Name: Homegrown Harvest
Start: 2026-06-12T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-06-12T10:00:00-05:00
Location: Southside Hill Community Garden 826 E. Lawrence St Decatur, IL

Homegrown Harvest is a series of family-friendly workshops designed to support vegetable gardeners of all ages and skill levels. Each session will provide tips and tricks for growing a successful garden.
•June 12: Learn how to manage weeds, water, pests, and diseases
•June 26: Understand when to harvest and how to modify the garden for fresh produce all season.
•July 24: Discover how to extend the growing season by planting fall, cool-season crops.
Participants should bring sunscreen and a water bottle.
Please be advised that due to the nature of outdoor programs, sessions may be cancelled for safety during inclement weather. Additionally, there are no restrooms available on-site.
College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences
University of Illinois* U.S. Department of Agriculture* Local Extension Councils Cooperating
Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please call 217-877-6042. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs.