Local Residents โฃCan Learn Garlicโ Growing Techniques in โขUpcoming Extension Classes
areaโ gardeners will have the opportunity to โคlearn the ins and outs of growing garlic this fall, with classes scheduled inโค Will, Grundy, and Kankakee counties. The University of Illinois Extension โคis โoffering the workshops, led by horticulture educator โNancy Kuhajda, to equip residents with the knowlege to successfully cultivate their own garlic crop.
These classes are part of โฃKuhajda’s “Horticulture Power Hours” series and precede a set of holiday “Give the Gift of Gardening” kits. Learning toโค grow garlic provides a sustainable source of a popular culinary ingredient and offers โa rewarding gardening experience for both beginnersโ and experienced growers.
Kuhajda will cover growing, harvesting, and โฃstoring techniques, as well as provide recipes utilizing the homegrown garlic.Garlic kits are available for $15 and include five cloves of various garlic varieties,along with informational โmaterials.
Classes will run from 6 to 7 p.m. on the following dates and locations:
* October 9: Will โคCounty Extension office, 100 Manhattan โRoad, Joliet
* โ October 15: Kankakee โCounty โExtension โคoffice,โ 1650 Commerce Drive, Bourbonnais
* October 16: Grundy County Extension office, 4004โ N. division st., Morris
Registration isโข required and due on the day of eachโ event. Interested individuals can register by contacting nancy Kuhajda โat 217-300-9270 or kuhajda@illinois.edu.
