The Master Gardeners at the University of Illinois Extension are looking to invest in their own work.  Their primary focus is in bringing in more Master Gardeners and training them to best serve other gardeners.  The Extension is also hosting a conference to bring these gardening enthusiasts together and exchange new ideas. 

Gwen Podeschi and Linda Smith are among the Extension’s Master Gardeners.  Their group provides more than just gardening advice.  They can also shoot photos of flowers, sell plants to raise money, and plenty more. 

They are hosting training sessions, both in person and online, to bring on more people to their ranks

The Extension is also hosting their annual Master Gardeners Conference.  It’s scheduled for September 4 and 5 at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield.  The conference is open to the public.

When it comes to gardening tips, some plants have reached their peak at this point in the season.  If that’s the case for you, it may be time to “deadhead” them.

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

Gwen Podeschi and Linda Smith appeared as guests on the WTIM Morning Show.