Illinois Valley Herb Guild

10/14/2026

Mid-Continent Public Library is hosting my Zoom program "Herbs for Breakfast" Thursday, Oct 15 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm Central. Register here: https://www.mymcpl.org/events/120128/herbs-breakfast-zoom

09/24/2026

Is your herb garden starting to fade, but you hate to see the remnants go to waste? Here's a collection of yummy herb bread recipes to inspire you early fall baking!

Using up your herbs at the end of the growing season

09/14/2026

Tuesday night's program is titled "The Language of Flowers." Father Dominic Garramone will explain the symbolism behind many popular flowers and herbs, and how they were used to communicate during Regency, Victorian and Edwardian times. Then celebrate our 35th anniversary with cake and other refreshments! September 15th at 6 p.m. at the Senior Center in Standard IL.

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! 🌼