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Flat green mottled leaves of snake plant against a brown background
Discover new ways to garden with ease at the 21st Annual Home, Lawn, and Garden Day
As dormant plants slowly extend bright green limbs from under a blanket of soil, garden enthusiasts thumb plant catalogs in eager anticipation of...
Dark green and mottled leaves of snake plant
Brighten up dim interiors with low-light houseplants
Uplift any room with the look and life of a lush houseplant. While common in the corner of a bright room or displayed in the front picture window,...
A red and green Poinsettia against a brick wall
Keep your Poinsettia looking great and boost your post-holiday mood
With an estimated 35 million Poinsettias sold annually, you may spot this colorful plant on many holiday tables every year. Native to Mexico,...
Holiday cacti - Identification, care, and getting them to rebloom. Red tubular flowers of a Thanksgiving cactus emerging from green, toothed stems.
How to identify and care for holiday cacti and get them to rebloom
Poinsettias...
Tea leaves spilling out of a tea cup
Growing tea in Illinois
Grow your own tea Did you know, you can grow the most popular drink in the world right here in Illinois? If you’re wondering how to harvest Pepsi or...
Tips for moving houseplants indoors and overwinter care. A group of houseplants in pots sitting on a windowsill next to a window.
Tips for moving houseplants indoors and overwinter care
As we draw nearer to fall, it's time to start thinking about bringing houseplants back indoors for the winter. Many houseplants are native to...
Houseplants, winter watering, and humidity
Gardeners grow their houseplants all...
A row of cyclamens with red, white and pink flowers
Gift a Flowering Houseplant this Valentine's Day
Time is ticking to find that perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your loved ones. Instead of the go-to fresh floral arrangement, give a gift that...

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Get Inspiration for your gardens at Spring Series of Home Horticulture
(ROCK ISLAND, Ill.) As spring arrives, gardeners turn their thoughts to their home gardens. University of Illinois Extension is here to help with its annual Spring Series of Home Horticulture offerings on Mondays, April 10, 17 and 24 from 6 to 8 pm at the Holiday Inn, Rock Island, IL. Each night...
two blooming pinguicula plants in containers
Bugged by houseplant pests? Give carnivorous plants a try
URBANA, Ill. – During the chilly, dreary winter months, I enjoy my green houseplants that add a bright spot in my office and living space. So when I was visiting a new specialty plant shop this fall, I had to add a new plant friend, “Ping,” to my collection. If you have ever dealt with...
4 seasons gardening winter webinars
Get the dirt on growing healthy plants
URBANA, Ill. – Become a better gardener and find success nurturing plants indoors and out. Learn best practices for home gardening from University of Illinois Extension horticulture educators in the Four Seasons Gardening webinar series that begins...
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Give someone a green holiday season with the gift of plants
URBANA, Ill. – If picking the perfect holiday gift stresses you out, this year visit your local garden center for a natural gift that keeps on giving. Gardening and growing plants is an experiential gift that is both rewarding and fun. If you are gifting a plant this season, remember to...

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