Gardening

Events

Canning with Confidence

May 27, 2026

County

Macoupin

Garden Planning Workshop

May 28, 2026

County

LaSalle

Master Gardener Help Desk

May 28, 2026

County

Christian

Golden Hour Gardening: Pizza in a Pot

May 28, 2026

County

Williamson

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Blog Posts

a patch of blooming creeping Charlie plants

Managing creeping Charlie in home landscapes

May 1, 2026

As we go through our landscapes in spring and begin the inevitable task of weeding, there is one plant we commonly encounter. It creeps through...

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Herb garden becomes teaching tool and culinary resource

April 16, 2026

In 2025, a new herb garden, planted through a partnership between University of Illinois Extension and the Fulton County Farm Bureau, became the...

Big flavor, small size: why snacking peppers belong in your garden

April 2, 2026

Peppers are a staple for many summer gardens, yet high heat combined with humidity can challenge plant performance. While peppers are often...

How to prepare a vegetable garden bed

April 16, 2026

Spring has officially sprung in northern Illinois, and with it comes the excitement and opportunity of a new gardening season. Before seeds and...

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News Releases

A brown with a pink stripe hummingbird moth using its proboscis to collect nectar from a pink zinnia flower.

May 22, 2026

Add sunshine and new Illinois Extension Four Seasons Gardening webinars to summer
URBANA, Ill. — Summer activities around the garden can be fun and a way to spend a little more time outside. Take a break from the sun to watch two new webinars from University of Illinois Extension’s...

May 8, 2026

Students busy making seed starting projects with the Agriculture in the Classroom program
OREGON, Ill.— Students across Ogle and Carroll counties have been busy making a seed starting project with the Agriculture in the Classroom program.  With spring weather arriving and warming the area, now is the perfect time to consider starting a garden and learning about how it can...

A girl with red hair picks a ripe tomato.

May 6, 2026

Youth are encouraged to discover gardening and cooking skills this summer at Dixon Springs Ag Center
SIMPSON, Ill. – This summer, Illinois Extension staff and the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center are offering a unique opportunity for local youth to engage in outdoor education with a culinary component. The Grow, Harvest, Prepare, and Share ...

A large lecture room filled with people listening to a gardening presentation.

April 6, 2026

Community Turns Out for 28th Annual Gardener’s Day in Macomb
Macomb, IL — The 28th Annual Gardener’s Day brought together nearly 100 gardening enthusiasts on March 28, 2026, at the Spoon River College Outreach Center in Macomb. Hosted by University of Illinois Extension and the McDonough County Master Gardeners, the daylong event offered...

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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...