Welcome to
Our Garden!

The Idea Garden, located on the University of Illinois Arboretum in Urbana at 2000 S. Lincoln Ave., is 18,000 square feet of planted space. Volunteers work more than 4,500 hours each year in the garden to provide a source of inspiration, relaxation, and continuing education for our community and its visitors. Since 1997, the Idea Garden has been maintained as an educational tool to demonstrate garden design and maintenance ideas, to encourage novice and experienced gardeners to experiment with new plants and techniques, and as a site for public workshops.

Take Your Love of Gardening to the Next Level

Do you value education, love gardening, and like to volunteer?  The Extension Master Gardener program is for you!  Master Gardeners are more than just gardening enthusiasts. They are trained horticultural experts who serve their communities through service projects and delivery of educational programs.Find out more here on how to join the Master Gardener Team!

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