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purple and yellow iris
Read article: Spring and summer care of irises
Spring and summer care of irises
By Margaret Kelly, Extension Master Gardener serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell counties  Springtime is the best time to focus...
Nasturtium flowers
Read article: Spice up the garden with edible flowers
Spice up the garden with edible flowers
May is finally here, when Spring has sprung and homeowners are rushing to get the garden ready. As gardeners start their season, consider something...
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Read article: Paws-itively pet-friendly landscape tips
Paws-itively pet-friendly landscape tips
If you have pets, chances are they spend time with you outside.  If you have a yard for them to play in and explore, you’ve likely caught your...
strawberry growing on vine
Read article: It’s Berry Easy: Grow Your Own Strawberries!
It’s Berry Easy: Grow Your Own Strawberries!
Have you enjoyed a sweet, juicy strawberry this spring? If so, it was likely grown in a warmer climate and shipped to your local grocery store. While...

News Releases

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Master Gardeners help provide solutions for gardeners
OREGON, Ill.— In 1975, Floyd Giles, former Extension horticulture specialist and state Master Gardener coordinator, formed the first Master Gardener program in Illinois. Over the years, volunteers have dedicated time and effort to gardening projects, including community gardens, school...
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Add two new Four Seasons Gardening webinars to summer plans
URBANA, Ill. — Take a break from summer garden care and watering for a conversation about native bees and crop rotation. Two new sessions from the Four Seasons Gardening series will have attendees exploring more about native bees and ways to...
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Grow successful made in the shade gardens
URBANA, Ill. — Did you know that despite Illinois' reputation as a prairie state, its landscape was once nearly a third forest? This fact opens up a wonderful world of native plants perfectly suited for shade gardens. Choosing these local beauties not only bolsters regional biodiversity but...

Videos

The Buzz About Bees

What's all the Buzz about Bees? Illinois Extension is here with information

Join University of Illinois Extension and Extension Educator Sreelakshmi Suresh in this info-packed Wilderness Wednesday webinar sponsored by...

Starting a Garden: Seed Starting Basics

 

Are you new to starting your own vegetable garden seeds? Doing it yourself can save you money and get you involved with the food you eat from seed to harvest. In this video, Illinois Extension horticulture educator Chris Enroth demonstrates seed starting while at home during the...