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...