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Take a virtual walk with U of I Extension webinar

Join Extension educators Austin Little and Erin Garrett as they lead a virtual walk and talk to identify plants, herbaceous flowers and flowering shrubs native to southern Illinois. The webinar will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 8.
Submitted by the U of I Extension Apr 22, 2020 1:40 PM
Pinckneyville FFA holding plant sale online

The annual plant sale by the Pinckneyville Community High School FFA chapter will go on despite the stay-at-home order, according to FFA adviser Austin McAllister. All gardeners need is a computer. McAllister, also a horticulture teacher, said the PCHS greenhouse sale will begin Friday, April 17 at https://pinckneyville-ffa-greenhouse.cheddarup.com. All plants are grown by PCHS horticulture students.
By Daniel Herbst Apr 16, 2020 6:37 PM
Eldorado Garden Study Club says support pollinators this spring

ELDORADO -- As the Eldorado Garden Study club ramps up its activities in anticipation of the coming gardening season, the group wants to remind and encourage area gardeners to include plants that provide food and habitat for pollinators in their gardens and yards. The population of pollinators, which is critical to our food supply, is seeing declining numbers. Bees and butterflies are especially drawn to plants that are native to our local area, and they particularly love wildflowers that are pollen and nectar-rich.
Submitted by Dana Keating, Eldorado Garden Study Club Mar 2, 2019 1:39 PM
Marion Garden Club celebrates National Garden Week

MARION -- President Denise Stearns and several members of the Marion Garden Club, District VII of Garden Clubs of Illinois, gathered last week with Mayor Anthony Rinella for the signing of a formal proclamation declaring this week -- June 4-8 -- National Garden Week. An informational poster is on display at City Hall about the club celebrating its 35th year. Along with the display are two pictures that a member took and entered into a photo competition and won first place. Also, this year's book of activities and other information about garden clubbing were included.
Submitted by Debbie Lattuca Jun 6, 2018 1:00 AM
Eldorado Garden Study Club visits Peony Hill Farm

On May 17, members of the Eldorado Garden Study Club visited the Hilliard's Peony Hill Farm in Harrisburg.
Submitted by the Eldorado Garden Study Club Jun 5, 2018 12:05 PM
Du Quoin Garden Club hosts Community Garden Walk on club's 60th anniversary

Garden club members gathered at Keyes Park Saturday to showcase their two flower gardens for passers-by.
BY JOHN HOMAN Jun 5, 2018 12:02 PM
Lutheran Women's flower sale a blooming success

May 31, 2018 6:45 PM
Annual Eldorado Study Club plant sale brings out a lot of green thumbs

ELDORADO -- Beautiful weather and a bountiful selection made for a successful annual plant sale by the Eldorado Garden Study Club, its president said Wednesday. "We opened at 7 a.m., and we sold a lot of plants in that first hour," President Carol Hines said. "We had about 2,000 plants, and we sold the majority of what we had during that time."
By Travis DeNeal May 31, 2018 4:58 PM
Du Quoin Garden Club hosts annual plant sale

The Du Quoin Garden Club hosted its annual plant sale Saturday at the Du Quoin Plaza parking lot. With plenty of plants and plentiful sunshine, it was a big success.
Submitted by Jean Bullock May 8, 2018 12:50 PM
Eldorado Garden Study Club hosts district meeting, receives awards

ELDORADO -- Garden clubs from across the southern portion of the state gathered in Eldorado recently, as 103 members of garden clubs from District VII of Garden Clubs of Illinois met at the First Christian Church on March 22. Gardeners enjoyed a day of gardening fun, fellowship, fundraising and good food. A president's meeting and general business meeting were held, awards were distributed, and a silent auction, raffle and sale were held.
Submitted by Eldorado Garden Study Club May 8, 2018 10:31 AM

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