Growing basil in your backyard
— July 12, 2020Nothing says summer like enjoying freshly harvested herbs from your garden or patio. “One of the easiest, most prolific, and flavorful herbs to grow is basil,” said Brittnay Haag,…
Nothing says summer like enjoying freshly harvested herbs from your garden or patio. “One of the easiest, most prolific, and flavorful herbs to grow is basil,” said Brittnay Haag,…
Community leaders across Illinois are working hard to adopt and overcome challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey conducted by University of Illinois…
Exploring science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers, science inquiry, and building relationships with students are the topics being offered in the Teacher Tuesdays Summer…
This week’s farm and rural news roundup offers perspective on rising egg prices, aid for producers dealing with herd depopulation and a controversial merger of grain companies along…
Do you enjoy watching bees buzzing around your flowers, butterflies resting in the sun, or a fat toad sitting in a shady spot? Making your garden wildlife-friendly starts with knowing…
Each spring, Illinois honors the state insect, the Monarch Butterfly. But, University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Kelly Allsup says “Illinois residents should be…
One out of five people who had a job in February has filed for unemployment, as of April 30, according to a report by NPR. It is estimated that 50 percent of Americans have lost either…
Staying fit doesn’t only mean exercising and eating healthy foods. With age, it’s important to do activities which keep our brains fit and healthy, as well as our bodies. Beginning…