Kane Co. Idea Garden Open House Is This Week

KANE COUNTY, IL – Summer may be half over, but the inspirational Kane County Master Gardener Idea Garden is in full bloom. Join the Master Gardeners for the next summer open house July 24 in St. Charles and experience these creative garden concepts in-person, according to a news release. The Master Gardeners also have a corn house, an insect condominium, a pizza garden and more.

“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 remaining open houses will be hosted from 9 to 11 a.m. on 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 a 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 or for photos at https://www.facebook.com/events/782032518670357/.

Photo via the University of Illinois Extension - DuPage Kane & Kendall Counties