Master Gardeners host Idea Garden tours in August, September

The Kane County Master Gardeners will host two more Idea Garden open house events this year.

The 2017 Idea Garden continues to showcase designs that are easy to replicate at home, but with some new featured ideas.

"Skip the apps and websites, and come see inspirational garden ideas in-person," said Sarah Fellerer, program coordinator for University of Illinois Extension. "Come see what plants work well in a three-season bed, a children's garden, a pollinator patch or a cutting garden. Plus, visit other beds of various vegetables, fruits, and flowers, and stop by the year-round rain garden and prairie garden."

The remaining open houses will be 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, and Tuesday, Sept. 12. Visitors also are welcome to stop in during workdays on other Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m.

The Kane County Master Gardener Idea Garden is located at the corner of Peck Road and Route 38 in St Charles. Visitors can enter via the Route 38 driveway.

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, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For more information on University of Illinois Extension programs, visit web.extension.illinois.edu/dkk/. University of Illinois Extension provides educational programs and research-based information to help Illinois residents improve their quality of life, develop skills and solve problems.