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Read article: Digital Navigator provided professional development for Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists
Digital Navigator provided professional development for Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists
Video conferencing may have seen a burst of use during recent years, but its popularity hasn’t waned much. Today, educational, social, and...
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Read article: 4-H Learning Garden Club utilizes hügelkultur bed
4-H Learning Garden Club utilizes hügelkultur bed
By May Bach, Extension Master Gardener and Master Naturalist serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell countiesIn the spring of 2024, three...
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Read article: Successfully overwintering hostas in pots
Successfully overwintering hostas in pots
By Susan McCabe, Extension Master Gardener serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell counties  Thank you to Susan McCabe for sharing...
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Read article: Extension Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists share expertise through Speakers Bureau
Extension Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists share expertise through Speakers Bureau
It's been said that "The only reason to give a speech is to change the world." Illinois Extension Master Gardeners (EMG) and Master Naturalists...

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McHenry County Farm Stroll 2023
McHenry County Farm Stroll 2023 Offers Tours of 11 Family-Owned Small Farms and McHenry County College Student Farm Woodstock, Ill. – Come out for an autumn day in the country! On Sunday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., McHenry County will host its annual Farm Stroll, a free self-...
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What about my trees? Master Gardeners tackle tree care and pruning
CHAMPAIGN, Ill – While gardeners often delight in tending to roses, zinnias, and bee balm, the trees in our yards deserve just as much attention. These majestic plants provide essential shade, structure, and privacy, yet they often go overlooked until problems arise. Understanding how to...
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Extension offers Master Gardener Training
FREEPORT, IL – There is still time to register for Master Gardener Training. University of Illinois Extension will offer the training in Stephenson County, starting on February 27. Interested individuals can register now by calling (815) 235-4125 or visiting go.illinois.edu/jsw.Course...

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