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Read article: Holly for the holidays
Holly for the holidays
Evergreen holly species have long been a symbol of Christmas and other winter holidays and traditions. The dark green, prickly foliage, combined...
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Read article: Conservation@Home inspires action across Central Illinois
Conservation@Home inspires action across Central Illinois
University of Illinois Extension deepened its commitment to local conservation through a year of engaging, community-rooted ...
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Read article: Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists start 4–H SPIN Clubs in Tazewell County
Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists start 4–H SPIN Clubs in Tazewell County
This spring, Tazewell County 4-H welcomed two new Special Interest (SPIN) Clubs. The Junior Master Gardener SPIN Club was led by Master Gardeners,...
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Read article: Late season standouts
Late season standouts
With colder weather approaching, especially at nighttime, the garden's transition to winter has sped up in the last week or so. Earlier this week, I...

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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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Start native seeds outdoors this winter with Illinois Master Gardeners
OGLESBY, Ill. – Looking for a simple, budget-friendly way to add native plants to your home garden? Join Illinois Master Gardeners for our Winter Sowing Natives Workshop on January 31, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Nell’s Woodland (2000 Alexis Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350) and learn how to start...
Illinois and Purdue Extension team up for a bi-state gardening conference
COVINGTON, Ind. — Gardeners, landscapers, and homeowners from across the region will gather for a collaborative gardening conference hosted by Illinois and Purdue Extension at the Beef House in Covington, Indiana, on Friday, January 16th. The event will feature expert-led sessions on home turf...
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Spring into Gardening Conference prepares gardeners for growing season
CHARLESTON, Ill. – Gardening enthusiasts and beginners alike are invited to the sixteenth-annual Spring Into Gardening Conference. This year's program is Saturday, March 14, in Charleston. Enjoy a day filled with gardening advice, creative ideas, and hands-on guidance. Expert-led...