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hostas in pots
Read article: Successfully overwintering hostas in pots
Successfully overwintering hostas in pots
By Susan McCabe, Extension Master Gardener serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell counties  Thank you to Susan McCabe for sharing...
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Read article: Extension Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists share expertise through Speakers Bureau
Extension Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists share expertise through Speakers Bureau
It's been said that "The only reason to give a speech is to change the world." Illinois Extension Master Gardeners (EMG) and Master Naturalists...
native plant demonstration garden
Read article: Native plant demonstration garden flourishes in its first year
Native plant demonstration garden flourishes in its first year
Volunteers from the Fulton County Farm Bureau, Extension Master Gardeners, and Extension Master Naturalists planted close to 200 native plants around...
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Read article: Conservation@Home Member Spotlight: Laura Hertz
Conservation@Home Member Spotlight: Laura Hertz
By Laura Hertz, Illinois Extension Master Gardener serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell countiesIn 2018, I became aware of the...

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McHenry County Farm Stroll 2023
McHenry County Farm Stroll 2023 Offers Tours of 11 Family-Owned Small Farms and McHenry County College Student Farm Woodstock, Ill. – Come out for an autumn day in the country! On Sunday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., McHenry County will host its annual Farm Stroll, a free self-...
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Master Gardener Training in Stephenson County
The University of Illinois Extension is excited to announce the upcoming Master Gardener Training in Stephenson County, starting in February. Interested individuals can register now by calling (815) 235-4125 or...