Master Gardeners Learn........

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 24, 2009

about many different facets of indoor and outdoor gardening. A combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experiences are used to present information about topics including:

• Basic botany
• Composting
• Fertilizers
• Pest and disease control
• Trees and shrubs
• Pesticide safety
• Lawns
• Soils
• Culture and care of flowers
• Houseplants
• Fruits and vegetables

University of Illinois Extension, Kankakee County, will be offering the Master Gardener Course in 2010. Classes will meet every Tuesday between January 5, 2010 and March 23, 2010. Each class will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If interested, call University of Illinois Extension, Kankakee County at 815/933-8337 for more information. Applicants will be interviewed beginning in October. Seating is limited.

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 Unit Office at least two weeks prior to the event. University of Illinois Extension offers practical, research-based programs that help people improve their lives and address critical community issues involving youth, families, economics, health and natural resources.