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 Horticulture educators will lead seasons on winter
fruit tree pruning, the therapeutic value of nature and adaptive
gardening to accommodate age and mobility.
Fruit Tree Pruning, 1:30 p.m. CT January 19: Pruning fruit
trees in late winter is a necessary task to reap the greatest
benefit and yield from trees. Horticulture educator Andrew Holsinger
will present a variety of pruning techniques for apples and other
fruit trees.
Therapeutic Value of Nature, 1:30 p.m. CT February 16: Are
you stressed from having to practice social distancing? Can’t go
anywhere? Do anything? Spending time in Nature can help soothe and
heal. Horticulture educator Mary M. Fischer will present
research-based studies to support the healing powers of Nature.
Adaptive Gardening, 1:30 p.m. CT March 9: The therapeutic
benefits of gardening have been documented since ancient times but
there has been a recent upswing in the interest for therapeutic
gardening and horticulture. But how can people of different
abilities adapt their garden space to suit their needs? Horticulture
educator Chris Enroth discusses best practices for adapting gardens
to accommodate age, mobility or other means. Chris will also share
how to help yourself and others enjoy the art of gardening at home
or in institutions such as schools, assisted living facilities and
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The webinars are free, but advance registration is
required. Sign up online at go.illinois.edu/fourseasons. After
registering, participants will receive an email with access
information. These sessions will be recorded.
Access to over 100 recorded horticulture programs are available free
and on demand by visiting the Extension Horticulture YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/
UCEYBGqFXZS6Sn37n1mVcY1g/
videos
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in
programs and employment. If you need reasonable accommodation to
participate in this program, please contact the educator leading the
session. Their contact information is available at go.illinois.edu/
fourseasons. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow
sufficient time for the requested accommodation.
[WRITER: Emily Steele, Media
Communications Coordinator, Illinois Extension]
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