# Event Details - **Event Name**: Nonno’s Garden Lives On: Vegetable & Herb Gardening Demo - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Learn to grow Nonno’s garden favorites with expert tips and a guided greenhouse tour.About this EventJoin Us for Nonno's Garden at Didier's Nursery!Do you remember your Nonno’s garden? A place where time seemed to slow, and every leaf told a story. A place where there are neatly tended rows, rich with the scent of earth and basil – and tradition. Thick tomato vines leaning on their stakes or cages, their fruit glowing red in the late afternoon sun. Between them grew glossy green peppers, zucchini blossoms, sturdy eggplants, and a variety of aromatic herbs all thriving under Nonno’s careful hand. The soil is dark and fertile fed with care and the wisdom of generations.Nonno may no longer be here walking among his plants -- pruning and tending to them. But, now, it’s your turn to bring back Nonno’s garden. Carry on this tradition through your own garden. Raise vegetables to serve in Nonna’s old recipes.Join us and learn tips to growing the vegetables and herbs as Nonno did. GRIAA is presenting a demonstration chock full of information and tips regarding growing tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cuccuzza and the herbs basil and oregano. This fun discussion includes a tour of Didier greenhouses.* This date falls on Customer Appreciation weekend. There will be discounted prices on several items including the plants that will be discussed.Check GRIAA out on Facebook and www.GRIAA.org for updates! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/nonno’s-garden-lives-on-vegetable-and-herb-gardening-demo/100001984013322255 - **Event Categories**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Rockford - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: 4601 W State St - **lat**: 42.2790949 - **long**: -89.15652209999999 - **full address**: 4601 W State St, 4601 West State Street, Rockford, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Nonno’s Garden Lives On: Vegetable & Herb Gardening Demo - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/19eb333528e87d69ef718c85550b6a486313baba6e8b95788a371cb659f43ee6-rimg-w1200-h800-dc2f481a-gmir.jpg?v=1772402423 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Nonno’s Garden Lives On: Vegetable & Herb Gardening Demo being held? - **A:** Nonno’s Garden Lives On: Vegetable & Herb Gardening Demo takes place on Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 12:30 pm at 4601 W State St, 4601 West State Street, Rockford, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Nonno’s Garden Lives On: Vegetable & Herb Gardening Demo? - **A:** Nonno’s Garden Lives On: Vegetable & Herb Gardening Demo is organized by Greater Rockford Italian America Association-GRIAA. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Nonno’s Garden Lives On: Vegetable & Herb Gardening Demo is ideal for learners, working professionals, 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 Rockford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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