When you head to the grocery store for that daily, weekly, or even monthly trip, it's easy to forget the hard work and even science that is behind the food you eat everyday. Even with a recent surge in homesteading and gardening, most of us don't have the time, money, or space, to produce food for our families. University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners Gwen Podeschi and Karen Knope, share some ways to get you involved in raising your own garden. First, Podeschi and Knope share how they turned their passion into their career.

Coming up for the Master Gardeners with the University of Illinois Extension, they will be hosting spring, summer, fall, and winter courses. These courses will be offered online or through a hybrid classroom setting.

Additionally, the University of Illinois Extension will providing the community with a variety of workshops. These workshops are free to anyone interested, all that is asked of you is to register prior to the event.

For more information on the University of Illinois Master Gardeners program, visit www.extension.illinois.edu/mg. 

Gwen Podeschi and Karen Knope appeared as guests on the WTIM Morning Show.