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Celebrate National Popcorn Day with locally grown Illinois popcorn
Popcorn is one of those simple joys that connects agriculture with snacking. In honor of National Popcorn Day on January 19, it's the perfect time to...
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Growing without soil: Getting started with hydroponics at home
When you think of growing fruits and vegetables, you probably think about putting plants in the ground or into pots. However, you don’t always need ‘...
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New Year's resolutions of a gardener
The New Year brings fresh traditions, opportunities, and resolutions. For gardeners, it also signals the start of a new growing season. Why not set a...
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Preserving garden-grown herbs
Herbs are among the easiest plants to grow, whether in a backyard garden, a small container on the patio, or indoors on a sunny windowsill. Their...
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Learn how to grow fresh produce year-round with Illinois Master Gardeners
PRINCETON, Ill. – Gardening doesn’t have to end when summer does!  Join Illinois Master Gardeners on March 10, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Princeton Public Library (698 E Peru St, Princeton, IL 61356) to learn how you can grow fresh produce indoors year-round.Learn how to...
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Learn about seed starting and saving with Illinois Master Gardeners
OTTAWA, Ill. – It’s never too early to start planning for the growing season!  Learn the basics of seed starting and seed saving on February 26, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Reddick Public Library (1010 Canal St, Ottawa, IL 61350).Participants will learn practical techniques...
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Get a jumpstart on the growing season with Illinois Master Gardeners
PERU, Ill. – Gardeners eager to get a head start on the growing season are invited to attend the University of Illinois Extension’s Grow Light Workshop on February 25, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Peru Public Library (1409 11th St, Peru, IL 61354).This hands-on program led by...
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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...

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