2026 Garden Learning Series - Amazing Annuals

The University of Illinois Extension Lake County Master Gardeners, SWALCO, and the Lake County Forest Preserve District present the 2026 Garden Learning Series

Programs will be held virtually on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Zoom information, Handouts and Slides will be provided via email by 2pm on the day of the presentation.

Programs will NOT be recorded, unless otherwise noted.

May 13th - Amazing Annuals - Presented by Lake County Extension Master Gardener Kim Hartmann

Programs are Free and Virtual via Zoom

Learn more about the wide array of annuals available for your containers and gardens. Learn how to create beautiful combinations of color, texture and form to add a long season of bloom. Change your color scheme and approach each year to keep your outdoor spaces fresh and fun.

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