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An illinois native few are lucky enough to to see: the ghost plant woodland with group of ghost plant in foreground
An Illinois native few are lucky enough to see: the ghost plant
The recent turn in the weather has me feeling all the fall vibes. I’m ready for leaves to turn, for pumpkin spice to be in everything, and for...
Why are there so many yellowjackets in the fall? Two yellowjackets feeding on fruit.
Why are there so many yellowjackets in the fall?
Despite the bad name they get, yellowjackets (Vespula spp.) are beneficial insects. The larvae are meat eaters, consuming caterpillars and...
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Add fall bloomers to the garden
Adding flowers that bloom later in the season provides resources to pollinators into the fall.  As they prepare for migration or overwintering,...
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Smut in the garden
For the most part, we think of fungal infections as undesirable and cause adverse effects on plants. Fungal pathogens can destroy crops, weaken and...
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New Seed Library program at Flagg-Rochelle Public Library
OREGON, Ill. – The Seed Library is a new program available at the Flagg-Rochelle Public Library in collaboration with the Ogle County Extension Master Gardeners. The program aims to educate the community about the rewards of gardening and seed saving.The Seed Library is housed in a...
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Spend a Saturday morning gardening with Extension’s virtual symposium
URBANA, Ill. — Know someone looking for inspiration to start a gardening project that, to this point, has only been a dream? Join Extension on Oct. 19 for the Gardening in the Air virtual symposium. Tune in to the presentations from indoors, outdoors, or sitting near a favorite view because any...
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Create Beautiful Fall Décor with the Carroll County Master Gardeners
This September, join the Carroll County Master Gardeners for a series of hands-on workshops to help you bring your fall decor to life! Led by Master Gardener Nancy Gmitro, these workshops will show you how to combine natural and store-bought items to craft stunning fall arrangements for your...
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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...

Themed Gardens: Design with Kids in Mind

 

Foster the love of gardening with the youth in your life by creating theme gardens. Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Brittnay Haag as she shares ideas and tips for creating a special place for your young, hands-on learner to grow, explore, and be creative. Whether it’...

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