Home, Lawn & Garden Day 2013 WELCOME & REGISTRATION

Home, Lawn & Garden Day Saturday, March 2, 2013 “Helping Others Learn to Grow”

Central Catholic High School 1201 Airport Road Bloomington, Illinois

McLean County Master Gardeners

HLGD welcomes Spring with timely topics _ many suggested by last years’ attendees, several in response to concerns about the horticultural impact from the 2012 drought, and still others focus on gardening through the four seasons. New this year is a fourth session of 20minute “Dessert With A Master Gardener” mini_ workshops and a silent auction featuring garden and art treasures to benefit the Idea Garden. Enjoy visiting dozens of HLGD exhibitors_ some with the latest gardening information and others selling art or items gardeners crave! Please bring your checkbook or cash, as many exhibitors can’t process credit/debit cards. All registrations will be conducted online at web.extension.illinois.edu/lmw. Go to the website and click on Home, Lawn and Garden Day 2013 on the righthand side of the page. Preferred payment is by credit card, but checks will be accepted if submitted within seven days from the date you register. Checks should be made payable to University of Illinois Extension and mailed with a copy of the online registration form to: University of Illinois Extension-McLean County Attn: Home Lawn & Garden Day 402 N. Hershey Road, Bloomington, IL 61704 Space is limited to 300 participants on a first come-first served basis. Registration closes on February 22 or when all classes are filled. The registration fee includes a lunch buffet and snacks. If assistance is needed with registration, please call Sharon Becker at 309-663-8306. Cancellations will be accepted until February 22 for a full refund. No refunds will be granted after February 22.

Sponsored by University of Illinois Extension-McLean County

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8:30 a.m.

WELCOME SESSION BUILDING A LIVING WALL

Enjoy a charismatic demonstration on center stage. A living wall is a great way to combine your artistic side with your love of growing plants. Be the envy of the neighborhood and grow more plants with a vertical element for your garden or patio. KELLY ALLSUP is the U of I Extension Horticulture Educator serving Livingston, McLean and Woodford Counties. Half scientist/half artist, Kelly is an enthusiastic educator in our community. Plan to attend her workshops throughout the year. Check out her “Flowers, Fruits and Frass” blog. ANDREW HOLSINGER is the U of I Extension Horticulture Educator in Christian, Jersey, Macoupin and Montgomery Counties. His program focus is ornamental horticulture and fruit and vegetable production. 1:15 p.m. KEYNOTE SESSION the INNER SANCTUM–Creating a Place Of Respite and Relaxation in your Garden Create serene outdoor spaces that give your garden the potential to reach a higher dimension that is not just visually pleasing but also appealing to all your senses. Experience a fusion of creative design strategies with selective natural elements to help design sanctuaries that take us away from the chaos and clutter of the outside world and puts us into our Inner Sanctum. An added bonus is a look at the Hope Healing Garden designed and built by Kaizad and Parkland College students at St. Jude Children’s Cancer Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.

SCHEDULE 8:00 -- 8:30 8:30 -- 9:15 9:30 --10:15 10:15 --10:45 10:45 --11:30 or noon

Registration and Visit Exhibits Welcome Session in Auditorium Workshop I (45 minutes) Refreshments. Visit Exhibits Workshop II (45 or 75 minutes)

Group A 12:15 --12:35 Dessert With A Master Gardener Mini-Workshop III. Workshop & Dessert first, then Lunch and Exhibits. Group B 12:45 --1:05 Dessert With A Master Gardener Mini-Workshop III. Follows Lunch & Exhibits 1:15 -- 2:15 2:25 -- 3:10

Keynote Session in Auditorium Workshop IV (45 minutes)

WORKSHOPS SESSION 1 (CHOOSE ONE) 9:30_10:15 (45 minutes)

I-1: Renting Homes to the Bluebirds of Happiness…Deanna Frautschi, Master Naturalist and Kris Wilkerson, Bluebird Landlord Discover what Eastern Bluebirds look for in a house and habitat. Learn how to set up and maintain a Bluebird Trail habitat. See Mom and Dad’s joy in caring for their young and how to help. Watch as new neighbor Tree Swallows settle in next door.

KAIZAD IRANI seamlessly blends the creativity of an artist, the style of a gifted teacher and the drive of a seasoned professional. With more than 24 years of experience and recognition in landscape design, construction and business, he is a highly respected professor and program director at Parkland College in Champaign and an Associate Professor at the U of I. Kaizad is most proud of his award winning landscape design for the NYC World Trade Center Memorial Park.

I-2: Creative Curb Appeal…Cathy Bilow, Landscape Designer, Greider Landscaping, Bloomington Learn dozens of effective ways to create curb appeal and discover what makes a truly attractive home. Review design ideas for plantings, hardscapes and architectural features. Discuss the role of landscape maintenance in curb appeal.

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I-3: Short and Tall–IRIS for Spring and Fall… Charlotte Talkington, Master Gardener Learn about beautiful iris varieties available for the home gardener. Look at your garden from a new perspective using iris. Ensure continuous iris blooms through proper care.

I-4: Easy Summer Blooms–No Watering Required...Sherrie Snyder, President, Illinois Prairie Wild Ones Learn to select native perennials adapted to Central Illinois’ hot, dry summers. Specifics on each native plant will help keep your garden blooming from May to October even if Mother Nature takes a vacation from watering. I-5: Spice Up Your Life with Herbs…Stanley & Janetta Bauer, der Bauernhof Farms, Bloomington Salt, pepper and a little garlic are nice, but using herbs grown in your backyard or in a pot on your porch can really add to your palette. Learn techniques for growing, drying, and using herbs for a lifetime of culinary experiences. I-6: Let’s Jam–Small Fruit and Bramble Basics for the Home Garden…Chris Konieczka, U of I Extension Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator, Livingston/McLean/Woodford Counties Interested in growing strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and/or blackberries? Learn about varietal selection, irrigation, fertilization and pest/disease management. Get resources to continue successful small fruit gardening. I-7: Onions–How Sweet They Can Be... Dr. David Kopsell, Associate Professor of Horticulture, Illinois State University Learn to grow onions as sweet as they can be or as pungent as you can stand! Discuss general onion cultivation practices, factors that determine flavor and the difference in flavor potential between long-day and short-day onions. I-8: Heritage Roses That Thrive in Hardiness Zone 5B…Tony Liberta, Master Rosarian Learn about the winter_hardy, historically important varieties of roses grown by Central Illinois gardeners in past centuries. The basic care of heritage roses will be covered and mail order sources for these varieties will be provided. I-9: Is it Doom or Bloom After Drought?… Don Meyer, Retired McLean County Extension Director Lecturer, Illinois State University Agribusiness Participate in an active discussion of strategies to best “bring back to life” your turf, trees and shrubs after the 2012 drought. Share in the “lessons learned” from the 1983 and 1988 droughts. Be sure to bring all your questions to this workshop.

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I-10: Multi-Purpose Shrubs for the Flower Garden…Sandy Mason, U of I Extension Horticulture Educator, Champaign/Ford/Iroquois/Vermilion Counties Shrubs are usually relegated to be the soldiers lined around the foundation of our homes. Discover how shrubs can enhance your flower garden to add four-season beauty and to reduce maintenance time. I-11: Andalusia, Spain–A Gardener’s Paradise… Kay Henrichs, Master Gardener Gardens in the south of Spain are alive with tropical plants and fruits. Join Kay as she shares highlights of her recent trip. I-12: Growing Orchids in the Home Environment…Gary Kuzniar, Past President, Peoria Orchid Society Orchids are fascinating! Learn how to successfully grow these intriguing plants in your home. Explore basic culture techniques and get the answer to the mysterious question--“how do I rebloom my orchids”? I-13: Salvage Gardening–Utilizing Used Items for a New Look… Shane Cultra, Country Arbors Nursery, Urbana Enjoy this visual presentation of the creative gardening that can be done using items lying around the house or found in thrift stores. Creativity is king and this presentation will prove it. I-14: Food Safety Practices for Gardeners… James Theuri, U of I Extension Educator, Local Food Systems and Small Farms, Grundy/Kankakee/Will Counties Home gardeners and those who produce for farmers markets and food pantries know “farm to fork” food safety is critical. Learn about possible contaminants and the “good agricultural practices” that minimize hazards in the production of home grown fruits and vegetables.

SESSION II (CHOOSE ONE) 10:45-11:30 a.m. (45 minutes) II-1: Passionate About Petunias… Lee and Anne Niepagen, Owners of Wendell Niepagen Greenhouses, Bloomington Remember Grandma’s petunia patch? Well, times_and petunias_sure have changed. We now have waves, supertunias, suncatchers, good & plenty, and dream varieties. Join us for a fun time making sense of all these varieties and how to grow these amazing blooming annuals.

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II-2: Applying the Small Scale Sustainable Methods of Epiphany Farms to Your Garden… Ken Myszka, Executive Chef/CEO, Epiphany Farms & Station Two Twenty Restaurant, Bloomington Discover the farming methods of Epiphany Farms and how to apply them to your garden. Techniques will be introduced with photos, recommended readings, and unique recipes used to prepare farm fresh harvest at Station Two Twenty. II-3: Easy Summer Blooms–No Watering Required...Sherrie Snyder, President, Illinois Prairie Wild Ones Learn to select native perennials adapted to Central Illinois’ hot, dry summers. Specifics on each native plant will help keep your garden blooming from May to October even if Mother Nature takes a vacation from watering. II-4: Creating Outstanding Landscapes in Small Spaces…Marcus Gudeman, Gudeman Gardens LLC, Bloomington Creating outstanding and beautiful landscapes in small spaces can be a challenge. Marcus will discuss basic garden design ideas and how to work in inches instead of feet while creating a sense of space larger than it actually is. II-5: Hosta–Aristocrat of the Shade Garden… Eunice Kaisner, Central Illinois Hosta Society Explore the beauty and use of hostas in the home garden landscape. The workshop focuses on names, colors, varieties and bloom time for these hardy garden favorites. A bonus discussion covers companion shade plants. 10:45–Noon (75 minutes) II-6: Color Our World…Eldon Haab, Forget Me Not Flowers, Bloomington Look at the array of color in the flower world…the use of color in design….the dynamics of color in creating designs for events and every day. The workshop will analyze color combinations, patterns and ways colors work together. II-7: Herbs–But What Do I Do With Them?... Sherry Galbreath, Master Gardener and Jenna Smith, U of I Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness, Livingston/ McLean/Woodford Counties Everyone loves to grow herbs, but what do you do with them? Learn to select herbs and how to grow them. Enjoy a food demonstration and taste testing as well as recipes and ideas to take home. 7

II-8: Tremendous and Tantalizing Trees… Bob Streitmatter, Garden Manager, Luthy Botanical Garden, Peoria It’s a celebration of trees! Discover trees that perform best in Central Illinois. Learn about some of the amazing culture and history associated with trees because trees have such an amazing impact on our lives. II-9: Simple Backyard Structures to Extend Your Growing Season…Zack Grant, Manager/Director of the U of I Sustainable Student Farm, Urbana Year-round backyard food production in Illinois? Learn about growing food outside the traditional gardening calendar. Review structures and techniques to extend the growing season including cold frames, low tunnels and minihigh tunnels. II-10: It’s Not Just a Steppin’ Stone… Penny Feehan, Master Gardener Come join the fun in using found items and interesting objects to create unique stepping stones! Select from shapes and provided treasures to make a one-of-a-kind stepping stone for your garden path or as a flower bed decoration. Class fee is $8. Class size limited to 20. II-11: Dynamic Floral Photos…Ken Kashian, Director of Photographic Services, Illinois Farm Bureau and Philip Gangler, Master Gardener and Fine Art Photographer See immediate improvements in your flower photography! Bring your own digital camera to use in exploring lighting, composition and depth of field in a dynamic interactive way. (This class is not designed for camera phones). Class size limited to 15. II-12: Can Pollinators and Pesticides Co-Exist?...Kelly Allsup, U of I Extension Horticulture Educator, Livingston/McLean/Woodford Counties; Nick Naeger, U of I Bee Researcher; Lyn Ash, Master Gardener; James Theuri, U of I Extension Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator, Grundy/Kankakee/Will Counties; and Joe Sibley, Honey Bee Producer, McLean County Explore the effects of pesticides on honey bees, honey bee colony collapse, what pesticides to use in treating invasive insects, and other things you as a home gardener can do to combat this problem.

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II-13: Bromeliads and Airplants! What the Heck Are They?...Dan Anderson, Interior Plant Manager, Casey’s Garden Shop and Owner of Dan’s Plant Service, Bloomington These plants are awesome, unusual and easy to grow…but no one knows much about them. We are going to weave and bob through the bromeliads and unwrap some of those mysteries! II-14: Make-n-Take Terrariums…Jennifer Nelson, U of I Extension Horticulture Educator, DeWitt/Macon/Piatt Counties Learn about the history, construction and care of terrariums. Get your hands dirty and build your own terrarium—a miniature “world in a bottle” that will need little, if any, watering. Class fee is $12. Class size limited to 25.

SESSION III (CHOOSE ONE) “Dessert With A Master Gardener” 20-Minute Mini-Workshop (Choose One Section and One Topic) Section A: 12:15-12:35 p.m. Dessert and Workshop Before Lunch Section B: 12:45-1:05 p.m. Lunch First, then Dessert and Workshop III-1: Checkerboard Herb Gardening… Chris Kraft, Master Gardener Learn about a low maintenance, minimum space and easy care way to grow delicious herbs. Techniques for preparing soil, planting and harvesting will be shared along with some family favorite easy-to-make recipes. III-2: Make a Monarch Haven… Kay Henrichs, Master Gardener Monarch butterflies are in grave danger. Learn how to create a natural habitat for these beauties and join the effort to increase their numbers. III-3: Making Your Garden Time Easier...Tools of the Trade…Amy Davis, Master Gardener Sore back, aching muscles and stiff knees after only a short time in the garden? Discover how to ease your pain and make gardening more fun with the latest tools and other aids. Ergonomics is one key; others will be discussed.

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III-4: Invasive Alien Species–The Gardening Connection…Anne Nadakavukaren, Master Gardener Focus on some of the plant world’s more notorious “bad guys” non-natives that threaten our ecology. Learn about the role of gardeners in facilitating the spread of invasives and what we can do to prevent future problems. III-5: Coleus_Simple to Grow… Charlotte Talkington, Master Gardener Did you notice the Home, Lawn and Garden Day table centerpieces? Enjoy this quick demonstration of how to grow your own coleus. Take home a cutting to pamper until spring planting. III-6: Pest Control for Dummies… Jaci Dixon, Master Gardener Get the basics on insect and disease control for the home gardener. Discover cultural practices to try first and chemicals to have on hand if needed. III-7: Your Lawn and You Q&A... David Hagler, Master Gardener Concerned about your lawn after the summer drought? Bring your questions for answers about improving the health and appearance of your lawn. Bring pictures to help identify challenges. III-8: Beyond Tulips and Daffodils_ the “Minor” Bulbs...Sara Bailey, Master Gardener Enjoy this overview of the large world of small spring bulbs. A useful guide to selection, planting and care will help you expand the beauty of your spring garden. III-9: The Equipment Basics of Container Water Gardening…Kathy Mundell-Bligh, Master Gardener A container water garden is the perfect choice when you love the sound of running water but don’t want or can’t have a pond. Get started with this discussion of choosing the container, pump size and source of power.

SESSION IV (CHOOSE ONE) 2:25-3:10 p.m. (45 minutes) IV-1: Four Seasons of Unique Pots…Craig Gilsinger, Solid Ground Gardening LLC, Bloomington Discover unique planter designs for the four seasons. Learn secrets of creating amazing custom planters sure to wow neighbors and friends. From selecting the right materials to designing visually pleasing results, this workshop is a winner.

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IV-2: Enticing Winged Beauties to your Landscape for All Seasons...Matthew Eich, Sales Consultant, Green View Landscaping, Normal Discover hardy perennials, trees and shrubs to attract butterflies, moths, birds, and other colorful wildlife to your yard during all seasons. Learn why winged wildlife are attracted to specific plants and pick up tips to accessorize your landscapes for them. IV-3: Purple Magic Beans and Other Annual Vines...Marsha Clark, Master Gardener Drape your landscape with unique colorful annual vines. Discover annual vines that flourish in the Midwest and learn about ideal growing conditions to propagate and grow them. Combine annual vines for beauty in your yard, deck, or patio. IV-4: Gorgeous New Plants for 2013… Shane Cultra, Country Arbors Nursery, Urbana Does spring have you craving information on the newest plants for 2013? With an emphasis on perennials, Shane will spotlight some of the best new plants to add beauty and interest to your garden and patio. IV-5: Discover the World of Salvias… Sandra Bidner, Master Gardener Discover salvia_annuals, perennials and shrubs. These garden mainstays are great ornamentals, seasoning for food and healers. All are heat and drought tolerant and attract birds. Come learn what is best for your garden. IV-6: Tomatoes Don’t Have To Be Red… Terry and Judy Richards, Pekin Brown, striped or green_heirloom tomatoes are a tasty alternative to red. Learn about the many varieties of heirloom tomatoes and techniques from starting seed, growing in a temporary poly house, to planting in the garden. IV-7: Roses for Beginners…Dan Keil, President, Stephen Decatur Rose Society Meet a Master Rosarian who has more than 450 roses growing in his own yard. Dan will share his expertise and experience in all areas of rose care from selection and planting to fertilizing and pruning.

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IV-8: Pruning in the Landscape… David Lamb, Horticulturalist, City of Bloomington Before getting out the pruners and loppers, learn more about the basic pruning techniques for maintaining trees and shrubs in your landscape. IV-9: When Will It Ever Rain Again? Preparing for Another Drought…Michael Brown, Executive Director, Ecology Action Center, Normal The 2012 drought was severe and will impact our yards and gardens. What if this pattern becomes more frequent? How can we adapt home landscapes to be less dependent on water, but still be beautiful and productive? Get the answers. IV-10: Good Bugs, Bad Bugs… Kelly Allsup, U of I Extension Horticulture Educator, McLean/Livingston/Woodford Counties Identify the most notorious garden pests and the most fascinating beneficial insects. Early identification can prevent pest outbreaks. Good bugs are an indicator of the health of your garden and can help you design an integrated pest management program. IV-11: Don’t Let Your Body Go to Seed!...Diane Boeck, Certified Teacher of Hatha Yoga, Master Gardener A “spring tune-up” will condition, maintain and care for your most important garden tool_your body. Learn to garden more comfortably, safely and sanely by using yoga and simple spot exercises. Some chair yoga is planned so dress comfortably. IV-12: Q&A–Bringing the Outside In... Becky Pennington and Tim Nenne, Designers at Growing Grounds Interiors, Bloomington Just in time for spring, Becky and Tim will share their latest designs that bring the beauty and bounty of nature into your home. Come with your questions and problems with design and decorating using nature to get ideas and solutions from the experts. University of Illinois * U.S. Department of Agriculture * Local Extension Councils Cooperating University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any of our programs, please contact us.

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