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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
It is always interesting to observe plant diseases, unravel the mystery of how a particular plant became infected, and look toward solutions. ...
a native bumble bee visiting a native plant, blue vervain. photo by Layne Knoche
Resources for city planners: native gardens and landscaping code
This is the first of several blog posts that we hope will be helpful to city planners as they try to navigate updating their residential landscaping...
a row of homes along an urban sidewalk
“Resources for city planners” a series about Municipal Code
This post is an introduction to a new series we’re running on Illinois Wildside called “Resources for City Planners.” As you can tell from the title...
Red royal catchfly flowers in front of a blue sky with white clouds
Celebrate America with red, white, and blue native plants
From fireworks and parades to picnics and pool parties, the Fourth of July is filled with celebrations. While gardens may not be the main attraction...
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People observe a hands-on soil sampling demonstration during an Illinois Extension training.
Serve your community, become a Master Naturalist
MATTOON, Ill. – From neighborhood parks to the Shawnee National Forest, University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists volunteer as environmental stewards, helping protect Illinois' natural resources while connecting people with the outdoors.Illinois Extension is accepting...
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Native grasses and pollinators

Native grasses are often overlooked when it comes to pollinators, but they can play a crucial role in supporting many different types of pollinators. Discover how native grasses provide nesting and overwintering habitats, serve as larval food sources, offer pollen, and much more!

Native Grasses in the Prairie and Your Yard

Explore native grasses and how to use them in our landscapes. Dive into how these grasses function in a prairie and how that translates to your yard, and get suggestions for what native grasses might work best to transform your landscape!
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