A Harvard garden featured on this year’s annual MCC and U of I Extension Master Gardeners of McHenry County Garden Walk features a restored prairie in the homeowners’ front yard. This year’s event includes seven private gardens, along with the McHenry County College Demonstration Garden and the Harvard “Growing Together” Community Garden.

A Harvard garden features a shady garden with a dramatic look featuring groupings of plants based on textures and colors alongside a walking path. This garden is one of seven private gardens featured at the MCC and U of I Extension Master Gardeners of McHenry County Garden Walk.