Four Seasons Gardening - 2024 Summer Webinar Series
Thank you for your interest in the local viewing of the Four Seasons Gardening - 2024 Summer Webinar Series. At this time we have reached room capacity.
Contact Judy Hodge, Program Coordinator at 815-544-3710 or hodg@illinois.edu with any questions.
Join these free summer gardening webinars for tips to help you grow. University of Illinois Extension's Four Seasons Gardening series focuses on home gardening, environmental stewardship, and backyard food production.
Your local Boone County Extension office will be hosting free viewings of these webinars on the dates and times indicated for each program. Sign up to attend all three or choose which ones you are interested in.
Garden Guardians: Understanding and Supporting Lady Beetles in Illinois - June 11 at 1:30 PM
Ladybugs, lady beetles, or lady birds, whatever name is used, are beneficial insects in home gardens. However, native beetle populations have been declining across North America for a number of reasons. Learn about some lady beetles found in Illinois and ways to help the population thrive.
-Ken Johnson, Extension horticulture educator
Companion Planting: Bountiful and Beautiful Together - July 23 at 1:30 PM
Growing certain plants together can benefit the whole garden. Discover plant partnerships that offer strategies to break up heavy soils, combat weeds and disease, lure pests away, attract specific beneficial insects, and improve pollination. Companion planting is a way to combine thriving vegetable gardens with the beauty of flowers and herbs.
-Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle, Extension horticulture educator
Foodscaping: Creating Snacks Among the Flower Beds - August 13 at 1:30 PM
Foodscaping is a design concept that intentionally adds edible plant varieties to existing beds of ornamentals. The result is growing food that saves money and is a healthy activity that produces fruits and vegetables to enjoy all season long. The main appeal of foodscapes is that they are valuable and beautiful. Get tips on designing and maintaining a foodscaping project by having the right plant in the right place.
-Christina Lueking, Extension horticulture educator
Viewing Location:
Boone County Extension Meeting Room
205 Cadillac Ct., Suite 5
Belvidere, IL 61008
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Judy Hodge, Program Coordinator at hodg@illinois.edu or 815-544-3710. Early requests are strongly encouraged to meet your access needs.