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Shade Gardening (Adults)

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Overcome the challenges of a shade garden in this presentation by Horticulturalist Sharon Yiesla!

Shade gardening can present challenges, but they can be overcome. Learn about selecting plants for the shade garden, and yes, there are other choices besides hostas! Horticulturalist Sharon Yiesla will also share how to evaluate the shade in your garden so that you may manage it appropriately.

Sharon Yiesla has been a horticulturist since 1983.  Sharon runs her own business, “Sharon Yiesla, Horticultural Services”, through which she delivers gardening presentations.  She earned a BS in horticulture from Purdue University and an MS in horticulture from University of Illinois.  Her past accomplishments include teaching at Illinois State University, working as a Horticulture Specialist for University Extension in Missouri, working as a Horticulture Educator with University of Illinois Extension in Lake County and teaching classes at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

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