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What’s that white stuff on my magnolia tree? Magnolia scale. Magnolia scale on the branch of a magnolia tree.
What’s that white stuff on my magnolia tree? Magnolia scale
Magnolias are popular trees and shrubs in many landscapes. Their large, showy flowers can range from white to pink to yellow and provide a burst of...
Why are there holes in my roses? Roseslugs. Roseslug larva feeding on the leaf of a rose.
Why are there holes in my roses? Roseslugs
Roses are grown in many gardens for their large, showy, often fragrant flowers. If you grow roses, you may have noticed something eating the leaves...
overview of local rain garden just planted
Keeping rain where it lands
Rainwater is frequently treated like a waste product – gathered up, hustled off our yards, and into the nearest body of water. But instead, what if...
No Mow May. It’s almost May; is it time to stop mowing? Lawn mower in a yard with blooming dandelions
It’s almost May; is it time to stop mowing?
Did you notice people’s lawns getting a little long last May? No Mow May has become a popular way to help pollinators. No Mow May began in the...
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Participants display their handpicked bouquets from Blessed Blooms following an on-site visit during the Southern Illinois Summer Twilight Series.
Flower business cultivates dreams into blooming reality in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, Ill. - Combining their shared love for gardening and a desire to turn their hobby into a thriving enterprise, mother-daughter duo April Smith and Alyssa Short have transformed their family land into a vibrant oasis where rows of colorful blooms now flourish. Blessed Blooms brings...
pressed flowers on white background
Learn how to preserve flowers to enjoy year-round
Harvesting and preserving flowers from your garden is a great way to enjoy them year-round. Flowers can be preserved by drying or pressing and can be used in many ways in your home and garden. At this workshop, participants will learn about the flowers that work best for preservation and the...
Yellow and grey Cedar waxwing bird in an evergreen.
Bring birds close to home by gardening for feathered friends
URBANA, Ill. — People plant gardens for food, flowers, and function, but planting for the birds can be beautiful and beneficial to the environment. What if instead of storebought bird seed in a feeder, gardens could include a buffet of different foods for birds while also being a beautiful...
View of various green plants growing in a backyard garden.
Tips for getting landscape plants through summer
URBANA, Ill. — While much of the work done in the garden happens in the spring, that doesn’t mean growers can coast through summer. Supplemental watering, weeding, and managing pests will go a long way to keep landscapes growing through the summer. WaterAs...
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Themed Gardens: Design with Kids in Mind

 

Foster the love of gardening with the youth in your life by creating theme gardens. Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Brittnay Haag as she shares ideas and tips for creating a special place for your young, hands-on learner to grow, explore, and be creative. Whether it’...

Spring Ephemerals: Four Seasons Gardening

Restore healthy ephemerals. These bulbs get their name because of their quick appearance in the environment in the early spring, flowering even before leaves have fully grown on deciduous trees. Horticulture Educator Gemini Bhalsod guides you through the interesting diversity of spring...

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