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Read article: U of I Extension brings Conservation@Home program to West Central Illinois
U of I Extension brings Conservation@Home program to West Central Illinois
The “typical” yard can easily be improved to help reduce water run-off, increase wildlife habitat, and improve the soil, which ultimately improves...
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Read article: Help others learn to grow through the Master Gardener program
Help others learn to grow through the Master Gardener program
Plants are all around us. We are connected to plants through nearly every aspect of our lives. From the fresh vegetables we eat to the trees that...
2000 plants for sale displayed in Master Gardener's driveway
Read article: Extension Master Gardeners host plant sales to share gardening expertise and locally grown plants
Extension Master Gardeners host plant sales to share gardening expertise and locally grown plants
The arrival of spring brings a renewed interest in gardening, but many first-time gardeners may be unsure where to start....
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Read article: New webinar series connects stakeholders to educators
New webinar series connects stakeholders to educators
In the past year, three new educators have joined the University of Illinois Extension, Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit team. This new team of six...

News Releases

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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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McLean County Master Gardeners receive state award
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension would like to congratulate McLean County Master Gardener, Julie Murphy, on receiving a state award from the Illinois Master Gardener program. She was recognized at the Illinois Master Gardener Conference and awards ceremony on Friday,...
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Livingston County Master Gardener receives state awards
  PONTIAC, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension would like to congratulate Livingston County Master Gardener, Diana McGuckin, on receiving a state award from the Illinois Master Gardener program. She was recognized at the Illinois Master Gardener Conference and awards ceremony on...