Events
Pasture Recovery and Weed Control
Pasture Recovery and Weed Control will be held on Tuesday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lena Community Center. U of I Extension Educators Sarah Farley and Kathryn Seebruck will lead the…
Warm-Season Vegetables
Dig in with confidence this spring, with the Growing Great…
Beneficial Insects: Garden Warriors | Belvidere
Gardeners tend to focus on insects that eat their plants without paying attention to insects that act as warriors in the garden by either eating the bad bugs or parasitizing them. Learn about the…
Logan/Menard/Sangamon 4-H Public Speaking Contest
Logan/Menard/Sangamon 4-H members will present speeches on a variety of topics. Details for participants are emailed to members enrolled in the Public Speaking project. The public is invited to…
Slow Flowers: Grow Your Own Cut Flowers!
We emphasize buying your food locally, but why not your flowers as well?
Join University of Illinois State Master Gardener Specialist, Candice Anderson, to learn how to grow a…
Vegetable Gardening in Raised Beds and Containers | Utica
Learn how to use above ground growing systems for safe and fruitful production of your favorite backyard vegetables. Methods to increase production by maximizing your space, recommended soil and…
Backyard Beekeeping
Beekeeping is a growing and rewarding hobby that can be enjoyed by backyard gardeners looking to expand into new ventures. Learn the basics of…
Seed Starting
Join Master Gardener Shelby Leick on March 19 at the University of Illinois Extension office to discuss all things seed starting. Learn why seed starting is useful when you can start seeds, and…
Green Connections - Climate Change and Climate Steward Program
Master Naturalists and Master Gardeners invite the public to join them for the educational program during their quarterly volunteer meeting.
Illinois Master Naturalist Coordinator and Climate…-
2024 Rain Garden Rumble
Get to know 28 of the native plants found in the Red Oak Rain Garden by building a bracket and voting for your favorites. Cast your votes during daily matches at 11…