# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Dooryard Herb Gardens | Rochelle
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Dooryard Gardens in Colonial America: Make & Take Herb Containers

Free Program | Wednesday, August 19 at 5:30 p.m.  
Flagg‑Rochelle Public Library – 619 4th Ave, Rochelle, IL 61068

Step back into Colonial America and discover the fascinating history of dooryard gardens—the essential household herb plots that shaped daily life. Dooryard gardens are small, practical plots planted directly next to a house's entrance. They traditionally feature culinary herbs, medicinal plants, and fragrant flowers for daily use

Join certified Ogle County Master Gardeners for a hands‑on program where you’ll create your own herb container to take home. All materials are provided, and the program is completely free.

Reserve Your Spot  
Call the library at 815‑562‑3431 or email Ashley at ashleyc@flaggrochellepubliclibrary.org.

Accessibility  
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, contact Extension Program Coordinator Jan Saglier at jsaglier@illinois.edu or 815‑544‑3710.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochelle/dooryard-herb-gardens-rochelle/200030051615604
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 38

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Rochelle
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Flagg-Rochelle Public Library
- **lat**: 41.923117835001
- **long**: -89.068269565006
- **full address**: Flagg-Rochelle Public Library, 615 4th Ave, Rochelle, IL 61068-1512, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Dooryard Herb Gardens | Rochelle being held?
  - **A:** Dooryard Herb Gardens | Rochelle takes place on Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Flagg-Rochelle Public Library, 615 4th Ave, Rochelle, IL 61068-1512, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Dooryard Herb Gardens | Rochelle?
  - **A:** Dooryard Herb Gardens | Rochelle is organized by University of Illinois Extension - Boone, DeKalb and Ogle Counties.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Dooryard Herb Gardens | Rochelle is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rochelle, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Dooryard Herb Gardens | Rochelle sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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