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Anything Grows Webinar Series: What's in Bloom
Noon - 1 PM
Fri, 04/16/2021 - 12:00
Online
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Mums The Word Workshop-Whiteside County Master Gardeners
10:00 AM - Noon
Sat, 04/17/2021 - 12:00
Whiteside Extension Office
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Hybrid Master Gardener Training
Tue, 04/20/2021 - 12:00
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2021 Monticello Area Community Garden Kick-Off Meeting
6:30 PM
Tue, 04/20/2021 - 12:00
Online
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How to Prune Shrubs with "Cutting Hedge" Technology
3 PM
Tue, 04/20/2021 - 12:00
Online
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Anything Grows Webinar Series: Soil Testing, Site Selection
Noon - 1 PM
Fri, 04/23/2021 - 12:00
Online
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Lee County Master Gardeners Host Seed Starting Workshop
10:30-11:30 AM
Sat, 04/24/2021 - 12:00
Winifred Knox Memorial Library, Franklin Grove
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Hybrid Master Gardener Training
Tue, 04/27/2021 - 12:00
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Plant Development Around the World
7:00 pm
Tue, 04/27/2021 - 12:00
Online
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Bellrose Island Tour Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell Master Gardeners and Naturalists
10:45 AM
Wed, 04/28/2021 - 12:00
Bellrose Meadows at 1002 N. Schrader, Havana
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Kitchen Propagation: Growing Horticulture In Northwest Illinois Webinar Series
5:30 PM
Wed, 04/28/2021 - 12:00
Online
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Anything Grows Webinar Series: Trees and Shrubs (Arbor Day)
Noon - 1 PM
Fri, 04/30/2021 - 12:00
Online
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Whiteside County Master Gardeners Demonstration Shade Garden Tour
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Sat, 05/01/2021 - 12:00
Whiteside Extension Office
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Macon County Master Gardener Plant Sale 2021
9 AM - 2 PM
Sat, 05/01/2021 - 12:00
Macon County Fairgrounds
3700 North Westlawn Avenue
Decatur, IL
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Knox County Master Gardener Meeting
5PM
Mon, 05/03/2021 - 12:00
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Hybrid Master Gardener Graduation
Tue, 05/04/2021 - 12:00
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Growing and Preserving Herbs: Growing Horticulture In Northwest Illinois Webinar Series
5:30 PM
Wed, 05/05/2021 - 12:00
Online
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Anything Grows Webinar Series: Favorite Annuals and Perennials
Noon - 1 PM
Fri, 05/07/2021 - 12:00
Online
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Master Gardener Summer 2021 Self-Paced Online Training Registration Closes
Mon, 05/10/2021 - 12:00
Online
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McDonough County Master Gardener Meeting
10AM
Tue, 05/11/2021 - 12:00
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Anything Grows Webinar Series: Vegetable Gardening
Noon - 1 PM
Fri, 05/14/2021 - 12:00
Online
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Vermilion Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale 2021
7 a.m. to noon
Sat, 05/15/2021 - 12:00
The First Presbyterian Church, 100 North Franklin St. Danville
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Kendall County Master Gardener Plant Sale
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sat, 05/15/2021 - 12:00
7775B IL Route 47, Yorkville IL 60560
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Creating Bottle Terrariums: Growing Horticulture in Northwest Illinois
5:30 PM
Wed, 05/19/2021 - 12:00
Online
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Anything Grows Webinar Series: Turf Maintenance and Management
Noon - 1 PM
Fri, 05/21/2021 - 12:00
Online
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Whiteside County Master Gardeners Presenting Container Workshop
10:00-NOON
Sat, 05/22/2021 - 12:00
Whiteside Extension Office
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Anything Grows Webinar Series: Controlling Weeds in the Garden
Noon - 1 PM
Fri, 05/28/2021 - 12:00
Online
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Anything Grows Webinar Series: Diseases and Disorders
Noon - 1 PM
Fri, 06/04/2021 - 12:00
Online
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Knox County Master Gardener Meeting
5PM
Mon, 06/07/2021 - 12:00
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McDonough County Master Gardener Meeting
10AM
Tue, 06/08/2021 - 12:00
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Anything Grows Webinar Series: Composting
Noon - 1 PM
Fri, 06/11/2021 - 12:00
Online
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Lake County Extension Master Gardener 2021 Plant Sale
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Sat, 06/12/2021 - 12:00
100 South Highway 45, Grayslake, IL 60030
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Anything Grows Webinar Series: Natives
Noon - 1 PM
Fri, 06/18/2021 - 12:00
Online
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Anything Grows Webinar Series: Pollinators
Noon - 1 PM
Fri, 06/25/2021 - 12:00
Online
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Knox County Master Gardener Meeting
5PM
Mon, 07/12/2021 - 12:00
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Knox County Master Gardener Meeting
5PM
Mon, 08/02/2021 - 12:00
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McDonough County Master Gardener Meeting
10AM
Tue, 08/10/2021 - 12:00
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Master Gardener Fall 2021 Self-Paced Online Training Registration Closes
Mon, 09/06/2021 - 12:00
Online
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Master Gardener In-Person Training Registration Closes
Mon, 09/06/2021 - 12:00
Macon County Extension Office
3351 North President Howard Brown Blvd
Decatur, IL 62521
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Fall Flower Arrangement
10 am
Fri, 09/10/2021 - 12:00
Zoom
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Monarch Migration Festival
Sat, 09/11/2021 - 12:00
Galesburg
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Blog Posts
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Best Practices for Sharing Plants to Stop the Spread of Invasive Species
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Stop the spread of jumping worms and other invasive species
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Invasive Jumping Worms Confirmed in Peoria County
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Are you ready for lawn care season
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Tara Heath Joins Extension Horticulture Team
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Extension Master Gardeners Educate the Community about Native Plants at Morton Public Library
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Spring FAQs: Is it time to plant yet?
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Garden fun for families on Spring Break
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On-line Extension Master Gardener Training Sees Increase In Unit Participation
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Positive Change Can Make a Difference in Your Community
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Local Master Gardeners Honored with State Awards
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Local Schools and Organizations Trained to Start School Gardens
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2019 Vermilion County Master Gardener Garden Walk
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Weeds
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Idea Garden Theft
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Douglas Discovery Garden
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2018 Garden Walk
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History of the Master Gardener Program
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French intensive gardens root well in Central Illinois
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Virtual Book Study Group Keeps Master Volunteers Connected and Learning
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The Gardening Helpline: An Extension Tradition Going Strong
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Extension Programs Continue Through a Variety of Online Venues
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Growing tender and warm-loving vegetables
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Master Gardeners Help the Community's Garden Woes from Home
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Extension Master Gardener Trainees Revamp Peoria Zoo Pollinator Garden
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Even Gardeners Have Their First Days
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A Beginners Guide To Worm Composting
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Kick off spring in Pontiac with Livingston County Master Gardeners
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Extension Master Gardeners Provide Education to Hundreds of Farmers Market Visitors Each Year
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Holiday Gifts for the Gardener in the Family
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Gift Ideas for Gardeners this Holiday Season
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Extension Master Gardeners receive Keep Peoria Beautiful Award for project and education at St. Jude Church and School
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Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle Joins Extension Team as Horticulture Educator
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Master Volunteers’ Involvement at Mason Tree Nursery Expands to Help 8-State Project Wingspan
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New Sensory Garden Added to Community in Village of Bryant
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College of ACES Dean and Extension Director Connect With Staff and Stakeholders
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What I Do and Why It Matters - Ian Goslin
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Winter Weather Does Not Slow Down Master Gardener Activity
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Time to Divide Iris
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Purslane - Weed It Or Eat It?
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Preparing Black Walnuts for Eating
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Rooting Hydrangea Cuttings in Five Easy Steps
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Yellow Leaves Can Indicate Plant Problems
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News Releases
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Invasive jumping worms confirmed in Peoria County
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Become involved with a local community garden
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Tara Heath joins Extension horticulture team
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Take home kits offer learning experiences for children
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Whiteside County Master Gardeners Presenting Container Workshop on May 22
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Lee County Master Gardeners Host Seed Starting Workshop
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Whiteside County Master Gardeners Presenting Mums The Word Workshop April 17
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Lee County Master Gardeners Host Junior Garden Tour
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Whiteside County Master Gardeners Host Demonstration Shade Garden Tour
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Carroll-Lee-Whiteside Extension to Offer Growing Horticulture in Northwest Illinois Series
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University of Illinois Master Gardener Program Accepting Online Applicants
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Learn how to prune your shrubs with 'cutting hedge' technology
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The gardening methods you need to tell goodbye
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Log on to the McHenry County Virtual Gardenfest on April 10
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Extension is here to share in your gardening triumphs and woes
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Lake County Extension Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale
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Four Seasons Gardening Program Offers Free Spring Series Webinars
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Magnolia Public Library to Host University of Illinois Extension Live Virtual Presentation of “Container Gardening”
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Become a citizen scientist and record precipitation in your neighborhood
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LaSalle Public Library to Host University of Illinois Extension Live Virtual Presentation “Growing Food, No Matter the Garden Size”
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Master Gardeners open e-help desk for 2021 growing season in DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties
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Four Seasons Gardening Program Offers Final Program on Free Winter Series Webinars
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Tips for starting your spring garden off strong
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Vermilion County Master Gardeners present 2021 Garden Day Workshop
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Illinois Extension leads efforts to address food insecurity in DeWitt and Piatt Counties
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Illinois Extension & Rock Island Public Library offer free online series: Vegetable Gardening Made Easy
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Magnolia Public Library to Host University of Illinois Extension Live Virtual Presentation of “Start Your Seeds!”
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LaSalle Public Library to Host University of Illinois Extension Live Virtual Program “Growing Plants from Seeds”.
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Four Seasons Gardening Program Offers Free Winter Series Webinars
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Plant tags provide valuable information
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2021 is the year of the gardener; get ready with Home, Lawn, Garden Day
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Four Seasons Gardening Program Offers Free Winter Series Webinars
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Planning flower gardens for those hot, dry spots
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Winter take home learning kits now available through Illinois Extension
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Gardening interests bloom in 2020
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Carroll-Lee-Whiteside Extension Announces New Master Gardener Interns and Winter Training
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Master Gardener program offers two online training options
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Learn to identify trees in winter with bark, twigs, buds
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Become a U of I Extension Master Gardener
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Apply for Online Master Gardener Training for Livingston, McLean and Woodford Counties
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Master Gardener Program offers new training options
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A Very Berry Christmas Webinar: Winter Garden Landscaping With Various Berry Shrubs
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Expand your iris IQ
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Now is the time to become a Master Gardener
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Take home learning kits for children now available
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Overwintering annuals is possible with these tips
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Illinois Master Gardener program recognizes 2020 award winners
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Whiteside County Master Gardeners Awarded Top Award
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Two local Master Gardeners earn state honor
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McNabb Public Library to Host University of Illinois Extension Live Virtual Presentation of “Preparing Your Garden for Winter”
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Piatt County Master Gardeners receive state awards
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Macon County Master Gardeners receive state awards
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October Master Gardener Column
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Four Seasons Gardening Program Offers Free Fall Series Webinars
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LaSalle Public Library to Host University of Illinois Extension Live Virtual Presentation “Preparing the Garden for the Winter”.
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Master Gardener creator remembered for volunteer program
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DIY Halloween Make-up Workshop offered by local Master Gardeners
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McNabb Public Library to Host University of Illinois Extension Live Virtual Presentation of “Landscaping for Birds”
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September 2020 Master Gardener Column
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LaSalle County Master Gardener Wins 2020 University of Illinois Extension State Master Gardener Outstanding Award
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Virtual book study group keeps Master Volunteers connected and learning
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Learn how to tell which grass is which
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There’s Still Time to Register for the University of Illinois Master Gardener On-Line Training Program in Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam Counties!
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Mushrooms of Illinois Webinar
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Master Gardener Program Accepting Applicants for Fall Online Training
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Harvest milkweed pods; plant Monarch butterfly garden
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6th Annual Monarch Migration Festival to be held online
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August Master Gardener Column by Jan Phipps
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The Gardening Helpline: an Extension tradition going strong
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Unique Master Gardener Training to be held this fall
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Master Gardener Training to be held this fall
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Illinois Master Gardeners announce new volunteer website
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July Master Gardener Column
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June Master Gardener Column by Jan Phipps
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Ready to start your gardening adventure with Illinois Extension Master Gardeners?
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Extension Master Gardener Trainees Revamp Peoria Zoo Pollinator Garden
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Extension Master Gardeners Offer Free Gardening Helpline
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Master Gardener program offers online training
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Online Master Gardener Training Available
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Master Gardener Training Available Online
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University of Illinois Extension McHenry County Master Gardeners Offer Virtual Gardening Advice for Spring
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Tri-County Master Gardeners Host e-Help Desks this Spring
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April Master Gardener Column
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2020 Cook County North Suburban Master Gardener Training
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Program cancellations and postponements
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All Levels of Gardening Experience Encouraged to Attend Gardeners’ BIG Day
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Local Volunteers Plan Spring Fling Garden Day
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All About Berries Series in Christian County
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Starting Seeds Indoors Workshop - Christian County
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Reserve Your Spot at the 2020 Ready Set Grow Gardening Workshop
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All Gardener’s Day – 2020 registration is open
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Communities Join in Master Gardeners' Annual Seed Swap
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February Master Gardener Column
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Master Gardener Training Offered Spring 2020
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Leap into Learning at the 23rd Annual Nursery School: Lessons in Gardening Feb 29 in East Moline, IL
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‘Think Spring!’ Learning Series Underway with Kane County Master Gardeners
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Kendall County Master Gardeners Host Seed Swap on Jan. 25
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Winter Tree ID Walk at Spoon River College Arboretum
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Mason Bees Workshop
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Starting Seeds Indoors Workshop - Macoupin County
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Ready Set Grow Gardening Workshop Hosted By Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside Counties Master Gardeners
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U OF I EXTENSION OFFERS FOUR SEASONS GARDENING WEBINARS
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Pruning Apples and More Workshop - Macoupin County
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Pruning Apples and More Workshop - Montgomery County
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January Master Gardener Column
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Dried Floral Arranging Workshop Offered in Sterling
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DuPage Master Gardeners Log 9,900 Service Hours in 2019
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University of Illinois Extension announces Four Seasons of Gardening Winter Webinar Series Dates and Topics
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Become a University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener in 2020 - Training Starts January 24 in Milan, IL
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MidWinter Horticulture Workshop is set for January 25
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December 2019 Master Gardener Column
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Extension Master Gardeners receive Keep Peoria Beautiful Award for project and education at St. Jude Church and School
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University of Illinois Extension recognize accomplishments of members
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Kendall County Master Gardeners on Track for 2,000 Service Hours in 2019
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Kane County Master Gardeners on Track for 4,000 Service Hours in 2019
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Extension Accepting Applications for Master Gardener Training
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McLean County Master Gardeners Receive State Awards
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Woodford County Master Gardener Receives State Award
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Livingston County Master Gardeners Receive State Awards
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October Master Gardener Column
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Five Area Master Gardeners receive Outstanding Master Gardener award at the Illinois State Master Gardener Conference
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Community Garden Raises Spirits at Good Samaritan House
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Campus Rain Garden Receives Upgrades
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Local Master Gardener Receives State Award
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Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists Shared Information at Fair
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September Master Gardener Column
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Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists Share Information at Fair
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Succulent Wreath Workshop in Macoupin County
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Landscaping with Native Plants in Christian County
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Southern Illinois Wine Trail Bus Trip
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University of Illinois Extension Announces New Horticulture and Naturalist Education Course
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Illilnois Extension Presents Fall Harvest of Horticulture in Aledo, Ill on September 21
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2019 Idea Garden Open House Dates Set
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Spring into Action with Livingston County Master Gardeners Help Desk
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Staff
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Bruce Black
Horticulture Educator
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Karen Davis
DuPage County Master Gardener Program Coordinator
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Christopher Enroth
Horticulture Extension Educator
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Sarah Fellerer
Master Naturalist Program Coordinator and Kane, Kendall County Master Gardener Program Coordinator
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Wendy Ferguson
Horticulture Program Coordinator
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Mary Fischer
Extension Educator, Horticulture
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Holly Froning
Program Coordinator, Master Gardener and Master Naturalist-Kankakee County
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Erin Garrett
Extension Educator, Energy and Environmental Stewardship
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Candice Hart
State Master Gardener Specialist
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Ken Johnson
Extension Educator, Horticulture
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Marilyn Kemmerer
Lee County Ag and Natural Resources Program Coordinator
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Nancy Kuhajda
Program Coordinator, Master Gardener, Master Naturalist and Master Composter-Will County
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Beth Miglin
Horticulture Program Coordinator
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Mary Nelson
Whiteside County Ag and Natural Resources Program Coordinator
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Meg Overocker
Extra Help, Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Program Coordinator
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