MENDOTA – Have you always wanted to add fresh herbs to your landscape, but were curious about their care and use? The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Program will be presenting a free workshop on Herb Gardening at 6 p.m. Monday, April 22 at Graves-Hume Public Library in Mendota.

Participants will learn how to select, plant, and maintain herb gardens to add beauty to the home landscape while offering added culinary and other uses. 

To register, go to go.illinois.edu/herbsmendota to ensure adequate space and materials. Please contact Master Gardener/Master Naturalist Coordinator at bettyann@illinois.edu or (309) 364-2356 if you need reasonable accommodation to attend or have additional questions about the program.

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