardeners in Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside Counties will spend the summer attending local farmers’ markets, to share their knowledge about tomato diseases, growing herbs, general care of berries, planting garlic, pruning fruit trees, and much more. They will have plenty of great recipes to hand out to patrons and
Join University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists, at Andresen Nature Center, 409 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, on Friday, July 29, 2016. The Nature Center is next door to Heritage Canyon. Explore the world of herbs from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Participants will learn about chives, basil,
Join us for another adult education class at Nahant Marsh on Saturday, July 16, 2016, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The class will be held at Nahant Marsh Education Center, 4220 Wapello Avenue, Davenport, IA. Scott County, IA, Master Gardener Dan Mays will show you tips and tricks to design your
Have you always wanted to make your own potpourri? Find out how to start. Learn what fragrant flowers are best for producing your own mixture. See which plants you should grow in your own gadern. Class will take place on Friday, June 24, 2016, from 9:00 till 11:00 a.m. Andresen