DeKalb County Master Gardeners to Host Gardeners Pathway and Artisan Market Feb. 28

SYCAMORE — The annual Gardeners Pathway and Artisan Market returns Feb. 28 at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau, 1350 W Prairie Dr, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering hands-on activities and educational sessions for gardeners of all experience levels. The full-day event includes a continental breakfast, a keynote presentation by Mark Dwyer, three breakout sessions, lunch, door prizes, and an artisan market featuring local crafts and garden supplies. Sessions will cover topics such as spring ephemerals, pollinator-friendly design, tomato cultivation, garden downsizing, and photography for plants, with Master Gardeners available at a Help Desk to provide research-based advice. Registration is $50 and open through Feb. 14 at go.illinois.edu/GP2026.