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Master Gardener Column by Jan Phipps
Are you looking for an easy-to-grow perennial that comes in a very large variety of color choices (80,000 registered plants), is somewhat drought tolerant, and that Japanese Beetles ignore? Daylilies are the plant for you.The Latin name, Hermerocallis means “beautiful for a day”, but don’...

Illinois Extension offers free dial-gauge pressure canner testing for home canners
URBANA, Ill. — With summer gardens gearing up, it’s time to take canning equipment out of storage. Illinois Extension offers free dial-gauge pressure canner testing to ensure the equipment works accurately.A variety of foods can be canned at home through boiling water bath canning and...

Immeasurable impact gained through dedication of Illinois Extension volunteers
URBANA, Ill. — They are friends, neighbors, family members, or someone we run into at local community events. More than 5,000 of these individuals are University of Illinois Extension volunteers.These volunteers make a difference in their...

Chase away those winter blues with Four Seasons Gardening webinars
URBANA, Ill. — Thinking about spring planting and gardening while the snow falls can help to deal with the winter blues. The Four Seasons Gardening webinar series is back and begins Feb. 11. Two new winter sessions explore ways to sow annual...

Travel without leaving your kitchen – experiencing other cultures through cuisine
The kitchen can be your passport to experiencing a new culture. By trying new recipes from cultures different than our own, you can immerse your child in a new world with new foods. Below you can see some recipes and insight into different cuisines to try with your family. Our first...