From herbs to lawns, Nursery School covers many topics

From herbs and seed saving to lawn care, composting and plant diseases, you'll find awide variety of topics at the 18th annual "Nursery School: Lessons in Gardening."

The event will beSaturday, Feb. 22, at the iWireless Center in Moline, sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension and the Unit 7 Master Gardeners.

The day will begin with a keynote address titled"Landscape Design: Basics and Beyond," byMark Dwyer, the director of horticulture at the Rotary Botanical Gardens in Janesville, Wis. He will help youmake the most of your landscape by following simple, goal-based steps.

After that, there will be a choice of16 different classes, including a "make and take" miniature garden session.Participants may choose one class from each of these sessions:

Session 2:10:15-11:30 a.m.

"Tried and True Performers: Annuals and Perennials." How to select, incorporate andcare for a solid cast of performers.Bud LeFevre, Distinctive Gardens, Dixon, Ill.

"Growing Heirloom Vegetables." Choosing theright varieties for your particular space is critical.Seed Savers Exchange, Decorah, Iowa.

"Aromatic Composting and the Bins to Support It." You'll learn how easy and inexpensive it is to compost, as well as the right bin for your use. DaveArensdorf, Unit 7 Master Gardener.

"Newly Emerging Plant Diseases in the Home Landscape." Symptoms and tips on how toavoiddisease problems.Monica David, University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener coordinator.

"Gardening for Birds and Butterflies." Plants and practices to maximize the number of those creatures in your yard.Martha Smith, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator.

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From herbs to lawns, Nursery School covers many topics