McLean County Educational Programs

2010 Second Thursday Classes

Master Gardeners will be sponsoring classes at the Farm Bureau Building from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. The cost is $10 per session. Call the Extension office at 663-8306 or email at sbecker@uiuc.edu to register.

February 11 - Annuals: Beyond Impatiens and Petunias

April 8 - Perennials: Beyond Coneflowers and Hostas

May 13 - Beyond Nature's Challenges

Four Seasons Horticulture Telenets

University of Illinois Educators conduct classes via the University of Illinois telenet system and local computer PowerPoint presentations, allowing live discussion between the instructor and gardeners throught Illinois. All telenet sessions are held in the Extension Office Board room. There is a minimal $5 fee payable at the door. Pre-registration is requested by calling the Extension office at 663-8306 or emailing SBecker@illinois.edu.

February 23, 1 PM or February 25, 7 PM - Ferns in the Landscape

March 9, 1 PM - The Elusive Morel - Tips for Safe and Successful Hunting

March 23, 1 PM - A Gardener's Guide to Plant Propogation

Home, Lawn and Garden Day

Home, Lawn and Garden Day 2010 sponsored by the University of Illinois Master Gardeners in McLean County will be held at Central Catholic High School, 1201 Airport Road, Bloomington, Illinois on Saturday, March 6, 2010. This full day event will offer several choices of workshops, a keynote speaker, exhibitors, door prizes, and lunch. Registration forms will be available in January. If you have not previously attended, call 663-8306 to be placed on the mailing list.

Programs on Request

McLean County Master Gardeners also provide information on variety of topics from vegetable gardening to the Emerald Ash Borer for community groups and business organizations. If you have a group that would like to hear one of our presentations, please call the office for further information.