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Master Gardener 50th Anniversary
Enjoy informaiton about the history of the Master Gardener program and what to expect for the next 50 years of "Helping Others Learn to Grow."
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Enhance your container garden with the Rooted in Nature workshop
PONTIAC, Ill.—Native plants offer a variety of benefits for our gardens—from supporting the local ecosystem to thriving in the regional climate and providing essential food and habitat for wildlife and beneficial insects. While many gardeners have already begun incorporating these natural...
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Keeping outside pests off indoor plants
URBANA, Ill. — Keeping houseplants is a hobby that has recently seen a huge resurgence. Now, nurseries that were all but shuttered for the winter are hosting houseplant parties and other events to help people keep their hands dirty all year.Tending to houseplants is a way to maintain our...
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