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Springtime Science 2023 Community Seminar Series

All Sessions are offered via Zoom on Wednesdays at noon (CST) from March 1 - April 19, 2023.
CEU's are now available!
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Download print friendly information sheets for a quick and easy guide that help you navigate a variety of issues form selecting and planting trees to pests in the garden.
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Grow confidence when choosing seed packets for your garden
URBANA, Ill. – When planning a garden, seeds are an inexpensive investment when compared to buying plants. Gardeners have three basic seed selection choices: hybrid, open-pollinated, and heirloom seeds. What is the difference? Hybrid seeds, also called F1 hybrids, are developed by plant...
Illinois Extension to create holistic regenerative ag course
URBANA, Ill. – Illinois’ agriculture industry is rooted in its soil. Now, University of Illinois Extension is continuing to invest in the earth by developing a regenerative agricultural program to bring healthy soil practices to farms and gardens statewide. The North Central Region...

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