Small lawn tasks now may mean beautiful lawns next spring
KANKAKEE, Ill. – Fall is the perfect time to repair any lawn damage. As lawns go dormant, a few simple techniques may make the difference for beautiful spring lawns, says James Theuri, University of Illinois Extension educator.
"Fall weather means there is less watering...
Save wetlands, use soilless potting mixtures
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - Peat wetlands are delicate ecosystems that take thousands of years to form. Peat accumulates at a rate of about 1 millimeter per year. When the peat moss industry harvests 22 centimeters per year, it is easy to see why there is a concern for its sustainability.
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Winnebago County 4-H Hall of Fame
A Winnebago County 4-H volunteer has been selected to receive the Illinois 4-H Foundation Hall of Fame award for their service to the Extension youth development program. Kathy Palmer, Durand, has a long history with University of Illinois Extension’s 4-H program. Kathy joined the 4-H...
The Role of Nutrition in Ageing: The MIND Plan
8/28/2020
The University of Illinois Extension is offering a one-hour webinar, The Role of Nutrition in Ageing: The MIND Plan. The MIND eating plan promotes foods associated with dementia prevention. Although this is its primary purpose, it also...
Illinois 4-H Recognizes 4-H Seniors
Illinois 4-H recognized those enrolled in 4-H as a senior in high school with a 4-H memorabilia tassel. Recognized 2020 seniors in Stephenson County included Adam Engelkens, Brooke Colberg, Cailey Cahoon, Colton Theis, Grace Suttman, Isabella Kostallari, Krista Keene, Kyla...
Tips to create good financial habits
URBANA, Ill.- Establishing good financial habits early is a foundational element for long-term financial stability. University of Illinois Extension has teamed up with ...
Learn how to tell which grass is which
URBANA, Ill. – When looking at green blades of grass, it can be difficult to tell the difference between species. Identifying grasses does not have to be tricky with help from University of Illinois Extension. This fall, join Energy and Environment Energy and Environment Educator...
4-H Hall of Fame Volunteers Announced
4-H Hall of Fame volunteers announced, honored at virtual ceremony
Service is a hallmark of the Illinois 4-H program. The Illinois 4-H Foundation annually honors longtime volunteers and former staff members for their selfless dedication to 4-H, the University of Illinois Extension youth...
4-H webinar aims to help children stay safe while home alone
PEKIN, Ill. - This year, the virtual and hybrid learning models adopted by many schools may cause some students to stay home alone while their parents go back to work. “Staying Safe at Home” is a new, virtual program offered by University...
Get the most from your energy budget
URBANA, Ill. – Understanding how electric utilities work and the services available can help residents and governments invest resources wisely and save money. In a series of energy policy webinars, University of Illinois...
Grow apple trees in your urban garden
URBANA, Ill. – Apple trees have been a common landscape feature throughout human history. As humans become more urban-dwelling, apple trees are finding new homes in cosmopolitan landscapes far from familiar orchards.
“Urban apple trees are usually dwarf varieties or columnar apple trees...
Controlling crab grass can be a summer-long task
URBANA, Ill. – Recent rains have caused a common spring-time foe, crabgrass, to reappear. Crabgrass is often thought of as a spring-emerging weed, but with enough moisture, crabgrass can germinate any time in the growing season, challenging homeowners.
“Crabgrass is an abundant seed...
