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-...
Pollinator garden flourishes at Danville Public Library
DANVILLE, Ill. — As someone strolls along the sidewalk in front of the Danville Public Library, they are greeted by the enchanting sight of bees, wasps, a variety of butterflies, and even some mydas flies flitting between the vibrant, colorful flowers of a thriving...
Champaign County Master Gardeners' "Garden Gatherings" attracts over 1,000 visitors
CHAMPAIGN, Ill - The Champaign County Master Gardeners' annual Garden Walk, "Garden Gatherings," was a blooming success on Saturday, June 15th, attracting over 1,000 garden enthusiasts.The self-guided tour showcased five Champaign County homeowners' stunning private...
Master Gardener and radio mainstay celebrates 30 years
DANVILLE, Ill. — John Bodensteiner sits down at the microphone in the studio of 1490 WDAN. He checks his notes and talks with his co-host, fellow Master Gardener Kristy Herr-Bartos, and their producer, Landon. They share laughs and talk as they wonder if a...
