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McHenry County Master Gardeners' Gardenwalk Co-sponsored by McHenry County College, this self-guided, day-long tour begins at 9 a.m. at the Master Gardeners' Demonstration Garden at McHenry County College, 8900 U. S. Highway 14 in Crystal Lake. In addition to the demonstration garden, view eight other unique, private gardens clustered in Southern McHenry County. You can ask Master Gardeners your specific gardening questions at each of the gardens. There will be plants for sale at the Demo Garden on a first come-first served basis while supplies last.

Tickets are $12 through June 24 and $17 thereafter. Purchase tickets through the college at 815-459-7570 or at the gardens on the day of the event.

It's Fair time! If you need information about the Illinois State Fair, find it here...

Some plants like it hot – some plants like it cool. Whatever your garden situation, there are annuals and perennials that can be selected to offer color and interest to even some of the most extreme gardening situations.

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4-H Youth Development Tip of the Week

 

Questions? Contact Kelly Sadowski, 4-H Community Worker, Extra Help at ksadowsk@illinois.edu

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Extension Council meeting
6/14/11

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Upcoming Events

Bits 'N Reins Annual Horse Show
Rochelle, Illinois (Ogle County)
June 25-26, 2011

MCYTT 4-H Club meeting
Woodstock, Illinois (McHenry County)
June 25, 2011

4-H Poultry Clinic
Woodstock, Illinois (McHenry County)
June 25, 2011

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Horse Sense 101
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