Kane Co. Master Gardeners Kick Off Idea Garden Next Week

KANE COUNTY, IL – Skip the apps and websites, and come see inspirational garden ideas in-person at the popular Kane County Master Gardener Idea Garden in St. Charles. The Master Gardeners will host three summer open house events, beginning June 12, according to a news release.

“The 2018 Idea Garden continues to showcase designs that are easy to replicate at home, but with some new featured ideas,” said Sarah Fellerer, Program Coordinator for University of Illinois Extension. “Come see what plants work well in a moon garden or “easy peasy” plot, and check out unique combinations of flowers, natives, herbs and vegetables in several creative themes, such as the seed savers project and the pollinator pocket. The Master Gardeners also have a corn house, an insect condominium and more!”

The open houses will be hosted from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 12; Tuesday, July 24; and Saturday, August 25. Visitors also are welcome to stop in during Master Gardener work days on other Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. The Kane County Master Gardener Idea Garden is located at 3480 Route 38, at the intersection with Peck Road, in St Charles. Visitors can enter via the Route 38 driveway, according to the news release.

Do you have questions about your garden, lawn, or trees? Call the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Help Desk of Kane County at 630-584-6166,Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit web.extension.illinois.edu/dkk/kanemg

Photo via the University of Illinois Extension