GARDENFEST - READY, SET, GROW

Explore the latest gardening trends, techniques, and tools during this daylong series of seminars for gardeners of every skill level.

Held annually, Gardenfest is sponsored by McHenry County College and the University of Illinois Extension McHenry County Master Gardeners.

Attendees can choose from more than 20 breakout sessions presented by industry experts covering topics such as natural lawn care practices, garden insects and diseases, tool care, composting, vertical and container gardening, shrub selection, and more.

The morning keynote, “Gardening for Nature,” will be presented by Daniel Gerdes. In the session, attendees will learn about the meaningful steps that anyone can take to support pollinator populations, birdlife, soil ecosystems, and wildlife—all while reducing their carbon footprint, providing healthy habitats, and enhancing genetic diversity.

Fest Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024

Time: 7:30am - 4pm

Location: McHenry County College, Luecht Auditorium, B170, 8900 US Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Registration Deadline: March 29, 2024 (no refunds after this date)
$49 Registration fee
$29 MCC Horticulture students

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