The DeKalb County Master Gardeners will host an artisan market and the next edition of the Gardeners Pathway series.
The event will be from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 28 at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau, 1350 W. Prairie Drive, Sycamore.
Participants can buy garden-inspired items, crafts, handmade decor, gardening supplies, and plants from nurseries and artisans. The event also features a continental breakfast, lunch, door prizes and three breakout sessions.
Mark Dwyer, garden manager of the Healing Garden at Edgerton Hospital, will offer a keynote speech.
Gardeners Pathway breakout sessions include:
- “Gardening with Spring Ephemerals,” Brian Hale
- “East/West – The Japanese Tea Garden: A Personal Journey," Julia Fauci
- “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Tomatoes But Were Afraid to Ask,” Bob Zeni
- “Design Combinations for Pollinators,” Mark Dwyer
- “In the Garden Lens: Photography and Videography/Tips for Plants and Pollinators,” Randy Casperson
- “Secrets of Seed Whisperers,” Erin McNeal
- “Downsizing Your Garden Without Downsizing Your Joy,” Lori Brown
- “Roots, Shoots and Second Chances,” Karen Larson
- “Top Tips for Growing Tomatoes,” Bob Zeni
The event costs $50. Registration is required and due Feb. 14. To register, visit go.illinois.edu/GP2026.
Early accommodation requests to participate in the event are encouraged. To make a request or for information, call 815-758-8194.