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Frost crack on apple tree branch
Read article: Exploding trees? A closer look at frost cracking
Exploding trees? A closer look at frost cracking
Exploding trees made quite a few headlines this past week when winter temperatures dropped across much of the country. While the claim of trees...
Mixed bouquet of pink and white flowers wrapped in paper on a wooden table surrounded by other flowers ready for a bouquet
Read article: Bright Blooms: How to Care for Flower Bouquets
Bright Blooms: How to Care for Flower Bouquets
A fresh bouquet instantly brightens a room and a mood, but keeping those flowers vibrant takes a little know-how. With the right care, the vase life...
Gardening
Read article: Bloom into Spring at Home, Lawn and Garden Day 2026
Bloom into Spring at Home, Lawn and Garden Day 2026
Get ready to shake off winter and welcome spring! Picture a lively gathering of gardeners eager for the season ahead, hallways filled with local...
wine-red spathes of skunk cabbage emerging from the snow
Read article: Skunk cabbage: Spring’s earliest and hottest native plant
Skunk cabbage: Spring’s earliest and hottest native plant
The cold winter temperatures may make it seem like spring is a long way off, but before we know it, spring will arrive, bringing warmer temperatures...

News Releases

Gardening for Food, Flowers, and Fun
Prepare for the Growing Season at Gardening for Food, Flowers, and Fun
WINNEBAGO COUNTY-  Garden enthusiasts are invited to prepare for and welcome in the growing season with University of Illinois Extension and U of I Extension Master Gardeners at Gardening for Food, Flowers, and Fun. The day will have something for every gardener in every stage of their...
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....

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...

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