February 17, 2021
(MILAN, Ill.) If you are interested in growing your own vegetables this summer or you’d like a refresher, University of Illinois Extension and the Rock Island Public Library are hosting a series, “Vegetable Gardening Made Easy”. This free online program will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. March 15 – March 31, 2021. They will be hosted by local Illinois Extension Master Gardeners via Zoom. During each session, they will show a pre-recorded, “how-to” gardening video on the topic of the day from University of Illinois horticulture experts, followed by live Q & A with a Master Gardener. Each session has a different topic and participants can sign up for any they are interested in.
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The DeKalb County Community Gardens isn t just about food. They also have a hand in a new collaboration called The Basics Toddler Garden Project. Spokesperson Jackie DiNatale said the garden in Welsh Park will be for kids up to age five and their caregivers and fits in with the overall DCCG mission. Included in the plans for the toddler garden are raised garden beds, just like we do in other community gardens, she said. So in the spring, they will be planted and become a community garden for that neighborhood.
DiNatale said that 80% of brain growth occurs in the first five years of life.
December 17, 2020
URBANA, Ill. For 46 years, University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners have measured success by gardens planted, insects identified, produce harvested, and the millions of hours volunteers have logged.
From farms and small-town to suburbs and the inner city, more than 2,600 volunteers statewide put their mission of “helping others learn to grow” into practice by providing gardening education and outreach in their communities.
Take your love of gardening to the next level by becoming a Master Gardener in 2021. There are two online training options – self-paced or hybrid with live sessions.
“Our online training is a great opportunity for folks who need more flexibility to participate,” said State Master Gardener Specialist Candice Hart. “Both options have components that can be completed at your own pace.”