Urban Gardening

Events

CCMGs Present: Beauties and Beasts of our Gardens

April 22, 2025

County

Champaign

Homegrown Harvest: Warm Season Crops

May 7, 2025

County

Macon

Homegrown Harvest: Planting, Scouting, Harvesting

June 4, 2025

County

Macon

Golden Garden Days: Northeast Celebration

June 17, 2025

County

Cook

DuPage

Grundy

Kane

Kankakee

Kendall

Lake

McHenry

Will

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Blog Posts

A picture of tree roots that have been pulled out of the ground

Clearing misconceptions around tree roots

January 27, 2024

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

June 24, 2022

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

June 20, 2022

Small space gardening doesn’t mean sacrificing flavors. With rising prices people are looking to reduce their grocery bills while getting fresh...

El Paseo Community Garden is not just growing food, it's growing leaders and community

October 22, 2021

Paula Acevedo talks quickly and passionately pointing left and right as we walk through El Paseo Community...

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News Releases

February 7, 2025

Spring into gardening with tools and tips at upcoming gardening programs
URBANA, Ill. — Spring is near, and your green thumb is ripe for gardening. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just getting started, growing nutrient-rich vegetables, fresh fruits, and aromatic herbs is more than just a way to fill your plate; it is like a badge of honor. Gardening...

View of various green plants growing in a backyard garden.

July 8, 2024

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...

April 18, 2024

Discover the Magic of Straw Bale Gardening at Workshop Hosted by University of Illinois Extension
Whether you're a novice gardener feeling overwhelmed or an experienced enthusiast seeking a new challenge, look no further than straw bale gardening! This innovative approach to gardening involves growing produce directly within a working compost pile, offering a unique and rewarding experience...

January 10, 2024

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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