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Chautauqua Noon Lecture Series - Designing a Garden that Works
Fri, Apr 03
|Maroa Public Library
Have you ever looked at your garden and felt like something was missing—but couldn’t quite say what? Join Rich Starshak, author and owner of The Garden Path in Decatur and a Master Gardener since 1995, for a practical and approachable talk on making the most of your garden space.
Time & Location
Apr 03, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Maroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USA
About the Event
Spring Lecture Series - Growing Forward: Native Plants, Garden Design, and Urban Agriculture
April Chautauqua Lecture: Designing a Garden That Works
Have you ever looked at your garden and felt like something was missing—but couldn’t quite say what? Join Rich Starshak, author and owner of The Garden Path in Decatur and a Master Gardener since 1995, for a practical and approachable talk on making the most of your garden space.
With over 20 years of experience designing landscapes, Rich will share simple, easy-to-understand ideas that help gardens look better and grow better. Using everyday examples, he’ll show how basic concepts like spacing, balance, and shape can make a big difference—no advanced math skills required. Whether you’re working with a small backyard or a larger space, you’ll leave with tips you can use right away to help your garden thrive.