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Training and testing options for the remainder of the pesticide application season
Do you still need to obtain your Illinois pesticide applicator or operator license? Now that the in-person pesticide safety education clinics have...
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Garden MythBusters: The dos and don’ts of natural remedies
From homemade pesticide applications to adding eggshells to the soil, gardeners are always looking for natural alternatives to current gardening...
Companion planting: Combining plants for a healthy, well-balanced garden. A diverse planting of vegetables and flowers.
Companion planting: Combining plants for a healthy, well-balanced garden
As we creep toward spring, many gardeners begin to get the urge to get out in the garden. Seed starting and garden planning activities are...
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From Central Illinois (Bloomington): Tarping new location for Unity Community Center garden
The Unity Community Center’s Food Production and Demonstration Garden I manage every year has had to move. We are in the process of relocating the...
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Novel Illinois weed species identified in Stephenson County
Corn and soybean farmers should be scouting for a new weed this upcoming growing season. Asian copperleaf (Acalypha australis) was identified in a field in Stephenson County following corn harvest this fall. This is the first confirmed Asian copperleaf population in Illinois....
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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...
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Helpline answers Home Gardening Questions
Have a gardening question?  The Master Gardener Helpline at the University of Illinois Extension is open for the season. Designed to help the home gardener with their questions, the helpline is staffed with Master Gardener volunteers who will provide a research-based...
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