Home, Lawn, and Garden Day 2026
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Join us for the 2026 Home, Lawn, and Garden Day, hosted by the University of Illinois Extension McLean County Master Gardeners! This event is packed with expert-led workshops, engaging keynote sessions, and opportunities to explore exhibitors and vendors offering the latest in gardening and sustainability solutions.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
- New Location: Parke Regency Conference Center (1413 Leslie Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704)
- Time: Check-in begins at 8:00 AM
- Fee: $40 per person (Make & take workshop will have an additional fee.)
Event Highlights:
- Opening Session: Plants We’d Never Grow Again—and the Ones We Can’t Live Without by Chris Enroth and Ken Johnson, horticulture educators, Illinois Extension
- Keynote Speaker: Nature-Inspired Gardens by Bob Streitmatter, Garden Manager, Luthy Botanical Gardens
- Workshops:
- View workshop information here-- 2026 HLGD Workshop Descriptions
Event Schedule:
- 8:00 AM--Check-In & Visit Exhibitors
- 8:30 AM-- Welcome & Opening Session
Topic: Plants We’d Never Grow Again—and the Ones We Can’t Live Without
Speaker: Chris Enroth & Johnson, Illinois Extension, horticulture educators and Good Growing podcast hosts - 9:15 AM-- Visit Exhibitors & Enjoy Snacks
- 9:45 AM-- Breakout Session 1 (45 minutes)
- 10:30 AM-- Visit Exhibitors & Enjoy Snacks
- 11:00 AM-- Breakout Session 2 (45 minutes)
- 12:00 PM-- Keynote Speaker
Topic: Nature-Inspired Gardens
Speaker: Bob Streitmatter, Luthy Botanical Garden Garden Manager
For questions or reasonable accommodation requests, please contact the McLean County Extension Office at 309-663-8306. Early requests are encouraged to ensure accommodations.
**Exhibitors will be available throughout the day. Please note not all vendors accept credit cards.
Space is limited to 200 participants. Registration closes on March 1, 2026.
For further assistance, contact Anna Poe at amaleske@illinois.edu or the U of I Extension McLean County Office at (309) 663-8306.