Summer Spotlight: University of Illinois Extension

Welcome to Summer

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Cicadas in Illinois

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Manage Farm Stress

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Expand Access to High-Speed Internet

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Find Local Food Resources

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Locally Sourced Wedding Flowers

Upcoming Webinars

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Food Preservation

Disaster Resources

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Growing Vegetables

Fresh, Local Foods

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Illinois Agritourism

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Cottage Food Operations

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Find a Farmers Market

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Shopping on a Budget

Gardening and Landscaping

How to Seed a Cool Season Lawn

Don't seed a cool-season lawn during the dog-days of summer. Waiting until early fall ensures greater success.

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Native Landscape Plants

A brochure guide to the characteristics and benefits of selected Illinois plants to help home gardeners choose native plants for site-specific conditions.

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Summer Garden Care

Garden tasks to help get your landscape through the summer.

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Mowing for Monarchs

Support pollinators by not mowing ditches and other places with milkweed at certain times of the year.

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Resources for Woodland Owners

Tools to assist, advise, and encourage woodland owners to make informed management decisions for today, tomorrow, and the future.

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Plant Clinic

Get help with plant and insect identification, disease diagnosis, insect, weed and chemical injury, and treatment

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Manage Lawn Pests with Fewer Chemicals

A free guide for homeowners on integrated pest management in the home landscape.

Herb Gardening

A guide to growing, preserving, and using herbs.

Food Preservation

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Introductory Guide

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Pressure Canner Testing

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Reduce Food Waste at Home

Health & Safety

Illinois Drought Resources: Learn how to deal with heat and drought in Illinois.
Food Safety After a Power Outages: A downloadable fact sheet covering what to do with perishable foods.
Prevent Grill Fires: The best way to prevent grill-related injuries is to properly maintain your grill.
Pesticide Safety Education Program: Pesticide safety training is critical for all who work with pesticides. Online training is available.
Caring for Storm-Damaged Trees: What to do with trees after severe weather and how to prepare for future disasters.

Summer Vacation and Travel

Food Safety when Hiking

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Travel after a year of Quarantine

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Pool and Hot Tub Electrical Safety

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Screen Free Family Road Trips

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Kids in the Kitchen

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Back to School Financial Planning

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Burning Firewood