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Not in Our Yard! A message from Doug Tallamy
The World Wildlife Fund reported in October 2024 that between...
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Plants with a Spooky Side
Halloween is right around the corner, and festive décor is lining streets and front yards. Talking skeletons, glowing pumpkins, giant spiders, and...
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Spring weed management begins in the fall
With the arrival of fall, many of our landscapes start to wind down. Flowering plants begin to fade, and trees put on their annual display of fall...
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Getting started with cover crops in the garden
Cover crops have been used for thousands of years and have seen a resurgence in recent years. While we usually think of cover crops in production...
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Boone County Master Gardeners announce free fall programs for community
BELVIDERE, Ill.— The Boone County Master Gardeners will offer a series of free educational programs this fall at local libraries and community events. Residents are invited to learn about seeds, insects, trees, bats, and more through hands‑on, expert‑led sessions. All library programs are free,...
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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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