Froning is the master gardener coordinator for Kankakee County. She explains what master gardener means, what are the basic requirements and ongoing requirements.

We dabble a bit in the impact of this weird spring--the historic heat of March to the cold dryness of April.

Froning also talks about such coming attractions as master naturalist, which I believe Norm Minas told me I should take the last time it was offered, and master composter. As a dedicated composter of more than 12 years, I should probably take that one, too.

Click here for master gardening contacts for Kankakee County.

"Outside" airs from 4:30-5 p.m. Mondays on WKCC-FM (91.1) in Kankakee. Rebroadcasts of the show are at 12:30 p.m. on Sundays. On a programming note: Because of the fundraising show next week, the rebroadcast of this show will be at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 27, not next Sunday.

Laurel Soper, the web tech and digital media person for KCC, has put together the podcast system here.

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