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-...
Local Extension staff and volunteers inspire young people in pursuit of STEM careers
PEORIA, Ill. - Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) related careers in the environmental sciences were included in Bradley University's Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP) classes thanks to University of Illinois Extension horticulture and natural resources...
From Pollinators to Plants: Cultivate Your Gardening Expertise at Nursery School
The Quad Cities’ Premier Gardening Symposium!Get ready to dig into inspiration and knowledge at Nursery School: Lessons in Gardening, the 26th annual symposium hosted by University of Illinois Extension and our Master Gardeners. Whether you’re planting...
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 Drawing Workshop! This engaging two-part program is designed to help participants reimagine a defined garden area using native plants. By incorporating native...