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From Northern Illinois (Rockford): Growers preparing for the upcoming u-pick apple season
During the weekend of July 12 to 14 and the week of July 15, we had some farms that received quite a lot of rain and severe winds. Some farms...
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From Southwestern Illinois (Waterloo): No-till pumpkins transplanted for Pumpkin Field Day
The summer growing season is here and it feels like it.  We are in the midst of a stretch of heat with continued highs in the 90s.  We...
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From St. Louis Metro East: One of the longest strawberry seasons
Who ever heard of plasticulture strawberry season and peach season overlapping but it did this year.  Combined with at least a two week early...
Seedless watermelon: where science and summer sweetness meet boy and girl each eating a slice of red watermelon in a park-like setting with grass and trees in the background
Seedless watermelon: where science and summer sweetness meet
Summer officially begins this week and for many, it means melon season. According to the UDSA, in 2022, approximately 21.1 pounds of melon was...
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Extension to offer February programs on fruit trees and small fruits
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. – Fruit trees and small fruits can add a sweet addition to your home landscape or garden. Join Extension for two free programs in February to learn how to grow a bountiful harvest of delicious fruit right outside your back door. Growing fruit trees can be a rewarding...
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Growing Great Grapes
Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Grant McCarty as he presents “Growing Great Grapes” as part of the Spring Break Gardening Series. This program is taking place on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 starting at 6 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 Vine St. Elizabeth, IL...
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Day Neutral Strawberries: Why Grow Annual Strawberries?

 

Why grow annual strawberries compared to June-bearing/perennial berries? Grant McCarty, Local Foods and Small Farms Educator, explains reasons for his day-neutral strawberry research and what he has seen so far from last year's harvest. More conclusive recommendations will be...

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