Start next year’s flower display this fall. Rhonda Ferree, horticulture educator with University of Illinois Extension, says that now is the time to set out the spring flowering bulbs….
University of Illinois Extension Woodford Master Gardener program welcomes nine new interns to the county. Those new to the program are Donna Beasley of Deer Creek, Shirley Blackburn…
The University of Illinois Extension Woodford County Master Gardeners will be holding a hands-on workshop titled “Mitigating Winter Damage to Trees and Woody Shrubs” at 6:30 p.m….
Winter gardening-type activities for children can make gardeners for life, said a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. “Gardening activities in…
The University of Illinois Extension 2016 Garden Calendar is now available. It provides garden tips, a calendar of events, and a picture each month spotlighting Master Gardener…
In recent years, one of the most popular trees planted in yards and by cities has been Callery Pear. These trees are cultivars of the Bradford Pear (Pyrus calleryana). They cannot…
When it comes to gardening, Kelly Allsup is quick to point out an emerging trend: The days of working tirelessly to create a perfect plot of veggie-friendly green space are out….
Germantown Hills Middle School garden, now known as the Simpson Bandeko Courtyard Learning and Memory Garden, has been a long-standing effort put forth by the Woodford County Master…
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