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Straw Bale Gardening

May 23, 2024

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Harvesting and storing Herbs

June 6, 2024

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Kankakee

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 Garden...

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News Releases

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 social...

Garden Walk 2023 - Inspirational Gardens: Old, New, Reimagined

May 5, 2023

Champaign County Master Gardeners gear up for their annual Garden Walk
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Celebrating its 27th year, the Champaign County Master Gardeners Garden Walk continues to be one of the area’s most anticipated summer events. With six private and two public gardens to tour,...

flowers growing from the rain off of a rain gutter.

March 9, 2023

Utilizing Rainwater in the Home Landscape
There are many environmental benefits to reducing stormwater runoff, and it can be done in ways that enhance landscapes and natural areas. Illinois Extension will be hosting a two-part Rainscape Workshop on March 30, and April 6 from 9 am - 3 pm at the Rock...

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