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All Rock Island Library buildings will close at 6pm Wednesday, Nov. 27, and remain closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28 & 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Library2Go routes are also cancelled. 

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Vegetable Gardening Made Easy: Hardening off and Transplanting & General Care

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Adult
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 If you are interested in growing your own vegetables this summer or you’d like a refresher, University of Illinois Extension and the Rock Island Public Library are hosting a series, “Vegetable Gardening Made Easy”. This free online program will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. March 15 – March 31, 2021.  They will be hosted by a local Illinois Extension Master Gardeners via Zoom. During each session, they will show a pre-recorded, “how-to” gardening video on the topic of the day from University of Illinois horticulture experts, followed by live Q & A with the Master Gardener. Each session has a different topic and participants can sign up for any they are interested in. 

  • March 15 / 10 a.m. / Seed Starting Introduction
  • March 22 / 10 a.m. / Blueprint to Gardening & Planning & Prepping
  • March 17 / 10 a.m. / Germination & Seedling Growth
  • March 24/ 10 a.m. / Cool Season Vegetables & Warm Season Vegetables
  • March 29 / 10 a.m. / Hardening off and Transplanting & General Care
  • March 31 / 10 a.m / Pest control considerations, and tips to garden safely. This last session will be followed by a final Q&A session.

 

Register for the sessions of your choice at https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=23169