Horticulture

Events

Seed Swap with Aurora Public Library

January 31, 2026

County

DuPage

Kane

Winter Fruit Tree Pruning

February 4, 2026

County

DuPage

Gathering of the Gardeners

February 7, 2026

County

Christian

Jersey

Macoupin

Montgomery

Homegrown Harvest

February 9, 2026

County

Morgan

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Blog Posts

Exploding Trees? A Closer Look at Frost Cracking

January 30, 2026

Exploding trees made quite a few headlines this past week when winter temperatures dropped across much of the country. While the claim of trees...

Celebrating Hot Chocolate Day

January 28, 2026

Hot Chocolate Day is January 31, inviting us to appreciate the plants and traditions that make this beverage possible. While hot chocolate feels like...

Winter is a time for gardeners to take a break. Or is it?

January 23, 2026

A winter day in the year-long gardenLooking out the window midway through winter gives one a bleak view of the world. Gray sky, trees bare, plants...

Celebrate National Popcorn Day with locally grown Illinois popcorn

January 16, 2026

Popcorn is one of those simple joys that connects agriculture with snacking. In honor of National Popcorn Day on January 19, it's the perfect time to...

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News Releases

A heart shaped design made from willow branches hanging outdoors as decor

January 29, 2026

Embrace nature’s snowy season with Illinois Extension Four Seasons winter webinars
URBANA, Ill. — With a bit of creativity and planning, winter activities can still include nature. Stay indoors and out of the cold with new webinars from University of Illinois Extension’s...

January 21, 2026

Your Best Garden Starts Here—Register for Home, Lawn, and Garden Day!
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Cold temperatures may be keeping us indoors, but spring is just around the corner—a season many of us eagerly await as we look forward to getting back into our gardens. The good news is...

November 24, 2025

Make Memories That Last: Festive Ornament Workshops in December
The holidays are the perfect time to get creative—and what better way to do that than with a hands-on horticulture project? University of Illinois Extension invites you to join us for festive workshops designed to bring nature indoors and add a personal touch to your holiday décor....

October 30, 2025

Hort for the Holidays Returns with Pinecone Tree Workshop
WINNEBAGO COUNTY- Gardeners know that nature provides the best décor! At Hort for the Holidays, we’ll turn simple pinecones into stunning pinecone trees that celebrate the textures and tones of the season. From fall through winter, pinecones pair beautifully with greenery...

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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...