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Read article: Welcoming spring ephemerals to your garden
Welcoming spring ephemerals to your garden
By Bob Streitmatter, Botanical Garden Manager at Peoria Park DistrictSpring is a wonderful time to be in a garden, as it comes to life…...
native flowers
Read article: Top reasons it is important to plant natives
Top reasons it is important to plant natives
By Gayle Blodgett, Extension Master Gardener and Master Naturalist serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties  ...
A tile contractor uses a backhoe loader to aid installation of a large tile main, with dirt road on left and farm field on the right.
Read article: Farm Drainage Series Part 5: Challenges Installing Drainage Tile Mains — Railroads, Highways, and Others
Farm Drainage Series Part 5: Challenges Installing Drainage Tile Mains — Railroads, Highways, and Others
This article is not to be construed as legal advice. Consult with your legal advisor before entering tile agreements.Installing the...
Tractor plowing a field with a dust cloud behind
Read article: Dust storms, starter fertilizer, and conservation tillage
Dust storms, starter fertilizer, and conservation tillage
In episode 80 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, University of Illinois Assistant Professor and Extension agronomist...
A field with cover crops growing in crop stubble.
Read article: Evaluating trends in USDA conservation program adoption and effectiveness
Evaluating trends in USDA conservation program adoption and effectiveness
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is one of the largest federal government agencies that employs thousands of employees and oversees...
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Read article: Corn Gluten Meal: Can it naturally prevent weeds and feed your lawn?
Corn Gluten Meal: Can it naturally prevent weeds and feed your lawn?
A natural/organic alternative to spring weed'n'feedsIf you have looked for an alternative to synthetic preemergent lawn herbicides that prevent...
early detection of invasive species
Read article: Public gardens in the fight against invasive species
Public gardens in the fight against invasive species
If you live in the Midwest, you may be used to seeing garlic mustard thriving along forested roadsides or buckthorn shrubs taking over forests and...
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Read article: Do you still need training and testing to apply pesticides?
Do you still need training and testing to apply pesticides?
The growing season is upon us finally! With the new green growth will also come pests unfortunately. Do you have what you need to deal with them? Do...
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Popular Blogs from across Illinois Extension

Agriculture

Acres of Knowledge

All issues concerning Small Farms, Agriculture, Local Food Systems, and Natural Resources.

Hill & Furrow

News from the Northwestern Illinois Agricultural R&D Center.

Community & Economic Development 

Building Entrepreneurial Communities

Strategies for strengthening local economies.

Community Health

Community Health: Education, Prevention & Inspiration

Empowering people to make healthy, respectful, and responsible choices.

Consumer Economics 

Be Centsible

Written by college students, for college students. Be Centsible features answers to personal finance questions.

Fearless Financial Future

Research-based financial information to help us develop and maintain thoughtful and effective financial behaviors.

Plan Well, Retire Well

Great retirements don't happen by accident. Tips for saving and investing your money.

Environment

All About Weather

Learn more about Illinois weather patterns.

Naturalist News

Share your passion for nature and learn ways to protect our natural world.

Naturalist's Notebook

Experience the natural world through reviews and journal entries with Master Naturalist's.

Grasses at a Glance

Dig deep into the types of grasses and their uses in our world.

Family 

Community Health: Education, Prevention and Inspiration

Empowering people to make healthy, respectful and responsible choices.

Family Files

Facts for all ages.

Refill Your Cup with Self-Care

Genuine, sustained self-care is an art.

Salud y Familia

Resources in Spanish.

Horticulture 

Flowers, Fruits, and Frass

Local and statewide information on a variety of current topics for home gardeners and market growers.

The Garden Scoop

Featuring seasonal tips and tricks from the horticulture team at Illinois Extension.

Good Growing

Keeping you growing with good ideas from Christopher EnrothKen Johnson, and Emily Swihart.

Illinois River Hort

Helping new and experienced gardeners develop their skills and knowledge while encouraging everyone to enjoy the outdoors.

Know How, Know More

Connecting you with your food, farmers, and community.

Over the Garden Fence

Where gardeners come to find out what's happening out in the yard.

Raise, Grow, Harvest, Eat, Repeat

A blog for growers, consumers, and backyard gardeners to grow, eat, and connect in the local food system.

Nutrition and Wellness 

Be Smart, Eat Well, Get Healthy

Nutrition information you can use.

Healthy Eats and Repeat

Highlighting food, recipes, and ideas for a healthy lifestyle.

Live Well, Eat Well

Information by our Nutrition and Wellness Extension Educators from across Illinois.

Simply Nutritious, Quick and Delicious

Helpful tips to make meals easy, healthy, and tasty!

Turnip the Beet! Nutrition and Wellness

Timely news, information, and innovative ideas to promote health and influence change.

Youth Development

Connection Corner

Timely information, activities, and resources to help you stay connected to loved ones, the world around you, and yourself.

Our Illinois 4-H Story

Telling the amazing stories of Illinois 4-H members, volunteers, and alumni.

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