BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250322T133000Z DTEND:20250322T193000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:27th Annual Gardener's Day DESCRIPTION:Calling all gardening enthusiasts! Don't miss out on a day filled with learning\, inspiration\, and community at the 27th Annual Gardener's Day\, sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension and McDonough County Master Gardeners. This event will take place on Saturday\, March 22\, 2025\, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Spoon River College Outreach Center in Macomb\, Illinois. \n\n\n\n Cost:\n\n\n\n$40 Early-bird Registration (by March 8th) - Lunch included\n\n$50 Regular Registration (after March 8th) - Lunch included\n\n$30 Half-day Registration - Attend 2 sessions in AM OR 2 sessions in PM - Lunch NOT included\n\nWhat's Included:\n\n\n\nFour educational sessions\n\nLunch\n\nMorning and afternoon refreshments\n\nAccess to vendor displays\n\nA chance to win a door prize\n\nEDUCATIONAL SESSIONS\n\n\n\nSESSION ONE - 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.\n\n\n\nConservation @ Home with Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle\n\nThe Conservation @ Home program\, offered by the Conservation Foundation and University of Illinois Extension\, helps central Illinois homeowners make their yards more eco-friendly. The program guides residents in planting native plants\, reducing water usage and chemical use\, creating beautiful yards that benefit the environment. Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator\, Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle to learn more about the program and how conservation practices made by homeowners have an impact on the environment.\n\n\n\nThe Giving Gardens: Some of Our Secrets of Success with John Curtis\n\nThere is an amazing amount of gardening misinformation available in books and online. John Curtis\, director of the Giving Gardens\, will help you cut through the noise with some basic steps\, tools\, and practices to help you make your garden the best ever.\n\n\n\nNature Impressions Tile Workshop with Natalie Shelly -$15 fee will be charged to cover the cost of materials.\n\nMake your love of nature permanent during this fun hands-on clay workshop! Naturalist educator\, Natalie Shelly\, guides you through the design process by selecting natural items to arrange and impress into your clay tile. Participants are highly encouraged to bring a small collection of found natural items (grasses\, nuts\, twigs) from their own garden to make the piece more meaningful.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSESSION TWO - 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. \n\n\n\nNew Plants for the 2025 Growing Season with Jeff Johnson\n\nJoin the owner and Head Grower at Sunnyfield Greenhouse and Garden Center\, Jeff Johnson\, as he covers cultural information on new annuals\, perennials\, and nursery stock for the 2025 growing season.\n\n\n\nShade Gardening with Color with Jeff Vancil\n\nJoin Jeff Vancil\, owner of Hart's Nursery\, as he shares expert tips on creating vibrant\, colorful gardens in shady areas. Learn about the best plants for low-light conditions. Perfect for all gardeners looking to enhance their shade gardens with a splash of color.\n\n\n\nNature Impressions Tile Workshop with Natalie Shelly -$15 fee will be charged to cover the cost of materials.\n\nMake your love of nature permanent during this fun hands-on clay workshop! Naturalist educator\, Natalie Shelly\, guides you through the design process by selecting natural items to arrange and impress into your clay tile. Participants are highly encouraged to bring a small collection of found natural items (grasses\, nuts\, twigs) from their own garden to make the piece more meaningful.\n\n\n\nLUNCH - 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.\n\n\n\nSESSION THREE - 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. \n\n\n\nGetting Started with Tree Fruit with Ken Johnson \n\nJoin Ken Johnson\, a horticulture educator with Illinois Extension\, for an informative session on growing tree fruits. In this class\, you'll learn the essentials of backyard tree fruit cultivation\, including side and cultivar selection\, planting techniques\, and important maintenance practices.\n\n\n\nLayer Your Landscape: Native Plants for Birds\, Butterflies\, and You with Carey Boehm-Corrie\n\nJoin Carey Boehm-Corrie\, owner of Boehm's Garden Center\, for an engaging journey through the world of native plants. Discover the perfect plant for every spot in your garden\, from ground covers and perennials to grasses\, vines\, shrubs\, and trees. Each native plant not only enhances your landscape but also provides essential larval food sources\, nectar\, and seeds for the birds and butterflies. Transform your garden into a thriving ecosystem with native plants!\n\n\n\nHardscaping Basics with Chris Enroth\n\nDo you have a vision of a retaining wall or patio in your yard\, but aren't quite sure where to start. Hardscape installation can cost thousands of dollars and many homeowners are turning to DIY to save money. However\, there is a lot to know about proper hardscape installation methods. Join University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator\, Chris Enroth\, as he talks about the basics of modular patio paver and retaining wall installation.\n\n\n\n\n\nSESSION FOUR - 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nTree Pruning and Care with Tim Howe\n\nJoin us for an insightful class on tree pruning and care\, led by Tim Howe\, Macomb's retired arborist with decades of experience. This session will cover essential techniques for maintaining healthy trees\, including proper pruning methods on young and mature trees. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge to enhance the beauty and longevity of your trees.\n\n\n\nGood Bugs That Gets A Bad Name with Ken Johnson \n\nGet ready for an enlightening session on the often misunderstood beneficial insects in our landscapes. While bees\, butterflies\, and lady beetles are celebrated\, other beneficial insects like wasps and flies are frequently vilified. In this class\, you'll learn about the important roles these insects play in maintaining a healthy ecosystem\, including\, understanding beneficial insects\, the role of wasps and flies\, and promoting a balanced ecosystem.\n\n\n\nNature's Calendar: Perfecting your garden through seasonal awareness with Amy Lefringhouse\n\nHave you heard\, "When the redbud starts to bloom\, it's time to plant cool season crops"? The seasonal cycles of nature can be helpful for you as a gardener. In this session\, learn what to look for as you spend time outside. You'll discover which wildlife signs and plant cues align with gardening tasks like frost-free dates\, pest emergence\, and native planting. Come away with an Illinois phenology guide and activities for you to do at home to take a closer look at natural events. \n\n\n\nNote: Seating is limited and will be filled on a first-come\, first-served basis. Registration deadline is March 15th.\n\n\n\nCheck-in starts at 8 a.m.\, with the first sessions beginning at 9 a.m. Secure your spot and get ready for a blooming good time! \n\n\n\n\n\nLate Registration - register after March 15th\; accepted only on a space-available basis. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Calling all gardening enthusiasts! Don'\;t miss out on a day filled with learning\, inspiration\, and community at the 27th Annual Gardener'\;s Day\, sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension and McDonough County Master Gardeners. This event will take place on Saturday\, March 22\, 2025\, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Spoon River College Outreach Center in Macomb\, Illinois. \;
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\n \;Cost:
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\n$40 Early-bird Registration (by March 8th) - Lunch included
\n$50 Regular Registration (after March 8th) - Lunch included
\n$30 Half-day Registration - Attend 2 sessions in AM OR 2 sessions in PM - Lunch NOT included
\nWhat&rsquo\;s Included:
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\nFour educational sessions
\nLunch
\nMorning and afternoon refreshments
\nAccess to vendor displays
\nA chance to win a door prize
\nEDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
\n
\nSESSION ONE - 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
\n
\nConservation @ Home with Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle
\nThe Conservation @ Home program\, offered by the Conservation Foundation and University of Illinois Extension\, helps central Illinois homeowners make their yards more eco-friendly. The program guides residents in planting native plants\, reducing water usage and chemical use\, creating beautiful yards that benefit the environment. Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator\, Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle to learn more about the program and how conservation practices made by homeowners have an impact on the environment.
\n
\nThe Giving Gardens: Some of Our Secrets of Success with John Curtis
\nThere is an amazing amount of gardening misinformation available in books and online. John Curtis\, director of the Giving Gardens\, will help you cut through the noise with some basic steps\, tools\, and practices to help you make your garden the best ever.
\n
\nNature Impressions Tile Workshop with Natalie Shelly -$15 fee will be charged to cover the cost of materials.
\nMake your love of nature permanent during this fun hands-on clay workshop! Naturalist educator\, Natalie Shelly\, guides you through the design process by selecting natural items to arrange and impress into your clay tile. Participants are highly encouraged to bring a small collection of found natural items (grasses\, nuts\, twigs) from their own garden to make the piece more meaningful.
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\nSESSION TWO - 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. \;
\n
\nNew Plants for the 2025 Growing Season with Jeff Johnson
\nJoin the owner and Head Grower at Sunnyfield Greenhouse and Garden Center\, Jeff Johnson\, as he covers cultural information on new annuals\, perennials\, and nursery stock for the 2025 growing season.
\n
\nShade Gardening with Color with Jeff Vancil
\nJoin Jeff Vancil\, owner of Hart'\;s Nursery\, as he shares expert tips on creating vibrant\, colorful gardens in shady areas. Learn about the best plants for low-light conditions. Perfect for all gardeners looking to enhance their shade gardens with a splash of color.
\n
\nNature Impressions Tile Workshop with Natalie Shelly -$15 fee will be charged to cover the cost of materials.
\nMake your love of nature permanent during this fun hands-on clay workshop! Naturalist educator\, Natalie Shelly\, guides you through the design process by selecting natural items to arrange and impress into your clay tile. Participants are highly encouraged to bring a small collection of found natural items (grasses\, nuts\, twigs) from their own garden to make the piece more meaningful.
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\nLUNCH - 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
\n
\nSESSION THREE - 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. \;
\n
\nGetting Started with Tree Fruit with Ken Johnson \;
\nJoin Ken Johnson\, a horticulture educator with Illinois Extension\, for an informative session on growing tree fruits. In this class\, you'\;ll learn the essentials of backyard tree fruit cultivation\, including side and cultivar selection\, planting techniques\, and important maintenance practices.
\n
\nLayer Your Landscape: Native Plants for Birds\, Butterflies\, and You with Carey Boehm-Corrie
\nJoin Carey Boehm-Corrie\, owner of Boehm'\;s Garden Center\, for an engaging journey through the world of native plants. Discover the perfect plant for every spot in your garden\, from ground covers and perennials to grasses\, vines\, shrubs\, and trees. Each native plant not only enhances your landscape but also provides essential larval food sources\, nectar\, and seeds for the birds and butterflies. Transform your garden into a thriving ecosystem with native plants!
\n
\nHardscaping Basics with Chris Enroth
\nDo you have a vision of a retaining wall or patio in your yard\, but aren'\;t quite sure where to start. Hardscape installation can cost thousands of dollars and many homeowners are turning to DIY to save money. However\, there is a lot to know about proper hardscape installation methods. Join University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator\, Chris Enroth\, as he talks about the basics of modular patio paver and retaining wall installation.
\n
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\nSESSION FOUR - 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. \;
\n
\nTree Pruning and Care with Tim Howe
\nJoin us for an insightful class on tree pruning and care\, led by Tim Howe\, Macomb'\;s retired arborist with decades of experience. This session will cover essential techniques for maintaining healthy trees\, including proper pruning methods on young and mature trees. Don'\;t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge to enhance the beauty and longevity of your trees.
\n
\nGood Bugs That Gets A Bad Name with Ken Johnson \;
\nGet ready for an enlightening session on the often misunderstood beneficial insects in our landscapes. While bees\, butterflies\, and lady beetles are celebrated\, other beneficial insects like wasps and flies are frequently vilified. In this class\, you'\;ll learn about the important roles these insects play in maintaining a healthy ecosystem\, including\, understanding beneficial insects\, the role of wasps and flies\, and promoting a balanced ecosystem.
\n
\nNature'\;s Calendar: Perfecting your garden through seasonal awareness with Amy Lefringhouse
\nHave you heard\, "\;When the redbud starts to bloom\, it'\;s time to plant cool season crops"\;? The seasonal cycles of nature can be helpful for you as a gardener. In this session\, learn what to look for as you spend time outside. You'\;ll discover which wildlife signs and plant cues align with gardening tasks like frost-free dates\, pest emergence\, and native planting. Come away with an Illinois phenology guide and activities for you to do at home to take a closer look at natural events. \;
\n
\nNote: Seating is limited and will be filled on a first-come\, first-served basis. Registration deadline is March 15th.
\n
\nCheck-in starts at 8 a.m.\, with the first sessions beginning at 9 a.m. Secure your spot and get ready for a blooming good time! 🌸\;
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\nLate Registration - register after March 15th\; accepted only on a space-available basis.
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