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Tag: horticulture

Once a tree is planted, then the real work begins

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…

  • Mosquito season not over yet as late summer hangs on

    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…

  • Late summer planting that leads to fall harvest success

    Late summer planting that leads to fall harvest success

    — July 25, 2019

    In the heat of summer’s end, vegetable gardeners are often drained by the weeding and watering routine, and ready to put the garden to bed. University of Illinois Extension Horticulture…

  • Woodford Master Gardener receives state award   

    Woodford Master Gardener receives state award  

    — October 18, 2018

    Woodford County Master Gardener Tina Deetz has been recognized as a 2018 Outstanding Illinois Master Gardener. In her two years as a Master Gardener, Deetz’s volunteer services and…

  • Go fresh and grow your own strawberries

    Go fresh and grow your own strawberries

    — June 9, 2018

    Have you had fresh strawberries yet this year? They are great when eaten fresh from the garden, and it is easy to grow your own. If you don’t grow them yet, consider planting some…

  • Central Illinois Extension offers horticulture courses this fall

    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….

  • Flowering vines can add color and dimension to home gardens

    Flowering vines can add color and dimension to home gardens

    — May 20, 2019

    Looking to make your garden pop? Try annual flowering vines Each spring gardeners begin looking for new and colorful plants to make their garden pop. “If you are looking for a plant…

  • Illinois horticulture educator, naturalist leader retires after 30 years

    Illinois horticulture educator, naturalist leader retires after 30 years

    — September 30, 2018

    As University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Rhonda Ferree’s professional motto was “Making the world greener – one person and yard at a time.” After 30 years…

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