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Fall Flowers

October 9, 2023

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Montgomery

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Brighten up your fall landscape with Tithonia

September 8, 2023

As summer transitions to fall, our landscapes also transition. The bright-colored flowers of summer begin to fade, and many plants begin to look...

Tulips in the treetops: Liriodendron tulipifera

August 11, 2023

On a recent family vacation, I was able to revisit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As I return to places I was privileged to visit as a...

Plants that are made for the shade

July 17, 2023

Many people struggle to grow plants in the shade. I’ve often heard, “Nothing will grow there!” Never fear, though, there’s a plant for every space...

Why are my coneflower flowers green? Aster yellows

July 7, 2023

Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is among the most widely planted native plants in yards and gardens. They are long-blooming plants...

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News Releases

a group of people in a home flower garden

August 17, 2023

U of I Extension brings Conservation@Home program to West Central Illinois
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - The “typical” yard can easily be improved to help reduce water run-off, increase wildlife habitat, and improve the soil, which ultimately improves the environment. The Conservation@Home (C@H) program was created...

August 7, 2023

Make flowers and memories last forever with drying for design
URBANA, Ill. — A great way to enjoy flowers with family and friends is to harvest and preserve them. The popularity of dried and pressed flowers has turned an old hobby into a renewed interior design and art trend. Who has not pressed that lucky four-leaf clover between a couple of pages of a...

June 6, 2023

Take a break from the summer heat: Enjoy Four Seasons Gardening series
URBANA, Ill. — Summer is a time of growth and exploration. While spring-planted flowers and vegetables are growing, take a break between waterings to learn something new from the vast world of gardening. Explore the global impact of sunflowers, discover summer-blooming trees, and learn...

Garden Walk 2023 - Inspirational Gardens: Old, New, Reimagined

May 5, 2023

Champaign County Master Gardeners gear up for their annual Garden Walk
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Celebrating its 27th year, the Champaign County Master Gardeners Garden Walk continues to be one of the area’s most anticipated summer events. With six private and two public gardens to tour,...

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Videos

Tips for Pollinators and Favorite Plants

We give helpful tips for helping out pollinators plus our favorite pollinator plants. Plus, tons of resources if you’re looking to include pollinator habitat in your landscape.

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