McHenry County Master Gardener Garden Walk

July 10, 2010

The self-guided, day-long tour which begins at 9 a.m. at the Master Gardeners' Demonstration Garden at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake. In addition to the demo garden, the walk features 7 private gardens in the Crystal Lake/Huntley/Marengo areas and includes a wide variety of garden styles, including Trudi Temple's Marengo organic farm. The walk features a garden on a city lot, a garden with a "secret" garden, a 5 acre property of trees, veggies and flowers, a shady loving garden, and two gardens in the Del Webb Community in Sun City.

There will also be plants for sale at the Demo Garden on a first come first served basis while supplies last. Tickets are $10 through June 25 and $15 thereafter. Purchase tickets through the college at 815-455-8764 or at the gardens on the day of the event.