Marcia Turpin and Tim Staber, Master Gardeners, are shown working on the landscape in front of the DeWitt County Extension office. Marcia Turpin is also working with Junior Master Gardeners in Farmer City and other Farmer City community horticulture projects. Tim Staber is working with youth to plant a vegetable garden. The produce will be given to limited income individuals this summer. He also works on horticulture projects with a senior housing project. Master Gardeners are volunteers trained by University of Illinois Extension educators to provide gardening and horticultural activities to educate the public and enhance life in their communities. To learn more about the Master Gardener program contact the Extension office.

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