Area Master Gardeners are preparing you for the growing season with gardening seminars. 

Master Gardener Gwen Podeschi says there’s even an event this Thursday. 

She also has some resources for you to force branches to bloom while you wait for the official growing season. 

If you neglected to prune your trees, she recommends taking a look at a professional to do so before the end of the month. 

Learn more at extension.illinois.edu/cjmm. Podeschi appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.