The University of Illinois Extension’s Master Gardeners are hoping to educate people about gardening and caring for their plants amid the recent searing heat.  In addition, they are offering a course for those interested in learning more about invasive plants.  The course comes amid a growing trend regarding these plants which has seen the USDA take action. 

Gwen Podeschi and Sandi Klein are Master Gardeners with the Extension.  They say the best way to handle gardening amid hot temperatures is simply to wait for a cool-down. 

There have been recent reports of people receiving seeds they did not order in the mail.  Experts say first and foremost: Do not plant them. 

Anyone interested in learning more about invasive species can attend the Extension’s “Introduction To Invasive Species Management” course.  It’s a two-day course, with sessions on August 5 and 8.  

More information on the University of Illinois Extension and the course is at extension.illinois.edu.

Gwen Podeschi and Sandi Klein appeared as guests on the WTIM Morning Show.