Illinois Extension is a resource available for all community members. We work hard to help residents find answers to burning questions, and solutions...
As someone who pays close attention to plants, weeding becomes an interesting chore. Instead of just looking for plants that are different than what...
While spring-blooming bulbs get much of our attention in the spring, flowering trees shouldn’t be overlooked. One of the best trees for spring color...
Kane County Master Gardeners host sale June 17 at Idea Garden
ST. CHARLES, Ill. – Pick up plants and goodies for your own garden, and then tour the 2023 Kane County Master Gardener Idea Garden on Saturday, June 17 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. in St. Charles.
The Kane County Master Gardener Plant and Garden Sale includes perennials, natives, vegetables,...
Master Gardener plant sale features vegetable and native plants
YORKVILLE, Ill. – Build up your gardens and pick up free advice at the annual Kendall County Master Gardener Plant Sale on Saturday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the University of Illinois Extension...
Virtual map provides a tool for rain garden stewardship
URBANA, Ill. – When caring for a rain garden, one of the most helpful tools may not be a rake or a pruner, but a map. The Red Oak Rain Garden interactive map shows the layout of the garden’s native plant placement. This makes maintenance easier and also helps visitors learn about the...
Symposium offers 9 sessions on understanding and controlling invasive species
URBANA, Ill. — Illinois is home to beautiful wild spaces, but invasive species are a growing threat in our forests, lakes, backyards, and agricultural fields. Invasive species pose a serious threat to native species and natural ecosystems and cost the country billions of dollars to combat....