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Preserving garden-grown herbs
Herbs are among the easiest plants to grow, whether in a backyard garden, a small container on the patio, or indoors on a sunny windowsill. Their...
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Unwanted wintertime house guests
Insects are a celebrated part of our natural ecosystems, but when they enter our homes, it’s rarely anything to celebrate. Each fall, as cold weather...
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Late season standouts
With colder weather approaching, especially at nighttime, the garden's transition to winter has sped up in the last week or so. Earlier this week, I...
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Don't Bag Your Fall Leaves, Use Them
Fall leaves represent a valuable resource for your lawn and garden. According to Rhonda Ferree, retired University of Illinois Extension...
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Learn how to grow fresh produce year-round with Illinois Master Gardeners
PRINCETON, Ill. – Gardening doesn’t have to end when summer does!  Join Illinois Master Gardeners on March 10, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Princeton Public Library (698 E Peru St, Princeton, IL 61356) to learn how you can grow fresh produce indoors year-round.Learn how to...
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Learn about seed starting and saving with Illinois Master Gardeners
OTTAWA, Ill. – It’s never too early to start planning for the growing season!  Learn the basics of seed starting and seed saving on February 26, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Reddick Public Library (1010 Canal St, Ottawa, IL 61350).Participants will learn practical techniques...
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Get a jumpstart on the growing season with Illinois Master Gardeners
PERU, Ill. – Gardeners eager to get a head start on the growing season are invited to attend the University of Illinois Extension’s Grow Light Workshop on February 25, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Peru Public Library (1409 11th St, Peru, IL 61354).This hands-on program led by...
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Start native seeds outdoors this winter with Illinois Master Gardeners
OGLESBY, Ill. – Looking for a simple, budget-friendly way to add native plants to your home garden? Join Illinois Master Gardeners for our Winter Sowing Natives Workshop on January 31, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Nell’s Woodland (2000 Alexis Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350) and learn how to start...
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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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