University of Illinois Extension Boone Dekalb Ogle Master Gardeners

05/13/2025

Should you send a red or white rose to the one you love? Through the ages, various flowers and floral arrangements have taken on subtle and secret messages that allow us to express our unspoken feelings. Join Boone County Extension Master Gardener Intern, Brianne for a chance to learn how to send the most appropriate floral message to your friends and family.

Tuesday, May 20 at 6 p.m.
Ida Public Library in Belvidere, Illinois

Call the library to register at 815-544-3838. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, call the Boone County Extension office at 815-544-3710.

09/30/2024

Join us Sunday, October 6 for the Boone County Farm Stroll. Watch for our NEW yard signs to help direct you to the farms. Check out the farms participating this year!
https://go.illinois.edu/2024BooneCountyFarmStroll

08/19/2024

Join us for this year's Boone County Farm Stroll. 10 local farms will open their doors to the public on one day allowing you to learn from them what it's like to be a farmer and what makes their farm unique. This is a fun, family-friendly event, and FREE.

Sunday, October 6
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

05/29/2024

The tradition of making and taking tea in the garden is steeped in garden history. Today tea gardens also provide enchanting outdoor spaces that are soothing, productive, sustainable, and lovely to visit. Learn about different types of tea gardens and the tea garden design components that make these great spaces to enjoy tea. Various plants used to make tea will also be covered. This presentation will be offered by Master Gardener, Jennifer Crider.

To register, call Ida Public Library at 815-544-3838 or online at https://idapubliclibrary.org/registration/

Call the Boone County Extension office for programming questions at 815-544-3710.

01/02/2024

Spring will be here before you know it. Now is the time to plan your garden and begin the process of starting seeds indoors. Whether you are new to gardening or have been doing it for years, this program has something for everyone. Boone County Master Gardener, Jennifer Crider will provide information on germination, breaking dormancy, scheduling, seeding methods, and more.

Call the libraries to register ahead of time.
For questions or if you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in these programs, contact the Boone County Extension at 815-544-3710.

01/02/2024

Every season there are things that need to be done in our home landscapes and gardens. Our lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetable gardens need to be taken care of to keep them looking and producing their best. Boone County Master Gardener, Jennifer Crider will offer tips and advice for basic maintenance February thru May. Register to attend by calling the libraries.

Questions or for a reasonable accommodation, contact the Boone County Extension office at 815-544-3710.

12/13/2023

Do you enjoy gardening or have an interest in it? Are you looking for a way to volunteer in the community through gardening? Join us for the Master Gardener Training coming soon in 2024.
Cost: $175
Location: Boone County Extension Meeting Room
Registration Deadline: February 8
Register at: go.illinois.edu/boonemgtraining
Questions? Call 815-544-3710

09/13/2023

Mark your calendars for this year's Ogle County Farm Stroll.

09/08/2023

Falling into the Autumn Vegetable Garden will look at tasks and opportunities for your vegetable garden that you can still work on outside during many warm fall days. Grant McCarty, Illinois Extension Local Foods and Small Farms Educator will be presenting.

Wednesday, October 4
12 to 1 PM

Boone County Extension Meeting Room
205 Cadillac Ct., Suite 5, Belvidere, IL

Cost: $5 per person
Register at: https://go.illinois.edu/AutumnGarden

08/21/2023

Seed saving, garden cleanup and kitchen scrap gardening are all tasks that when done right can prepare your garden space for the next growing season or extend your current garden. Master Gardener, Jennifer Crider, will share tips on how to save and store seeds from the veggies in your garden, proper tasks for fall garden cleanup and touch on kitchen scrap gardening.

The cost to attend is $5 per person.
Held at the Boone County Extension office.
Register at go.illinois.edu/2023GardenSeries

07/31/2023

Mark your calendars for this year's Boone County Farm Stroll. Information about the participating farms will be posted soon. Hope to see you on Sunday, October 1.

07/31/2023