Horticulture

Events

Get Growing Bement!

November 7, 2026

Terrarium Workshop | Rochelle

November 10, 2026

County

Ogle

Hort for The Holidays

November 12, 2026

County

Washington

Kokedama and Houseplants

November 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...

Before pumpkin pie: The ancient origins of squash

November 6, 2026

From decorations to jack-o'-lanterns at Halloween and pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving, pumpkins and squash play a central role in many of our fall...

Ghostly Silhouettes and Giant Leaves: Kentucky Coffeetree

October 30, 2026

Good Growing is a celebration of all things horticulture, including the weird and wild things of nature. During this late autumn season, popular...

Why are fall colors so brilliant some years and dull others?

October 9, 2026

The science behind autumn color and trees to consider for your landscape.The change from summer to autumn is often signaled by leaves glowing in...

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News Releases

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...

September 24, 2026

Free pumpkin-themed family event
JONESBORO, Ill. — Illinois Extension is excited to welcome families to the sixth annual Pumpkin Extravaganza, an afternoon celebrating all things pumpkins, on Monday, October 12, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at...

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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...