Illinois Valley Herb Guild

05/25/2026

04/26/2026

Find your next favorite herb at Garden Faire!
Browse vendor booths, shop a wide selection of herbs, and find the perfect plants to take home. At noon, Food and Nutrition Educator Susan will share a free culinary herb demo featuring fresh pesto and a dill-radish dip. Stick around to sample recipes and pick up new ideas for using herbs at home.
Join the Illinois Valley Herb Guild on Saturday, May 9, from 9 am to 2 pm at St. Bede Gym in Peru.

04/24/2026

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Barb Dahlbach and Cathy Flynn 🌟
Barb and Cathy are both Master Gardeners in Marshall-Putnam Counties where they have volunteered with Seeds to Harvest, the Healthy Gardening Project, and the Toluca Jumbo (to name just a FEW of the projects these two are involved with). Thank you for all you do!

04/19/2026

It’s National Volunteer Week, and we’re starting by celebrating our Master Gardener volunteers! 🌱

These dedicated volunteers share research-based gardening knowledge, support community gardens, teach classes, and help others grow healthier plants and landscapes. Your time, expertise, and passion truly help our communities thrive. Thank you, Master Gardeners—we’re so grateful for all you do! 🌼

03/04/2026

I gave this talk to the IVHG a little while ago, but feel free to tune in!

On Tuesday March 10th at 6:30 PM Central, I will be presenting a Zoom Program for the Dunlap Library titled; "Seven Herbs for Beginners to Know and Grow." Here's the link to register for the program: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zjGIlTb8RJuhNpe4MBFMIA

02/24/2026

Attention Vendors - we are looking for vendors with garden, kitchen or Mother's Day related items for our Garden Faire on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at St. Bede Academy Gym in Peru, Illinois. If interested or for more information, please contact Jan Webster at 309-238-2578. Thank you!

02/11/2026

Attention Vendors - we are looking for vendors with garden-related items for our Garden Faire on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at St. Bede Academy Gym in Peru, Illinois. If interested or for more information, please contact Jan Webster at 309-238-2578. Thank you!

01/21/2026

SAVE THE DATE: Our Garden Faire will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at St. Bede Academy Gym in Peru, IL. More details coming soon.