Water is a critical component of a successful garden, but are we...
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Don’t dump Halloween pumpkins, donate or compost them
URBANA, Ill. – Every year, come November billions of jack-o’-lanterns whose wilting faces are now past their prime need to find a new home. Tossing pumpkins in the trash bin is the simplest solution, but is not the best for the environment says...
Get the dirt on growing healthy plants
URBANA, Ill. – Become a better gardener and find success nurturing plants indoors and out. Learn best practices for home gardening from University of Illinois Extension horticulture educators in the Four Seasons Gardening webinar series that begins...
Composting for the Homeowner
Join University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator Jay Solomon for this program. The program will take place on Thursday, September 8 at 1:30 p.m. The program is being held at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 Vine St. Elizabeth, IL 61028. There...
Understanding three different types of organic-based soil fertility
by Jan Phipps, Edgar County Master Gardener
More and more gardeners are becoming interested in organic-based soil fertility. The basics start with the pros and cons between compost, composted manure, and organic-based fertilizers, according to...