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Read article: Household hazardous material collection events scheduled for fall 2024
Household hazardous material collection events scheduled for fall 2024
Now is the time to get rid of any old or unwanted pesticides in your chemical storage area. The Illinois EPA one-day household hazardous waste...
No Mow May. It’s almost May; is it time to stop mowing? Lawn mower in a yard with blooming dandelions
Read article: It’s almost May; is it time to stop mowing?
It’s almost May; is it time to stop mowing?
Did you notice people’s lawns getting a little long last May? No Mow May has become a popular way to help pollinators. No Mow May began in the...
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Read article: Exploring the Pros and Cons of Synthetic and Natural Athletic Turf
Exploring the Pros and Cons of Synthetic and Natural Athletic Turf
I should not be writing this. The voice in my head says to keep my mouth shut. Yet, the other voice says, maybe someone will find this information...
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Read article: Exploring A.I.’s Role in Gardening Advice
Exploring A.I.’s Role in Gardening Advice
You may be wondering, “What does artificial intelligence (A.I.) have to do with gardening?” Let’s say you have a gardening question. Before the...

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Helpline answers Home Gardening Questions
Have a gardening question?  The Master Gardener Helpline at the University of Illinois Extension is open for the season. Designed to help the home gardener with their questions, the helpline is staffed with Master Gardener volunteers who will provide a research-based...
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Invasive and Nuisance Plants Workshop Offered in Freeport
FREEPORT, Ill-----Fall can be a suitable time to address some landscape plant issues. Woody plants and other perennials can best be managed during the fall. If you have noticed some plant types are taking over your landscape, this is the time to exercise some control for a better next year,...