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Read article: Conservation@Home inspires action across Central Illinois
Conservation@Home inspires action across Central Illinois
University of Illinois Extension deepened its commitment to local conservation through a year of engaging, community-rooted ...
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Read article: Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists start 4–H SPIN Clubs in Tazewell County
Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists start 4–H SPIN Clubs in Tazewell County
This spring, Tazewell County 4-H welcomed two new Special Interest (SPIN) Clubs. The Junior Master Gardener SPIN Club was led by Master Gardeners,...
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Read article: Late Season Standouts
Late Season Standouts
With colder weather approaching, especially at nighttime, the garden's transition to winter has sped up in the last week or so. Earlier this week, I...
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Read article: Creating our blueberry garden bed
Creating our blueberry garden bed
By Cathy Endress, Extension Master Gardener, serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell countiesWhat started as a landscaping project,...

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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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Winnebago Master Gardeners Recognized with Hunger Champion Award
WINNEBAGO, Ill.- Rows of produce, hands in soil, and hearts dedicated to making sure their neighbors are fed— that is what earned Winnebago County Master Gardeners this year’s Hunger Champion award at the 2025 Mayor’s Hunger Luncheon. Illinois Extension Master Gardeners were recognized and...
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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...