Events in the Area
There are many annual events in the region that celebrate local food, farms, and community. Don't forget to check out the local plant sales happening in your area each year in early/mid May!
March Events
UI Extension Master Gardener Seed Expo
University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Seed Expo is hosted in partnership with the College of Lake County. The event will be held at the CLC Grayslake Campus gymnasium and will have everything you need to get ready for the spring growing season. In addition to free vegetable and flower seeds, the event will feature local vendors, a seed swap, and seminars. Over 70 Master Gardeners will also be on hand to answer all of your gardening-related questions and assist with seed choices.
April Events
Stay Tuned for April Events
May Events
UI Extension Plant Sale
Plant Sale: May 17, 9a.m. -12p.m.
Our plant sale features a beautiful selection of nursery-grown plant varieties not readily available at traditional garden centers – natives, new cultivars of perennials, grasses, and pollinator-friendly plants. We will also have a variety of home-grown vegetables and herbs, and the always popular “Garden Treasures.”
Plant Sale: May 8-9 10a.m.-6p.m.
Join us for our Annual Plant Sale!
Local Plant Sales!
Most plant sales are held annually in early/mid May. Have a plant sale to list here? Contact [email protected]
College of Lake County Annual Horticulture Plant Sale: May 8-9 10am-6pm Grayslake Campus, H Building
UI Extension: May 17, 2025, 9:00am-12:00pm, 100 South US Hwy 45, Grayslake, IL 60030
