Seminars & Events

For your added knowledge and enjoyment, Plantscape offers FREE seminars and special events throughout the year. Presentations are made here at Plantscape in our seminar building located behind the garden center building.

The seminar building is also available for meetings at no charge. Contact us to arrange date and time.

Seminars & Events

July Seminar: “Hummingbirds”   Saturday, July 19, at 10:00 a.m.

Presented by Karen Frailey

of the Shawnee Chapter,

Illinois Audubon Society

     Karen Frailey of the local Shawnee chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society will present a very informative program on “Hummingbirds” on Saturday, July 19, at 10:00 a.m. here at Plantscape. Her program will include information on the natural history of hummingbirds, interesting facts and fallacies, and how to attract these tiny jewel-like birds to your garden with flowers and feeders. A power point presentation and informative handouts from the Illinois Audubon Society will also be available. Karen is an experienced presenter and always has the latest information available to for our customers.

    Seating for the presentation is limited, so please call 942-4865 or email us at plantscape@mediacombb.net  to reserve a seat for this free seminar so we will know how many people to expect.  Participants can register to win a FREE hummingbird feeder or accessories after the seminar, so come and enjoy this interesting presentation!

September Seminar: “African Violets”

Saturday, September 20, at 10:00 a.m.
Presented by

Members of the Little Egypt African Violet Society (LEAVS)

    African violets are one of the most beloved indoor plants and are grown for their vibrant blooms year-round.  You can learn how to easily cultivate these popular houseplants by joining us here at Plantscape on September 20 at 10:00 a.m. as Linda Minnis, past president, Mary Jo Novak, secretary, and other members of the Little Egypt African Violet Society present information on how to grow these tropical beauties. They will discuss basic care of African violets such as lighting, watering, and fertilizing, as well as answering propagation and repotting questions. They will also share information about the varieties of African violets, different kinds of blossoms and leaves, and how to show these beautiful plants.

      All persons interested in African violets and gesneriads will want to join us for this informative seminar. Call 942-4865 or email us at plantscape@mediacombb.net  to reserve a seat for this free seminar so we will know how many people to expect. There will be 3 giveaways so those attending can register to win a free African violet or accessory!