McLean County Educational Programs

2008 Second Thursday Classes

Master Gardeners will be sponsoring classes at the Farm Bureau Building from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. The cost is $10 per session or $12 on the night of the class. Call the Extension office at 663-8306 or email at sbecker@uiuc.edu to register.

August 14 - Growing and Overwintering Tropical Plants

September 11 - Taking Flowers from Your Garden to the Table

October 9 - Forcing Bulbs for Spring Bloom/Growing Orchids and African Violets

November 13- The History of Sarah's Garden at Bloomington's David Davis Mansion/Growing Heirloom Plants

Four Seasons Horticulture Telenets

University of Illinois Horticulture Educators conduct classes via the University of Illinois telenet system and local computer PowerPoint presentations, allowing live discussion between the instructor and gardeners throughout Illinois.

This year, the following topics will be offered:

September 16, 18 - Tree Identification and Maintenance

September 30, October 2 - Going Green with Evergreens

October 14, 16 - Backyard Composting

To register, click here, or call Sharon Becker at the Extension office, 663-8306.