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...
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-...
Illinois Extension to host native landscape design workshop for sustainable gardening
CHAMPAIGN, Ill – Transform your garden into a pollinator-friendly, sustainable haven with Illinois Extension’s Native Landscape Design Workshop! This engaging two-part program is designed to help participants reimagine a defined garden area in their own yards using native plants. By...
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...
Illinois Extension Master Gardeners celebrate 50 years of impact, momentum for future
URBANA, Ill. — The 1970s were a time of change; people nationwide had growing concerns about environmental damage from industrial pollution and a renewed interest in home gardening. The environmental movement led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency, Earth Day, and the Illinois...