Horticulture

Events

Hort for The Holidays

November 12, 2026

County

Washington

Kokedama and Houseplants

November 17, 2026

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

November 19, 2026

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

November 21, 2026

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Blog Posts

Exploding trees? A closer look at frost cracking

January 30, 2026

Exploding trees made quite a few headlines this past week when winter temperatures dropped across much of the country. While the claim of trees...

Leave the leaves: Fall cleanup affects beneficial insects

November 11, 2026

In the fall, many gardeners want to clear away dead leaves, trim back perennials, and give their landscape a clean, tidy appearance. However,...

When and how to plant garlic in the fall

October 30, 2026

While most gardeners are slowing down the vegetable garden this time of year, there is one last thing you can plant this fall – garlic. While it...

Bison: Prairie engineers of Illinois

November 6, 2026

What gardeners can learn from one of Illinois' most influential prairie animals.Most people think of bison as animals of the western plains. Yet...

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News Releases

November 9, 2026

Cranberries have long history with holiday celebrations
Cranberries, possibly served at the first fall harvest celebration in 1621, continue to be part of today’s holiday menus. The North American cranberry, Vaccinium macrocarpon, is a native plant to the United States. The settlers called the fruit “crane berry” because the pink flower...

gift wrapped in off white paper with twine bow

October 22, 2026

Boone County Master Gardeners offer holiday workshop: Gifts from the Garden
BELVIDERE, Ill. — Add a touch of natural magic to your holiday season with Gifts from the Garden: Potpourri and Simmer Pots, a hands-on workshop offered by the Boone County Master Gardeners.The program will take place Saturday, November 21, from 10 to 11 a.m. at...

A person working to repot plants while looking up something on a tablet.

October 7, 2026

Repot that plant while tuning in to Extension’s Gardening in the Air virtual gardening sessions
URBANA, Ill. — Repotting that houseplant has been on your to-do list, so add in some background gardening talk to set the tone for a fall Saturday. Join Extension on Oct. 24 for the Gardening in the Air virtual symposium. Tune in to the presentations from indoors, outdoors, or while...

Left to right Carla Pohl, Sandi Williams, Angie Hollingsworth, Toni Griffin, Angie Wetzel

September 21, 2026

Macon County Master Gardeners receive state award for Willy’s Garden Week
DECATUR, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener volunteers share a mission: “help others learn to grow.”  Through educational programs and events, these volunteers inspire people of all ages to develop gardening skills, explore the natural world, and cultivate a lifelong...

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Videos

The Buzz About Bees

What's all the Buzz about Bees? Illinois Extension is here with information

Join University of Illinois Extension and Extension Educator Sreelakshmi Suresh in this info-packed Wilderness Wednesday webinar sponsored by...

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...