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How to pick the perfect pumpkin

— October 4, 2020

When you think of Halloween, you may think trick-or-treating and fall, but you likely also think pumpkins. Illinois is the top pumpkin-producing state in the U.S., said Ron Wolford,…

How to prolong shelf life of home garden produce
— August 20, 2020

Soon, more summer fruits and vegetables will be ready for harvest. As gardeners, overplanting is a common problem, and it is a struggle to get the longest life out of the harvest. “Most…
Improve your gardens: Four Seasons webinar offers tips
— April 7, 2020

Extend the beauty and productivity of this year’s garden. University of Illinois Extension horticulture experts have added five new offerings to the popular Four Seasons Gardening webinar series….
Once a tree is planted, then the real work begins
— October 18, 2019

George Monbiot, environmental activist, says “there is a magic machine that sucks carbon out of the air, costs very little, and builds itself. It’s called a tree. […] A natural…
Central Illinois Extension offers horticulture courses this fall
— August 10, 2019

University of Illinois Extension has two very popular and high-impact programs that equip area residents to deeply understand, care for, and enjoy the natural areas of Central Illinois….

Growing basil in your backyard
— July 12, 2020

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,…
Woodford County news briefs
— January 29, 2020

EUREKA The Beauty of Greenland and Icebergs Debra Blunier of Eureka will be sharing stories and photographs of her recent travels in Greenland. This free travelogue program will…
Mosquito season not over yet as late summer hangs on
— September 3, 2019

Summer is in its final days but warm weather and rainfall is still with us in early days of September. And with that comes mosquitoes. They will be with us for some weeks into the…