THE FOLLOWING IS A UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION RELEASE
DANVILLE, Ill. — Gardeners looking to add variety to their planting plans can learn about vegetables with unique colors, shapes, and sizes at an upcoming program hosted by the Vermilion County Master Gardeners. The presentation will explore creative ways to grow uncommon tomatoes and other vegetables, along with information on where to find these distinctive varieties.
The program will be held on Tuesday, April 21, at 5:30 p.m. at the Danville Public Library, 319 N. Vermilion St., Danville. The event is open to the public and designed for gardeners of all experience levels interested in expanding their home gardens with a more diverse selection. Those interested can visit go.illinois.edu/VCMGtomatoes for more information or to register.
About Extension
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state’s land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.
