Gardening

Events

Neighborhood Gardeners

June 16, 2025

County

Pope

Beneficial Insects: Garden Warriors

June 17, 2025

County

Piatt

Wild About Plants Summer Program

June 17, 2025

County

Will

Pollinator Power: Gardening in Containers and Beyond

June 18, 2025

County

McLean

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Blog Posts

Spice up the garden with edible flowers

May 29, 2025

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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Paws-itively pet-friendly landscape tips

May 15, 2025

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...

It’s Berry Easy: Grow Your Own Strawberries!

May 2, 2025

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...

Is it time to plant?

May 2, 2025

It’s that time of year again. The time when spring weather is warming, we are all starting to get active in our gardens to plant things. ...

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News Releases

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June 5, 2025

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...

Herbs in a planter with a mocktail drink in a cup

June 5, 2025

Sip, Savor, and Grow at the Mocktails & Mini Gardens: an herb garden experience workshop
Normal Ill, Herbs bring both beauty and versatility to the garden, offering stunning textures, scents, and colors. Beyond enhancing flower beds and patio gardens, they shine in the kitchen, especially in summer mocktails! Their fragrant leaves and delicate blooms pair perfectly with fresh fruit...

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June 5, 2025

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 ...

Yellow and green foliage shade plants at a garden center

August 4, 2025

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...

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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...