Six ways to keep your hosta foliage looking great
A mainstay of any shade garden in the Midwest, Hostas are grown partly for their flowers but mainly fabulous foliage. To keep that foliage looking great, watch out for these problems.
Fortunately, you are far less likely to run into Hosta Virus X (HVX) today than a decade ago, thanks to...
Healthy habits can be learned
Rural communities are at higher risk of food insecurity and nutritional deficiency. Because summer is a great time for families to set new goals to eat healthier and exercise more, Illinois Extension Educator Susan Sloop offered the Healthy Habits 12-Day Challenge in June.
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SPARK Into 4-H gives youth direction
Do you know what sparks your child? Chances are you have an idea. Participation in the SPARK Into 4-H program, whether
online or after school can help youth determine their interests and passions.
This program allows youth to explore the many areas of 4-H and spur them to action...
Even adults need to take time to dream
Who hasn’t found themselves dreaming of something they hope to achieve one day? Dreams can excite us for the future. But, how do we get there?
The answer is through goal setting. Without goals, our dreams don’t have much chance of becoming reality. Using her iDREAM adult curriculum...
Illinois Extension helps National Road Project become reality
When multiple parties come together because of a similar interest, it doesn’t always spell success. Having clear goals, structure, and regular information sharing can magnify an organization’s impact. One such example of successful collaboration is Illinois Extension’s role in the National Road...