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Read article: Holly, mistletoe, and holiday traditions
Holly, mistletoe, and holiday traditions
During the holidays, there are a few plants that seem ubiquitous, even if only during the month of December. But have you ever wondered why we “deck...
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Read article: Diversify your orchard: Grow persimmons for a holiday season harvest
Diversify your orchard: Grow persimmons for a holiday season harvest
Beat the winter blues with visions of gardening Around the time of the Winter Solstice, our family dreams of spring planting to cope with shorter...
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Read article: How does your money personality drive holiday shopping? Are you a Giver or Avoider?
How does your money personality drive holiday shopping? Are you a Giver or Avoider?
Money and the holidays. For some of us, we happily swing into the spending mode. I look forward to the excuse to buy people gifts and spend money on...
red and white poinsettias
Read article: Deck the halls with Poinsettias: history and helpful hints
Deck the halls with Poinsettias: history and helpful hints
December showers may not bring holiday flowers in Illinois, but houseguests, neighbors, and friends just might! One of the most recognizable of these...

News Releases

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Keep dogs safe this winter
URBANA, Ill. — As the days inch further and further into winter and frigid temperatures, Dr. Pavlovsky, director of the University of Illinois Veterinary Medicine South Clinic, has important...
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Hort for the Holidays - Jo Daviess County Edition
Gather your friends for an afternoon of decorating fun as the University of Illinois Extension hosts “Hort for the Holidays – Jo Daviess County Edition”. This program is being held on Wednesday, December 20 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204...
Two blooming Amaryllis flowers
Bloom in the winter with gift of amaryllis bulb kit
URBANA, Ill. — The gift of gardening is an experience anyone can appreciate this holiday season. Take the stress out of shopping this holiday season and give a blooming amaryllis kit that brings the beauty of nature indoors. Poinsettias are beautiful, popular holiday plants, but the gift...
Fundraiser to benefit Ag in the Classroom will make holiday shopping easy
OREGON, Ill. – Do you have someone on your holiday list that is hard to buy for or has everything? Do you want an easy meal for yourself?  University of Illinois Extension has the solution for you. Individually proportioned meals prepared and frozen for convenience. Two sets of the...