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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Decatur residents will have a chance to get their green thumb on this summer. 

The University of Illinois Extension Office in Decatur will offer family-friendly Homegrown Harvest workshop classes for gardeners to learn more about growing their own food. 

Homegrown Harvest workshops will take place from 9-10 a.m. at Southside Hill Community Garden on the following dates: 

  • June 12 - Weeds, Water, Pests and Diseases 
  • June 26 - Harvesting and Succession Planting 
  • July 24 - Planting Fall Crops

Attendees are asked to bring sunscreen and a water bottle. 

Participants are encouraged to register online at least one day before the workshop. 

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