Gardeners' Gathering 2023

Join the Woodford County Master Gardeners on Saturday, April 29 for a morning filled with herbs, native plants, food and fun at 'Gardeners’ Gathering.’

Jacob Kuban, owner of Auburn Acres Native Plant Nursery in Roanoke will open the morning with ‘Native Shrubs and Trees.’ Many of our native shrubs and trees offer great year-round interest in the landscape, including stunning colors. Jacob will share his favorite natives that remind us the seasons are changing.

Do you have an herb garden but are unsure how to incorporate them into your meals? Jenna Smith, U of I Extension Nutrition & Wellness Educator, will share how herbs can greatly enhance the flavor of food while reducing the use of salt and sugar during her 'Cooking with Herbs' presentation. Participants will receive recipes and tips on growing, buying, storing, and using herbs and spices.

Tazewell County Master Gardener, Suzanne Cook will be presenting on 'Gordgeous Gourds'. Growing and playing with gourds is fun! This program highlights several of the fun and exciting things you can do with your gourds. There will be tips on growing great gourds and an easy demonstration of how to make a birdhouse. 

Woodford County Master Gardeners will close the day sharing ‘Growing Herbs Indoors.’ Grow fresh, flavorful herbs indoors this winter to add some green to your home and zest to your recipes. Master Gardeners will share tips to successfully grow herbs indoors. Attendees will also plant an herb garden to take home to grow on your counter or windowsill.

A $30 registration fee includes morning refreshments, 4 workshops, and a herb garden container filled with culinary herbs. Check-in and light refreshments will be available at 8:30 a.m., with the workshops beginning at 9 a.m. The program will be hosted at Roanoke United Methodist Church at 401 N Church St., Roanoke, IL. Pre-registration is required.