Extension answers common food preservation questions throughout August
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Big nutritional value from tiny plants; learn to grow microgreens
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Garden vegetables need water to survive extreme weather
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Consistent watering needed during hot-weather gardening
URBANA, Ill. – Every day matters when extremely high temperatures beat down on flowers, vegetables, and lawns. University of Illinois Extension Horticulture...

Keep summer recreational equipment out of sun
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Choose perennials that love sun for summer glory
URBANA, Ill. – Planning a perennial garden can be challenging when faced with weather extremes. The Midwest can often be hot and dry throughout August. Drought-proven perennials can provide relief to a stressed summer flower garden.  Silver foliage plants that thrive in full sun...

Find beauty during 'dog days' of August
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Rescue plants from extreme heat
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Prevent oak wilt from damaging your trees
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Don't forget safety as you head to parks and camps
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Camping remains one of the best ways to get away from daily routines while practicing social distancing. Portable generators offer some comforts of home, whether your camping adventure includes tents or recreational vehicles. ...

Stay hydrated in summer heat
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Lawn rust and why your shoes are turning orange
URBANA, Ill. – The first hint of lawn rust often comes from the bottom of shoes, says Chris Enroth, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. Homeowners may...

Turn kitchen scraps into food for your garden
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Corn fields add to muggy, humid Midwestern temps
URBANA, Ill. – It’s not just the heat; it’s the humidity and corn sweat that makes muggy Midwestern summers feel even hotter.In agricultural states, such as Illinois, large-scale fields of corn releasing water through their leaves boost humidity levels,...

Learn what motivates public service employees
URBANA, Ill. – Understanding what motivates public service employees may influence how community leaders recruit, train, retain, and inspire staff to elevate performance, retention, and morale while reducing human resource costs. ...

Perry County U of I Extension office has a new home in Pinckneyville
PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. – The Perry County Extension office has a new address: 203 North Walnut, located inside the new Perry County Community Center. After twenty-five years in the lower level of the Perry County Government Building, staff will stretch out in the south wing of the former...

Don't get bugged; eliminate mosquito breeding habitats
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4-H senior makes COVID-themed prom dress out of duct tape
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Get the most cooling for your dollar
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Stay safe in pools and hot tubs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Water is a powerful conductor of electricity. It is especially important to be aware of electrical hazards around water. As temperatures soar this week, University of Illinois Extension provides these safety tips...