2005 Year in Review

Master Gardeners Are Here Again

What is causing my plants to die? Will these insects destroy my vegetable garden? What perennials are best suited for my yard? What tree will give me the best shade? How much fertilizer should I put on my yard? If these questions bothered you last year or might pertain to you this year, you can once again receive answers by calling University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners.

Each Master Gardener goes through 60 hours of in-depth training taught by University of Illinois Extension Specialists and Educators. The various classes that Master Gardeners must conquer includes: basic botany, vegetables, tree fruits, small fruits, insects, diseases, soils, fertilizers and ornamental such as trees and flowers.

University of Illinois Extension is in the business of providing education so you can put the knowledge to work. We bring to you the resources and research from the University of Illinois in many different forms which one being the Master Gardener program.

The Whiteside County Extension Office has thirty-six Master Gardeners trained and ready to answer your horticultural questions and concerns. Their office hours will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to Noon, starting in April.

As problems or concerns unfold, stop by the Extension Office located at 100 East Knox Street, Morrison or call (815) 772-4075. There is no charge for this service! To learn more about the Master Gardener program or how to become a Master Gardener next year, call the Whiteside County Extension Office.

by  Editor, theCity1.com
April 22, 2005