Russel Allen Garden Day
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The University of Illinois Extension Logan County Master Gardeners will host Russel Allen Garden Day on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Oasis Senior Center, 2810 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln. The event will run from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, with registration from 8 to 8:45 am. The public is invited for this event that will feature various presentations related to gardening.
Breakout Session 1, 9:00 to 10:00 am
Spring Rose Pruning
Don't be afraid to prune your roses. Join us to learn how to prune them to prepare for a successful growing season.
Jim and Kaye Wessbecher
Stephen Decatur Rose Society
Plant Alternatives (Plant this, not that)
This session addresses invasive landscape plants and suggestions for native alternatives.
Jennifer Fishburn
University of Illinois Extension
Horticulture Educator
Breakout Session 2, 10:10 to 11:10 am
Growing Vegetables Isn’t Work- It’s Fun!
Discover a new way to garden that is fun and productive. Vegetable gardening in raised beds reduces your gardening burden and offers a canvas to display your gardening personality. Enjoy whimsy and fun in a production garden!
Tom Creswell
University of Illinois Extension McLean County Master Gardener volunteer
Designing a Flower Bed in Your Yard to Make Your Neighbors Jealous
Learn design tips for creating a flower bed in YOUR yard to make your neighbors jealous.
Jim Struebing
University of Illinois Extension Logan County Master Gardener volunteer
Keynote Speaker 11:20am to 12:20 pm
New and Exciting Plants and Trends For The Upcoming Season
We'll look at new annuals and colors for the 2024 spring season, as well as our favorite "tried and true" varieties. Tips on planting and caring for your annuals to maximize their blooming potential and much more! Come ready to have fun and even learn a little!
Lee and Anne Niepagen
Owners - Wendell Niepagen Greenhouses and Garden Center in Bloomington