Join fellow Master Gardeners for a fun day of learning, laughter, and gardening! Enjoy inspiring speakers, a delicious lunch, and a  raffle. You're welcome to carry in a potted perennial or houseplant for the raffle (just one per attendee please)—you might take home a new garden favorite!

Featured Speakers

JOHN ALGOZZINI - Landscape Design 101: "Wow" Is Closer Than You Think

John is an award-winning landscape designer whose presentations combine practical design principles with real-world examples. His engaging style helps gardeners transform ordinary landscapes into memorable outdoor spaces.

NANCY MSTOWSKI - Seasonal Container Design Demonstration

Nancy is a designer with Hursthouse Landscape Architects in Bolingbrook. She creates sophisticated seasonal container displays for residential clients and is known for imaginative combinations, exceptional craftsmanship, and inspiring plant selections.

Schedule

Sat, Oct 24

• 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

  Registration Open

  Check-in, Meet and Greet, Coffee and Muffins

• 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

  John Algozzini

  Landscape Design 101: "Wow" is Closer Than You Think

• 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

  15 minutes

  Break

• 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

  Nancy Mstowski

  Seasonal Container Design Demonstration (Fall and Winter)

• 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

  1 hour

  Lunch by Tate's

  Master Gardener "Get-to-know-you and Trivia Contest"

• 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

  Raffle Drawing & Farewell

  Bring a potted houseplant or perennial! Let’s end our day together with a little excitement, a few lucky winners, and lots of great memories.

• 2:00 PM

  Gathering Concludes

  Thank you for being part of Cultivating Connections. We look forward to seeing you again!