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Landscape problems focus of program - Canton, IL - Canton Daily Ledger

By JULIA PRYOR

Program Coordinator and Master Gardener,

University of Illinois Extension-Fulton County
Canton Daily Ledger
Wed Jun 17, 2009, 11:25 AM CDT

LEWISTOWN, Ill. -
Don’t blame the plant when the problem you are dealing with in your landscape isn’t the plant's fault! Martha Smith, University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator, will focus on problems in the landscape that are caused by weather, planting environment and you -- the gardener! You will never look at your plant problems the same way again.

This informative program will be presented Tuesday, June 30 at 1 p.m. and will be presented via teleconference at the University of Illinois Extension Fulton County office, 15411 N. IL 100 Hwy, Lewistown.

No fee is charged for Master Gardeners. Advance registration is needed to assure handouts, and attendees are encouraged to arrive at 12:45 p.m. Registration is available online at fulton.extension.uiuc.edu or by calling 309-547-3711.

If you have disability needs, please indicate when registering. Contact Julia Pryor at jpryor@illinois.edu or 309-547-3711 with any questions.

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Landscape problems focus of program - Canton, IL - Canton Daily Ledger

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