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Read article: Supporting pollinators around the clock with native plants
Supporting pollinators around the clock with native plants
Most people think of bees and butterflies when they think of pollinators. However, many plants receive visits from pollinators in the evening and...
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Read article: Coping with loss in caregiving
Coping with loss in caregiving
There are 59 million people caring for someone aged 18+ years of age in the US.Researchers agree that caring for a disabled adult is one of the most...
Hay in a barn
Read article: Should I buy hay or grow my own hay?
Should I buy hay or grow my own hay?
While cost is the primary factor, there are several reasons to choose buying hay or growing it.Buy HayLimited land resources to use for hay...
least skipper on swamp milkweed
Read article: Native grasses support skipper butterflies
Native grasses support skipper butterflies
Happy National Pollinator Week! This week especially we focus on the importance of pollinators in our local ecosystems and our role in supporting...
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Read article: Ride-Right-Rally is safety on wheels
Ride-Right-Rally is safety on wheels
Envision this real-world scenario: The middle school graduation party was going great. The pride of a good academic school year was being...
A person holding a hydrangea in a pot at a checkout counter at the store
Read article: Buyer Beware: Inspect Plant Material Closely Before Purchase
Buyer Beware: Inspect Plant Material Closely Before Purchase
Working as a horticulture educator with University of Illinois Extension, you’d think visiting a garden center would be fun and relaxing. You may be...
Cows in a pasture wearing virtual fence collars
Read article: Survey responses needed: Help us help you
Survey responses needed: Help us help you
For my summer research project as an I-BELIEF University of Illinois Beef Extension intern, I am studying technology adoption among beef cattle...
a well-aerated, thinned, and summer-pruned grapevine
Read article: Spring shoot thinning and summer hedging of grape vines – a journey of learning
Spring shoot thinning and summer hedging of grape vines – a journey of learning
The thing I love most about fruit tree and small fruits management is that there is always more to learn. For example, regarding fresh eating grapes...

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