Homeowner’s guide to watering summer lawns
URBANA, Ill. – “To water or not to water the lawn” is a perennial discussion for homeowners says Richard Hentschel, University of Illinois Extension horticulture...
Extension to continue online events, 4-H shows in July
URBANA, Ill. – As the state of Illinois moves into Phase 3 of the coronavirus Restore Illinois plan, University of Illinois Extension continues to provide research-based educational programs for families, farmers, and businesses in formats that support public health and safety priorities. ...
Learn to manage pests and diseases in the home landscape
URBANA, Ill. – As the days get longer and wetter, gardens come alive but so do many other organisms. Join Horticulture Educator Austin Little as he discusses common garden pests and diseases through a proactive plant care webinar...
Have a garden question? The answer is only a click away
URBANA, Ill. – Whether you’re ankle-deep in water in your yard or are trying to introduce children to gardening, you can trust University of Illinois Extension horticulture experts for the answer. In addition to dozens of blogs and workshops, one can now watch live webinars and join a new...
Area 4-H youth earn top honors in online equine contest
ST. CHARLES – 4-H members from DuPage, Kane and Kendall Counties dominated the top spots in all three divisions of the Illinois 4-H Northeast Regional Hippology Contest, which was transitioned to an online format this year.
While Hippology means the study of horses, 4-H’ers do not need...
Local 4-H members qualify for state speech contest
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – In April and May, local youth took on the challenge of participating in the first virtual Public Presentations Contest through DuPage, Kane and Kendall County 4-H.
In place of the traditional in-person contest, participating 4-H members created video speech submissions...
COVID creates shortage of PPE for pesticide applicators
The shortage of personal protection equipment (PPE) extends beyond medical staff and first responders. Pesticide applicators are struggling to find the equipment required by law. Sales of respirators, face shields, and N95 face masks are being directed to health care and front-line workers,...