Seminars & Events

For your added knowledge and enjoyment, Plantscape offers FREE seminars and special events throughout the year. Presentations are made here at Plantscape in our seminar building located behind the garden center building.

The seminar building is also available for meetings at no charge. Contact us to arrange date and time.

Seminars & Events

March Seminar: “Square Foot Gardening”

Saturday, March 14, 10:00 a.m. Presented by Herb Klickner, Master Gardener

    Please join us for a Master Gardener presentation on Square Foot Gardening on Saturday, March 14, at 10 a.m. here at Plantscape Nursery.  U of I Extension Master Gardener Herb Klickner will present the seminar on square foot gardening and\ share his years of square foot gardening experience with a focus on spring and summer gardens.  Learn how to construct a raised square foot garden bed, how to make your own healthy soil, how to make efficient/productive use of limited space, plants and activities for the spring and summer seasons, and what you can grow using the square foot gardening technique.

  Pre-register by calling 942-4865 or email us at plantscape@mediacombb.net so we can reserve a seat for you for this free presentation. Learn how to grow fresh vegetables for good health and enjoyment in an easy and efficient way. Participants can register at the seminar for free gardening items to be given away after the seminar.  Join us for this educational and fun presentation!

April Seminar: “Bluebirds”

Saturday, April 11, 10:00 a.m.

Presented by Karen Frailey of the Shawnee Chapter,

Illinois Audubon Society

Now is the time to put up nest boxes to attract a breeding pair of beautiful Eastern bluebirds. You can find out how to encourage them to nest in your yard by attending an educational seminar on bluebirds presented by Karen Frailey of the Shawnee Chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society on Saturday, April 11, at 10:00 a.m. here at Plantscape. She will discuss how to establish nesting sites for bluebirds by providing bluebird boxes or establishing a bluebird trail, their natural history, habitat, migration, nesting behavior, food and feeders they prefer, and important facts about this beautiful bird.  A PowerPoint presentation will be presented, handouts will be provided, and a question-and-answer session will be available.   

    Please register for this free seminar by calling 618-942-4865 or emailing plantscape@mediacombb.net so we will know how many people to expect.  Join us for this interesting and informational seminar in time for spring nesting.