Master Gardeners

Events

Get Growing Bement!

August 8, 2026

Pollinator Pallooza

August 8, 2026

County

McLean

Master Gardener Informational Booth

August 8, 2026

County

Christian

Daylilies: History, Care, and Hybridizing

August 10, 2026

County

Woodford

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Blog Posts

Royal Catchfly: A rare Illinois native worth growing

August 4, 2026

Royal catchfly (Silene regia) is one of the few Illinois native plants that sports a red bloom, making it a sought-after plant both...

New homeowners should take time to learn their yard

August 4, 2026

By Deborah Lane, Extension Master Gardener, Serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell CountiesAs a Master Gardener volunteer, I have...

This purple coneflower is infected with aster yellows, which produces odd and deformed flowers that can actually be interestingly attractive at times.

Aster yellows in central Illinois

July 29, 2026

It is always interesting to observe plant diseases, unravel the mystery of how a particular plant became infected, and look toward solutions. ...

Master Gardeners invest in accessible gardens at local nursing home

June 16, 2026

When Hallmark House physical therapist and University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Vic Harting looked at the outdoor spaces surrounding the...

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News Releases

Green grass with blue sky horizon chicken coup and chickens on grass

June 20, 2023

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-...

Amy Moore-McKee posing with flower arrangements.

August 5, 2026

Marshall-Putnam Master Gardener Amy Moore-McKee receives State Outstanding Master Gardener Award
HENRY, Ill. – University of Illinois Extension, serving Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam Counties, is pleased to announce that Marshall-Putnam Master Gardener Amy Moore-McKee has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 State Outstanding Master Gardener Award, recognizing her exceptional...

Patti Powell and Becki Wisdom holding Illinois Bats poster during a program

July 31, 2026

Discovering Bats: Nighttime Superheroes program reaches youth across southern Illinois
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – This summer, youth across southern Illinois explored the fascinating world of bats through the program, Discovering Bats: Nighttime Superheroes. Through interactive storytelling, hands-on activities, and educational games, participants learned about one...

July 10, 2026

Master Gardener Hybrid Training: Registration Now Open for Fall 2026 Program
MACOMB, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension invites community members with a passion for plants, gardening, and lifelong learning to enroll in the Fall 2026 Master Gardener Hybrid Training, running from September 8 through November 24. This program provides...

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