Horticulture

Events

2026 Lake County Garden Learning Series

February 11, 2026 - November 11, 2026

County

Lake

Winter Fruit Tree Pruning

February 11, 2026

County

DuPage

Kane

Kendall

Propagating Houseplants: Multiply Your Collection

February 12, 2026

County

Rock Island

Locally Led Conservation with Piatt County SWCD

February 17, 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...

Bloom into Spring at Home, Lawn and Garden Day 2026

February 6, 2026

Get ready to shake off winter and welcome spring! Picture a lively gathering of gardeners eager for the season ahead, hallways filled with local...

wine-red spathes of skunk cabbage emerging from the snow

Skunk cabbage: Spring’s earliest and hottest native plant

February 6, 2026

The cold winter temperatures may make it seem like spring is a long way off, but before we know it, spring will arrive, bringing warmer temperatures...

a bird getting ready to eat from a frozen bird seed wreathe

Choose the right feeder and seed for birds in the winter

February 2, 2026

By Jennifer Bass, Extension Master Gardener, Master Naturalist, and Conservation@Home member serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties...

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News Releases

A heart shaped design made from willow branches hanging outdoors as decor

January 29, 2026

Embrace nature’s snowy season with Illinois Extension Four Seasons winter webinars
URBANA, Ill. — With a bit of creativity and planning, winter activities can still include nature. Stay indoors and out of the cold with new webinars from University of Illinois Extension’s...

January 21, 2026

Your Best Garden Starts Here—Register for Home, Lawn, and Garden Day!
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Cold temperatures may be keeping us indoors, but spring is just around the corner—a season many of us eagerly await as we look forward to getting back into our gardens. The good news is...

November 24, 2025

Make Memories That Last: Festive Ornament Workshops in December
The holidays are the perfect time to get creative—and what better way to do that than with a hands-on horticulture project? University of Illinois Extension invites you to join us for festive workshops designed to bring nature indoors and add a personal touch to your holiday décor....

October 30, 2025

Hort for the Holidays Returns with Pinecone Tree Workshop
WINNEBAGO COUNTY- Gardeners know that nature provides the best décor! At Hort for the Holidays, we’ll turn simple pinecones into stunning pinecone trees that celebrate the textures and tones of the season. From fall through winter, pinecones pair beautifully with greenery...

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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...