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Gardeners support the community as they Grow & Give Back
The gardens of Livingston, McLean and Woodford Counties grew with great pride this summer because they were deemed Giving Gardens. In 2021, amid...
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Visit a forest of food at The Refuge Food Forest
You enjoy fresh fruit and now you want to grow your own. Starting a garden requires plants and some growing knowledge. The problem is, growing your...
garlic growing in a raised bed in March 2022
Perseverance and patience grow an urban farm in West Pullman
On a warm spring day with four varieties of garlic just beginning to poke out of the ground, Natasha Nicholes, urban farmer and Chicago native,...
ISP Scholar Monserrat Carrillo-Rodriquez
In her own words: 2022 ISP Scholar - Monserrat Carrillo-Rodriguez
As an ISP Scholar, Monserrat Carrillo-Rodriguez is appointed with the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus/Latino ...
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Sensory gardens invite interaction
Walking through any garden can be calming, educational, inspiring, energizing, or a combination of all of these. A new trend in gardening is creating...
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Spring cover crops help start the season weed-free
Do you struggle with weed control in the spring before planting your summer garden? Does your garden lose topsoil after a heavy rain due to slope?...
How to successfully grow asparagus in your garden. purple-green asparagus spears emerging from soil.
How to successfully grow asparagus in your garden
Asparagus is one of the few perennial vegetables that is commonly grown in gardens. But don’t let that intimidate you - it’s a relatively easy crop...
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Do you know when to plant in Illinois?
Believe it or not, it's never too early to start making plans for this year's garden. Knowing when to plant for your area and getting your plants...

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Elevate your expectations with raised bed gardening
URBANA, Ill. — Whether for convenience or accessibility, raised beds are a popular option for growing fruits, vegetables, or ornamental plants. Raised bed structures elevate the soil, and with it comes a variety of advantages for growing plants.  Using raised beds may allow you to garden...
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With a few seeds and a little space, gardeners feed the community
(Livingston, McLean and Woodford Counties) – Healthy communities grow with community support. Let the harvest of your garden contribute to the health of your community this summer. Offering garden vegetables is a source of food that ensures a neighbor facing food insecurity has access to...
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Red Oak Rain Garden welcomes April showers
URBANA, Ill. – For years, when it rained in Champaign-Urbana pedestrians avoided the sidewalks between Allen Hall and McKinley Health Center. Now, they swing by after a storm to watch the Red Oak Rain Garden at work....

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