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Dig In and Discover

Dig In and Discover

Saturday | March 7 | 10 AM to 1 PM | Tractor Supply | 200 West Burnside Drive | Monticello, IL 61856

Dig In and Discover is a family-friendly event, designed to spark joy and creativity while giving participants the confidence to grow something beautiful. At multiple mini-workshops, Piatt County Master Gardeners will guide you through practical skills and hands-on projects perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike. You’ll leave with helpful tips, creative ideas, and a renewed sense of connection to nature and community. 

Activity stations will include: microgreens with 4-H; seed starting with MHS Horticulture students; and houseplant propagation, rock painting, and pollinator exploration with Master Gardeners. Houseplant and garden seed giveaways. 

Also visit Monticello's In the Garden, the Little Free Seed Library, and the Piatt County Master Gardener Help Desk. 

Mini-workshop schedule: 
10:00 AM: Tool sharpening
10:30 AM: Spring pruning
11:00 AM: Soil testing 
11:30 AM: Worm composting
12:00 PM: Growing bulbs 
12:30 PM: Growing cut flowers 

For questions or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Beth Miglin.
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Urbana, IL 61801

Phone: 217-333-5900