Homegrown Harvest Workshops

Homegrown Harvest is a series of family-friendly workshops designed to support vegetable gardeners. Topics include safely harvesting food, pests and diseases, seed-saving, managing weeds, growing pumpkins, and fall crops. Series led by horticulture educator Sarah Vogel, who encourages bringing questions and items for discussion. Beginners and seasoned gardeners of all ages are welcome! Bring your own tools and gloves.

Location:
Johns Hill Neighborhood/Southside Improvement Association Community Garden
Located on the corner of E Lawrence St. and S Maffit St. | Decatur

Time: 10 am - 12 pm (on all dates)

Dates:
Wednesday, June 26
Tuesday, July 16 | Register by July 12
Wednesday, August 28 | Register by August 23
Wednesday, September 25 | Register by September 20
Friday, October 25 | Register by October 18

QR registration is preferred, or you may register online or by calling the Macon County Extension office at 217.877.6042.

For all ages, family-friendly

Please contact Sarah Vogel at (217) 877-6042 or sarahv@illinois.edu with any questions.

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I am registering for the Homegrown Harvest Workshop on the following dates.

Tuesday, July 16 - managing weeds, pests, diseases, start pumpkins/winter squash

[2 of 50 filled]

Wednesday, August 28 - safe harvest, seed saving, fall crops

[3 of 50 filled]

Wednesday, September 25 - fall crops, fall clean up

[3 of 50 filled]

Friday, October 25 - harvesting pumpkins, putting garden to bed

[3 of 50 filled]

Please list any questions you would like answered during this event.

Do you need any support or accommodations to participate in this program? Early requests are encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting access needs.

Civil Rights Compliance - Participant Info

As part of our commitment to providing equal opportunities in our programming, University of Illinois Extension is required to collect and report overall statistics about the race, ethnicity, and gender of program participants. Your responses are voluntary and appreciated.

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