Tour gardens on McHenry County Master Gardeners walk

Posted June 25, 2019 11:00 pm

Submitted by McHenry County College

The Demonstration Garden at McHenry County College is planted and tended by Extension Master Gardeners and serves as the beginning point of the annual Garden Walk, set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 13. Courtesy of McHenry County College

Join the University of Illinois Extension McHenry County Gardeners for Garden Walk 2019 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13, starting at the Demonstration Garden at McHenry County College, 8700 Route 14, Crystal Lake.

Experience the varied garden cultures of Crystal Lake and Cary at the annual McHenry County Master Gardeners' Garden Walk presented by University of Illinois Extension and McHenry County College.

From Japanese gardens to gardens demonstrating the art of Feng Shui to a formal country garden, all nine gardens are a must-see. Be inspired by these gardens and gardeners. Touring the gardens is on your own. All gardens will have Master Gardeners on-site to answer questions and offer educational materials.

The Demonstration Garden at McHenry County College, the Garden Walk's starting point, includes a vine garden, cool shadowy corners full of shade-loving plants, various theme gardens and extensive displays of perennials and annuals.

In addition, quiet, hidden benches and nooks provide a place for reflection and contemplation. The Demo Garden is planted and tended by the Extension Master Gardeners.

Advance tickets at $12 can be purchased online at gardenwalk2019.bpt.me, or through MCC by calling (815) 455-8588. All tickets must be picked up the day of the walk. Tickets also are available the day of the walk for $17 at the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden at MCC - Parking Lot C.

No ticket sales will be available from Wednesday, July 3, through Friday, July 12. No tickets will be mailed and no refunds will be extended. The event will be held rain or shine. No pets are allowed.

The University of Illinois Extension McHenry County Master Gardeners is a group of 128 volunteers sponsored by University of Illinois Extension. Extension Master Gardeners complete rigorous training in horticulture and botany and volunteer a minimum of 30 hours per year.

The mission of an Extension Master Gardener is to share unbiased, reliable, research-based information with home landscapers and gardeners, as well as to encourage people to enjoy gardening and vegetable growing.

Contact the McHenry County Extension Master Gardeners at 1102 McConnell Road, Box 1430, Woodstock, IL 60098; call (815) 338-3737; or visit web.extension.illinois.edu/lm. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, call (815) 338-3737.

This English home is a lovely, traditional brick home with a display of flowers, bushes and trees. It will be featured on the McHenry County Master Gardeners Garden Walk July 13. Courtesy of Extension Master Gardeners

The Kirkaldy home, which will be featured on the garden walk, is a large estate with many gardens, water features and bridges. Courtesy of Extension Master Gardeners

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