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Help your trees survive droughts

— June 20, 2023

Commonly in Illinois there are periods of drought. During these times trees need to be given special attention and monitoring. Symptoms of drought include: wilted foliage a sparse…

Four Seasons Gardening series available this summer
— June 13, 2023

Summer is a time of growth and exploration. While spring-planted flowers and vegetables are growing, take a break between waterings to learn something new from the vast world of gardening….
The weather is right to get busy in the garden
— May 12, 2023

As the weather warms, satisfy the garden itch by preparing the ground for planting, creating a garden plan, and planting a crop of cool-season vegetables on Mother’s Day weekend….
Master Gardeners partner with Phoenix Community to promote food access
— March 30, 2023

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…
Best ways to store bulbs over winter
— October 21, 2022

Plants, such as cannas, caladiums, dahlias, elephant ears, gladiolus, and tuberous begonia, can make a great addition to the landscape. These plants are commonly referred to as tender…

Realize savings on food costs with these practices
— May 22, 2023

As food is necessary for everyone, it is an important expense in your regular budget. Some ways to minimize your food expenses may be to keep a list of necessary groceries and stick…
Consider these top annuals for container gardening
— April 9, 2023

Experienced container gardeners likely know that successful containers have good drainage, appropriate sun exposure, and proper potting media. Get a jump on new annual arrivals each…
Time to get planning your vegetable garden
— March 7, 2023

It’s that time of year again — time to start planning for the vegetable gardening season. The explosion of enticing seed catalogs hitting my mailbox these days has started to…