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Illinois Extension Serving Boone, DeKalb and Ogle Counties

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Donations benefit the Mini Food Center in Oregon

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Food Drive | Ogle County 4-H | Through May 1

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Help the Ogle County 4-H clubs collect food donations to put inside the local Mini Food Mart in Oregon. We have extended the 4-H National Day of Service, which encourages 4-H members and clubs to dedicate their time and energy to community service projects on April 26th, to last two weeks! We are helping families in need in our community. This is a collaboration with the Ogle County Health Department who will distribute the items collected. Please drop your donations off at the Ogle County Extension office, 421 W Pines Rd in Oregon, Monday-Friday, from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Thank you for your support! If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this food drive or have questions, call our office at 815-732-2191.
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Home vegetable gardening

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When to plant

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Knowing when to plant for your area of Illinois and starting your plants right will help maximize the growing season. Download printable info sheets handy for use on the go or in the garden, or explore below. 

Questions? Connect with one of our Master Gardener Help Desks for a free gardening consultation. We're here to help!

Boone County office: call 815-544-3710
DeKalb County office: call 815-758-8194
Ogle County office: call 815-732-2191

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