

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Joys of Gardening
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 12:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Mark your calendars for the 28th annual Joys of Gardening program offered by the University of Illinois Extension and the U of I Extension Master Gardeners. Slated for Saturday, February 28, at the Highland Community College Student Conference Center, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport, registration will begin at 8 a.m., with the program starting at 8:25 a.m., featuring a keynote, followed by breakout sessions.

The Keynote presenters, Kathi and Michael Rock, will present Gardening for Hummingbirds. Learn how to create a sanctuary for hummingbirds in your own backyard with
perennial and annual plants, wildflowers, shrubs, trees, and hummingbird feeders. The presentation will cover identification of the Ruby-throated hummingbird, ideal habitat,
migration, nesting, feeding, importance of water features, and how the best hummingbird feeders and plants can bring you up close to these special birds.

Following the keynote presentation will be two breakout sessions. Each breakout session will include unique garden-related classes. Session 1 classes: Salvias: Hidden Treasures for your Pollinator Garden, Growing Forward: What's New for 2026, and Seed Starting for Success: Pocket-Friendly and Eco-Smart Methods. Session 2 classes: Native Plant Solutions for Challenging Landscape Situations, Tree and Shrub Establishment, and Your Toolbox for a Showcase Landscape.
Local professionals, Extension Staff, and U of I Extension Master Gardeners will lead each class. For more information about Joys of Gardening, visit go.illinois.edu/jog or call (815) 235-4125. Registration is $15.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/freeport/joys-of-gardening/200029731103330
- **Event Categories**: workshops, business, conferences, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 34

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/joys-of-gardening-2026?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=freeport-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Freeport
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2998 W Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL, United States, Illinois 61032
- **lat**: 42.28326
- **long**: -89.67332
- **full address**: 2998 W Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL, United States, Illinois 61032

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: University of Illinois Extension - Jo Daviess/Stephenson/Winnebago County (https://allevents.in/org/university-of-illinois-extension-jo-daviess-stephenson-winnebago-county/23617653)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 2998 W Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL, United States, Illinois 61032
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** University of Illinois Extension - Jo Daviess/Stephenson/Winnebago County
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, business, conferences, calendar
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Joys of Gardening ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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