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Hundreds of new perennials are introduced every year, and whether gardeners are excited or disappointed by the plants depends in part on a rigorous evaluation to determine their cultural adaptability, disease and pest resistance, and winter hardiness. Richard Hawke will share information on perennials that are proving to be beautiful, reliable, and hardy in the Chicago Botanic Garden’s evaluati...

Join Champaign County Master Gardeners and University of Illinois Extension for a program presented on Tues., Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. via zoom or in person for a presentation titled "Best Small(ish) Shrubs for the Home Landscape" with Dyke Barkley, Horticulture Advisor, Lake Land College. In this presentation you will learn: -How to select a good mix of flowering and ornamental shrubs that will succ...

Hundreds of new perennials are introduced every year, and whether gardeners are excited or disappointed by the plants depends in part on a rigorous evaluation to determine their cultural adaptability, disease and pest resistance, and winter hardiness. Richard Hawke will share information on perennials that are proving to be beautiful, reliable, and hardy in the Chicago Botanic Garden’s evaluati...

On Tues., March 22, 2022, Horticulture Educator Chris Enroth presented Xeriscaping. This program was organized by Champaign County Master Gardeners and University of Illinois Extension. Xeriscaping is a series of landscape design principles that focus on conserving water. In this presentation, we will discuss the 7 principles including: Planning and designing a low water usage space in your yar...

On Mon., Aug. 9, 2021, Master Gardener Ann Tice gave a program title "Best Annuals for Your Garden" in the Idea Garden, 2001 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana, Illinois. Based on plant trial evaluations, you will learn what the trials team has found to be the best performers. This informal 30-minute chat will take place around the Idea Garden shed and trials area

On Tues., July 27 via zoom, Champaign County Master Gardeners and University of Illinois Extension hosted "Time to Plant Your Fall Vegetable Garden" with Extension Educator Erin Harper In this presentation you will learn: Why to plant a fall vegetable garden, What to plant in your fall vegetable garden, and How to grow a fall vegetable garden

On September 28, 2021, University of Illinois Extension and Champaign County Master Gardeners hosted "Climate Change in My Backyard" with Dr. Jim Angel via Zoom. The climate of Illinois is changing and changing rapidly. We have observed strong trends towards more heavy rains and warmer temperatures throughout the year. These trends are expected to continue. We will explore the patterns and impa...

On Wed., Feb. 2, 2022, Champaign County Master Gardener's Program Committee and Champaign County Master Gardener Ann Tice held a lunch and learn about side gardens. In this program you will learn design principles, tips, and ideas. The program also features many of our Champaign-Urbana Master Gardeners’ gardens over the last 20 years. Come away with ideas about all styles of gardening from fun ...

University of Illinois Extension and Champaign County Master Gardeners hosted "Native Plants for Shade Gardens and Ecological Benefits" with Erin Garrett, Extension Educator. This program was offered via Zoom central time on Tues., Oct. 26, 2021 @ 7 p.m. Erin will discuss native plants for Illinois shade gardens. She will show plants in their settings and the benefits of using natives. In this ...

The University of Illinois Extension and Champaign County Master Gardeners presented "Winter Sowing: Getting Back to the Garden in January and February" Are you ready to get back to gardening? Winter sowing allows you to start your outdoor gardening in the heart of winter! Using small, inexpensive, DIY greenhouses, you can begin planting your garden outdoors in January and February. Join Master...

This program was hosted by University of Illinois Extension and Champaign County Master Gardeners with guest presenter Dr. Jim Angel on Tues., Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. CST via Zoom. The climate of Illinois is changing and changing rapidly. We have observed strong trends towards more heavy rains and warmer temperatures throughout the year. These trends are expected to continue. We will explore the pat...

Champaign County Master Gardener Deb McMillin shares her research and visitation of Gardens of Great Britain. In this presentation you will learn: • Their climate and how it affects gardening, • Weeping Ash Garden, a small garden near Manchester. • The Lake District and the early conservation efforts that established the National Trust that has allowed the land to maintain its beauty and histor...

See what's going on in the Champaign County Master Gardener's Children's Garden section at the Idea Garden this year! They have created a Plant Zoo and you can do the same in your own garden! The Illinois Master Gardener mission is "Helping others learn to grow." Objectives of the Champaign County Master Gardener's Idea Garden are: To create and demonstrate ideas for garden design and maintenan...

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