Horticulture Talks : Pruning Basics March 24th 5pm
Olney Public Library 400 W Main St., Olney, IL, United StatesHorticulture Talks with Illinois Extension: Pruning Fruit Tree Basics 📅 Date: March 24, 2025 ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM 📍 Location: Olney Public Library Enhance your orchard's productivity and health by mastering the fundamentals of fruit tree pruning. Join us at the Olney Public Library for "Pruning Basics," a horticulture talk presented by the Illinois Extension. This session is designed to provide you with essential knowledge and techniques to effectively prune your fruit trees, ensuring optimal growth and abundant harvests. 🌳 Topics Covered: Understanding Tree Anatomy: Learn about the structure of fruit trees and how pruning influences growth. Timing and Tools: Discover [...]
Horticulture Talks: Gardening 101 April 14th 5pm
Olney Public Library 400 W Main St., Olney, IL, United StatesHorticulture Talks with Illinois Extension: Gardening 101 📅 Date: April 14, 2025 ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM 📍 Location: Olney Public Library, 400 W Main St., Olney, IL 62450 Embark on your gardening journey with confidence by attending "Gardening 101," a comprehensive workshop presented by the Illinois Extension at the Olney Public Library. This session is tailored for beginners eager to cultivate their green thumbs and establish a thriving garden. Whether you're planning a vegetable plot, a flower bed, or a mixed garden, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to get started. 📞 For more information or to [...]
Horticulture Talks: Getting Started with Composting. April 28th 5pm
Horticulture Talks with Illinois Extension: Getting Started with Composting 📅 Date: April 28, 2025 ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM 📍 Location: Olney Public Library Turn your kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost with ease! Join us at the Olney Public Library for "Getting Started with Composting," a hands-on horticulture talk presented by Illinois Extension. This beginner-friendly session will teach you how to reduce waste, improve soil health, and create a more sustainable garden through composting. ♻️ Topics Covered: ✅ The basics of composting and how it works ✅ What materials to compost (and what to avoid) ✅ Different composting methods [...]