Urban Gardening

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A picture of tree roots that have been pulled out of the ground
Clearing misconceptions around tree roots
Roots are always underfoot, whether it’s a forest or prairie, your yard, or a local park; these all-important plan structures fill the upper layers...
Kristen Dimas standing in the humming bird habitat at Southside Occupational Academy
Southside Occupational Academy horticulture program seeds community
Kristen Dimas, a life-long gardener, used 2020 to invest in her education by completing two University of Illinois Extension training programs in...
black 20-inch container with berry plant
Save money and space with container-grown fruits
Small space gardening doesn’t mean sacrificing flavors. With rising prices people are looking to reduce their grocery bills while getting fresh...
a view of El Paseo's urban farm
El Paseo Community Garden is not just growing food, it's growing leaders and community
Paula Acevedo talks quickly and passionately pointing left and right as we walk through El Paseo Community...
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View of various green plants growing in a backyard garden.
Tips for getting landscape plants through summer
URBANA, Ill. — While much of the work done in the garden happens in the spring, that doesn’t mean growers can coast through summer. Supplemental watering, weeding, and managing pests will go a long way to keep landscapes growing through the summer.WaterAs the...
a vegetable garden in a neighborhood
Scaling up urban agriculture: Research team outlines roadmap
URBANA, Ill. — Urban agriculture has the potential to decentralize food supplies, provide environmental benefits like wildlife habitat, and mitigate environmental footprints, but researchers have identified knowledge gaps regarding both the benefits and risks of urban agriculture and the...
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Duane Friend

Duane Friend

State Master Naturalist Coordinator and Climate Change Specialist

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