Gardening

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Neighborhood Gardeners

May 5, 2025

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Pope

Hardin County Junior Gardeners

May 6, 2025

County

Hardin

Container Gardens

May 7, 2025

Grow Your Salsa

May 7, 2025

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Blog Posts

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. ...

Welcoming hummingbirds to your yard

May 2, 2025

By Jennifer Bass, Extension Master Gardener and Master Naturalist serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell countiesThis past weekend I...

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Gardening with preschoolers using planters

April 28, 2025

Gardening season is almost here! It is a great family activity and beneficial to get children interested when they are young. Have you wondered if...

Tips for creating a rain garden to protect water, nature, and communities

April 17, 2025

Rain gardens are bowl-shaped landscape features that capture and absorb rainfall and snowmelt. These nature-based solutions can help to reduce local...

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News Releases

Spring Break Gardening Boots with Flowers

April 18, 2025

Gardening with Wildlife
Join Jo Daviess County Master Gardener Mike Iacomini for a presentation on “Gardening with Wildlife” on Tuesday, May 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N. Vine Street, Elizabeth, IL. There will be a $5 fee to attend the program and pre-registration is requested. To...

woman with dark hair in a hat and gardening gloves with a plant.

April 10, 2025

Homegrown Healthy: A horticultural journey from garden to table
OREGON, Ill. - As the warmth of summer approaches, the Flagg-Rochelle Public Library, Sauk Valley Community College, and Morrison Community Hospital, along with University of Illinois Extension, are proud to announce a unique educational initiative designed to cultivate healthier lifestyles...

gloved hand holding packets of seeds over a container garden bed of lettuce

March 6, 2025

Gardening Terms Defined
Gardening is one of the most popular hobbies in the United States with an estimated fifty-five percent of households participating annually. During the Covid-19 pandemic, it is estimated that 18.3 million people tried gardening for the...

March 5, 2025

What about my trees? Master Gardeners tackle tree care and pruning
CHAMPAIGN, Ill – While gardeners often delight in tending to roses, zinnias, and bee balm, the trees in our yards deserve just as much attention. These majestic plants provide essential shade, structure, and privacy, yet they often go overlooked until problems arise. Understanding how to...

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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...