Tri-County 4-H members excel at Illinois State Fair
More than 100 4-H members – representing 4-H clubs from DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties – were among the more than 3,000 4-H general project exhibits from across Illinois judged and displayed during the 2019 Illinois State Fair. The local youth earned the right to exhibit at Illinois...

Fall is Great Time to Start Composting
This fall, trade in your piles of yard bags for a process that pays you back in great soil for your yard and garden – composting. “Fall is a great time to start composting,” said Richard Hentschel, Horticulture Educator for the University of Illinois Extension. “There will be plenty of...

DuPage County 4-H Youth Learn and Grow this Summer
In July, 4-H and community members celebrated the culmination of the whole 4-H year with the annual 4-H shows at the DuPage County Fair. “Our 4-H members work for months in their project areas to learn new things and develop skills, which they then demonstrate through 4-H exhibits and...

Kane County 4-H Youth Learn and Grow this Summer
In July, 4-H and community members celebrated the culmination of the whole 4-H year with the annual 4-H shows at the Kane County Fair. “Our 4-H members work for months in their project areas to learn new things and develop skills, which they then demonstrate through 4-H exhibits and...

Kendall County 4-H Youth Learn and Grow this Summer
This summer, 4-H and community members celebrated the culmination of the whole 4-H year with the annual 4-H shows at the Kendall County Fair. “Our 4-H members work for months in their project areas to learn new things and develop skills, which they then demonstrate through 4-H exhibits...

How to Save Money on Food
One thing we all have in common, we need food. Likely, every week you spend money on food. How can you keep your costs down? Planning our food purchases and comparison shopping can help. Planning your meals helps keep food costs down and decreases food wastage as well. Planning includes...

Put Peaches on the Grocery List this Summer
Whether you’re craving sweet or savory this summer, consider choosing peaches the next time you are at store or farmers market. “Peaches are a flavorful, nutritious fruit that peaks in July and August,” said University of Illinois Extension Educator Nayaab Sattar with SNAP-Education. “...

Tri-County 4-H Members Demonstrate Care and Skills with Canine Companions
ST. CHARLES, Ill. – 4-H youth from DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties demonstrated care, obedience and showmanship skills with their pets at the local 2019 4-H Dog Show on June 19 at the Kane County Fairgrounds. “Participants trained and practiced with their pets during the program year...

Winter and Spring Weather Extremes Will Impact Yards, Gardens
ST. CHARLES, Ill. – Weather has dampened the plans of many gardeners ad homeowners this growing season. In fact, this May was the wettest on record in the Chicago area since 1871, according to the National Weather Service...

2019 Idea Garden Open House Dates Set
ST. CHARLES, Ill. – Skip the apps and websites, and come see inspirational garden ideas in person at the popular Master Gardener Idea Garden in St. Charles. Join the Master Gardeners for three summer open houses beginning June 4 and experience these creative garden concepts in-person, throughout...