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Read article: Do you still need training and testing to apply pesticides?
Do you still need training and testing to apply pesticides?
The growing season is upon us finally! With the new green growth will also come pests unfortunately. Do you have what you need to deal with them? Do...
Crocus flowers that have been damaged by cold temperatures.
Read article: Spring teases and freezes: How spring temperature swings affect plants
Spring teases and freezes: How spring temperature swings affect plants
Early spring often brings unpredictable weather, from 80-degree days to temperatures well below freezing. While many plants are adapted to...
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Read article: Houseplant spotlight: the ZZ plant
Houseplant spotlight: the ZZ plant
During these dormant months, my houseplants are receiving more of my attention than they usually get (which is usually very little). While watering...
Jonathan Jackson
Read article: Welcome, Jonathan Jackson!
Welcome, Jonathan Jackson!
The Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) at the University of Illinois has recently filled a...

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Helpline answers Home Gardening Questions
Have a gardening question?  The Master Gardener Helpline at the University of Illinois Extension is open for the season. Designed to help the home gardener with their questions, the helpline is staffed with Master Gardener volunteers who will provide a research-based...