2026 Fruit Exploration- The Great Melon Race

2026 Fruit Exploration- The Great Melon Race

This is a group exploration over the summer to grow any variety of melon and to come together to share knowledge. Anyone can participate, you only need to grow an melon starting on May 1 and then send pictures and updates to Membership@midfex.org. We want 

Outreach Event- Building Edible Fruit in Landscaping for the Lake Zurich Garden Club

Outreach Event- Building Edible Fruit in Landscaping for the Lake Zurich Garden Club

Description: Deb Graham will give a presentation entitled Building Edible Fruit in Landscaping to the Lake Zurich Garden Club. During this presentation you will hear about the fruit trees that are grown in Deb’s home orchard and she will conduct a demonstration of tree grafting, a 

2026 Grafting Workshop Sunday March 29

2026 Grafting Workshop Sunday March 29

Event Description: Find out what grafting fruit trees is all about.  Learn the whys and hows with experienced grafters.  A variety of member donated scion wood will be available.  The purpose of the grafting workshop is to learn how to graft. Nonmember beginners will learn 

Illinois Fruit and Vegetable Newsletter

Illinois Fruit and Vegetable Newsletter

Club member Bob Hillman sent us this important note on this University of Illinois Extension newsletter titled: Illinois Fruit and Vegetable News! Condition changes could be costly to your specialty crop business. The Illinois Fruit & Vegetable News gives practical production advice you can use today to