University of Illinois Extension
Get the dirt on growing healthy plants
Webinar series begins January 31st
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[January 03, 2023]
Become a better gardener and find success nurturing
plants indoors and out. Learn best practices for home gardening from
University of Illinois Extension horticulture educators in the Four
Seasons Gardening webinar series that begins January 31.
Online sessions are from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on select Tuesdays and
are free to attend. Registration is required. Extension horticulture
educators Ryan Pankau, Andrew Holsinger, and Nancy Kreith will lead
this series. Learn more about the series and register for individual
events at go.illinois.edu/FourSeasons.
Pruning Shade Trees, January 31:
Proper pruning ensures that long-lived woody plants remain healthy
and structurally safe. Unravel the mystery of pruning shade trees
and uncover basic pruning cuts, young tree pruning, and how to care
for and prune mature trees.
Success with Indoor Plants, February 28:
Learn how to create a healthy houseplant environment by selecting
the right plants for your indoor space.
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The session covers cultural
requirements, maintenance practices, and key ornamental aspects
in growing interior plants.
Basics of Home Composting, March 7:
Discover the fascinating ins and outs of the decomposition process
and learn how to turn waste into valuable organic matter by starting
a compost pile at home.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, email Andrew
Holsinger at
aholsing@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly
encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting access needs.
[Gemini Bhalsod, University of Illinois
Extension Horticulture Educator]
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