University of Illinois Extension DeKalb County
Michelle Petragallo, Extension Program Coordinator
1350 W. Prairie Drive Sycamore, IL 60178
815-758-8194
web.extension.illinois.edu/bdo/
September 29, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
U of I Extension Offers Program on Hydroponics at Home
The
fall series of University of Illinois Extension’s Four Seasons
Gardening program, which focuses on environmental stewardship and
backyard food production, will offer its third program, Hydroponics for the Home Gardener,
on October 7 at 1:30 pm. The session will be presented via
teleconference at the DeKalb County Extension office at 1350 W. Prairie
Drive, Sycamore.
This
session will provide a brief overview of some of the hydroponic systems
that are suitable for small scale production. In addition, it will
provide an outline to success for those interested in starting a small
scale hobby hydroponic project. It will cover aspects such as
fertilizer selection, timing, and most suitable crops for use in a home
hydroponic system.
Cost
per session is $5. Advance registration is needed by October 6 to
ensure adequate space and materials. In addition, sessions may be
cancelled for insufficient registration. Phone or email the
University of Illinois Extension office for more details, 815-758-8194,
mpetra@illinois.edu
or web.extension.illinois.edu/bdo. If you need a reasonable
accommodation to participate in this program, please contact
815-758-8194.
University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences
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