Horticulture Blogs | Illinois Extension

New webinar series connects stakeholders to educators

June 7, 2023

In the past year, three new educators have joined the University of Illinois Extension, Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit team. This new team of six worked together recently to showcase the expanded programs and knowledge base they offer locally to help make people and communities better. The 5-...

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Extension Master Gardeners host plant sales to share gardening expertise and locally grown plants

June 7, 2023

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The arrival of spring brings a renewed interest in gardening, but many first-time gardeners may be unsure where to start. University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners (EMG) from Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties share their love and knowledge of...

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Extension Master Gardeners partner with Phoenix Community Development to promote food access

March 3, 2023

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Community focused, teamwork, and productive are words that Extension Master Gardeners (EMG) use to describe their Sow to Grow Garden project. This project started out growing fruits and vegetables in a giving garden at Glendale Commons. Now it has become a...

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Extension Master Gardeners partner with Canton Park District to develop tree walks

November 7, 2022

Have you ever wanted to know how to identify trees in your yard or wondered why the leaves turn different colors in the fall? University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners (EMG) are bringing answers to these questions and more to interactive tree walks hosted...

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Young Garden Explorer’s Day triples in attendance

October 3, 2022

Sunshine, beautiful gardens, space to play, and educational activities make for a great day. Those are the key elements University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners had in mind as they planned the second annual Young Garden Explorer’s Day at...

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Partnership boosts local horticulture education at ICC

November 8, 2021

There is no better place to learn more about gardening than in the garden. A beautiful day in mid-September found more than 350 people exploring the gardens, visiting with University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners, and learning from horticulture experts,...

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Extension Master Gardeners create native landscaping demonstration at Therkildsen Field Station at Emiquon

September 8, 2021

When Therkildsen Field Station at Emiquon requested assistance with renovating their landscaping, University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners (EMG) Carla Presnell, Allie Goudy, and Lisa Davis stepped in to help and brought their knowledge of native plants with them. The team created a native...

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New horticulture Facebook group leverages state-wide expertise to reach thousands

September 8, 2021

For many years, University of Illinois Extension has utilized social media to share educational content. Last year, the state horticulture team started the Illinois Extension Horticulture Group on Facebook that has taken this approach to the next level. Extension educators across the state...

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Tara Heath joins Extension horticulture team

April 7, 2021

Horticulture has been a part of Tara Heath’s life since she was a little girl. After a 20 year career focused on landscape management, Tara has joined the University of Illinois Extension team as the horticulture program coordinator serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and...

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Mushroom workshop reaches thousands via live presentation and recording

December 7, 2020

Many Illinoisans enjoy adventures in the woods in search of mushrooms, typically in the spring. Participants in the recent Mushrooms of Illinois webinar, or those who watched the recording, learned from Dr. Andrew Miller that mushroom hunting can be done year-round. The University of Illinois...

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