Vermilion County Master Gardeners 2024 Garden Day Workshop
This program is sold out. Call 217-442-8615 to be placed on a waiting list.
This popular event has been a tradition for over 25 years and has everything plant lovers enjoy: exceptional speakers, vendors, a delicious hot lunch, a silent auction, donation baskets, and door prizes. It is a great way to shake off the winter blues and get inspiration for this year's garden.
- Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024
- Time? 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Danville Area Community College 2000 East Main St. Danville IL https://go.illinois.edu/DACCDIRECTIONS
- Fee? $30 for Workshop with 4 Speakers, Lunch Prepared by DACC Culinary School, and Garden Day Bag filled with treats and speaker handouts
- Your seat is reserved when your payment is received.
This event has sold out in past years, so don't wait too long to register if you plan to attend
Speakers for this year's event:
- Chris Enroth | Building Healthy Soil For Your Landscape - Learn why soil is the foundation of every garden
- Jennifer Fishburn | Culinary Herbs and Pollinating Insects - Learn all about how growing culinary herbs can catch the attention of pollinators
- Marshall Dirks | What's New With Proven Winners? - Learn about what is coming out this year
- Toby Brown | What's Wrong With My Tomatoes? - Learn all about how to keep your tomato plants healthy and thriving.
Attendees will enjoy shopping at the garden-themed vendors, donation basket room, and silent auction.
For those who cannot commit to a whole day, the Spring Festival is open to the public from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at no charge.
All are welcome to browse garden-themed vendors, baskets, and silent auction items.
********Please note the silent auction and basket room are cash or check only. We are unable to take credit cards.
For more information, call or visit the U of I Extension office in Vermilion County at 3164 N. Vermilion, Danville, 217.442.8615.
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact the Vermilion County office at 217-442-8615. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.