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a cluster of ripened and ripening blackberries on the bush - the photo is called "Blackberries" by jared_smith and is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Read article: Plant a Small Fruits Garden and Increase Perennial Household Food Security
Plant a Small Fruits Garden and Increase Perennial Household Food Security
Plant a Small Fruits Garden and Increase Perennial Household Food SecurityThe spring thaw is happening albeit in fits and starts....
two hands gathered holding a bunch of white strawberries also known as pineberries
Read article: The Curious Case of the Pineberry
The Curious Case of the Pineberry
Pineberries are a unique, niche berry that, until recently, were only available at farmers’ markets or regionally. Commercial production has...
various microgreens growing in nine trays
Read article: Microgreens are a big deal
Microgreens are a big deal
Have you seen microgreens on the menu of a fancy restaurant and wondered what they were?  Or maybe you saw them over the summer at a farmers’...
Gardening
Read article: Bloom into Spring at Home, Lawn and Garden Day 2026
Bloom into Spring at Home, Lawn and Garden Day 2026
Get ready to shake off winter and welcome spring! Picture a lively gathering of gardeners eager for the season ahead, hallways filled with local...

News Releases

Herbs growing in three pots.
U of I Extension to offer free gardening programs in Stillman Valley
STILLMAN VALLEY, Ill.— The Ogle County Master Gardeners invite community members to grow their gardening knowledge through two free educational programs offered in March and May at the Julia Hull District Library, 100 Library Lane, Stillman Valley. Space is limited. Reserve your spot by calling...

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...