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How to safely dispose of old Pumpkins after Halloween
From decorating and carving pumpkins to visiting a pumpkin patch, pumpkins bring excitement during the fall season for people of all ages. Carving...
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Fall veggie garden clean-up can yield spring rewards
Once fall hits, I feel myself starting to lose interest in my garden. As I pull the last few tomatoes out and look at the squash with their...
A dense stand of buckwheat emerges in this vegetable gardening bed. Earlier in the season this bed produced lettuce, carrots, raddish and kale. The buckwheat was added as a fall cover crop to boost soil conditions prior to next spring's crop.
Cover crops in the garden
Cover crops have been used for ages in agricultural systems, but their use in a garden setting is on the rise as home and commercial vegetable...
Healthy pepper plants are lush and green but show no fruit yet.
Pepper production problems
At this point in the growing season, ripe produce is typically coming out of the vegetable garden daily since most warm-season crops are in full...
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Illinois and Purdue Extension team up for a bi-state gardening conference
COVINGTON, Ind. — Gardeners, landscapers, and homeowners from across the region will gather for a collaborative gardening conference hosted by Illinois and Purdue Extension at the Beef House in Covington, Indiana, on Friday, January 16th. The event will feature expert-led sessions on home turf...
Barbara Flores, Karn Mejudhon, Lorna Carlson, Mayor Tom McNamara, Margaret Larson
Winnebago Master Gardeners Recognized with Hunger Champion Award
WINNEBAGO, Ill.- Rows of produce, hands in soil, and hearts dedicated to making sure their neighbors are fed— that is what earned Winnebago County Master Gardeners this year’s Hunger Champion award at the 2025 Mayor’s Hunger Luncheon. Illinois Extension Master Gardeners were recognized and...
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Starting a Garden: Seed Starting Basics

 

Are you new to starting your own vegetable garden seeds? Doing it yourself can save you money and get you involved with the food you eat from seed to harvest. In this video, Illinois Extension horticulture educator Chris Enroth demonstrates seed starting while at home during the...

Themed Gardens: Design with Kids in Mind

 

Foster the love of gardening with the youth in your life by creating theme gardens. Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Brittnay Haag as she shares ideas and tips for creating a special place for your young, hands-on learner to grow, explore, and be creative. Whether it’...

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