Apples and pears are popular trees to grow for people interested in growing their own fruit. However, they aren't without any problems. A variety of...
I think it is high time that I write to inform you about my Ph.D. research at Iowa State University where I studied the impact of cover crops on the...
Manage brown rot of peaches and other stone fruit in the garden
Have you ever gone out to pick a peach only to find they have a large brown, mushy spot? Or perhaps you've brought some peaches home from the farmers...
Over this past week, the fall weather has brought bare branches to the previously color-filled canopies of so many trees in the landscape. As the...
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Holiday favorite gourd is good to go for 2022
Few of us stop to wonder how that slice of pumpkin pie made it onto our plate, but if it weren't for the Illinois pumpkin industry and plant pathologist and Extension specialist Mohammad Babadoost, the classic fall dessert...
Guide outlines steps to take when pesticide drift occurs
URBANA, Ill. – Pesticides assist in managing pests. People should use precise application techniques detailed on the label so they don’t endanger people, pets, livestock, plants, and the environment.
Damage can occur when pesticide drifts from its intended location onto adjacent fields...
Six ways to keep your hosta foliage looking great
A mainstay of any shade garden in the Midwest, Hostas are grown partly for their flowers but mainly fabulous foliage. To keep that foliage looking great, watch out for these problems.
Fortunately, you are far less likely to run into Hosta Virus X (HVX) today than a decade ago, thanks to...
Extension offers best gardening tips for fall season
URBANA, Ill. – As fall approaches, trees begin to change color, cold weather sweeps in, and garden prepping for winter begins.
A free three-part University of Illinois Extension online webinar series will help gardeners prepare for the cold...
Backyard landscape or garden got you stumped? Request advice from Master Gardeners
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – New gardeners and everyone discovering landscape issues or questions have a local source of assistance. Master Gardeners can help find answers to perennial questions like “What’s wrong with my tree?” or “How do I grow the best tomatoes?” Master Gardeners are trained by...