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Gardening trends and emotional resilience

Gardening trends and emotional resilience

— January 26, 2022

  With a new year comes new gardening trends we can all get excited about. Each year, predictions are made about types of plants, colors, containers and how we utilize them. Experts…

  • Plant asters for unique display of fall color   

    Plant asters for unique display of fall color   

    — August 16, 2021

    Fall gardens may need some added pops of color this time of year to maintain beauty and diversity until winter arrives. Asters are a late-blooming, pollinator friendly flower that looks…

  • Non-native invasive species present major threat to ecosystems

    Non-native invasive species present major threat to ecosystems

    — May 10, 2021

      “Invasive species” is an environmental buzzword right now and for good reason. The estimated price tag of managing the damages caused by invasive species such as the emerald…

  • Project acts on protecting Illinois’ monarchs   

    Project acts on protecting Illinois’ monarchs  

    — June 12, 2020

     Each spring, Illinois honors the state insect, the Monarch Butterfly. But, University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Kelly Allsup says “Illinois residents should be…

  • Spring gardening — Knowing invasive plants and their native counterparts

    Spring gardening — Knowing invasive plants and their native counterparts

    — March 24, 2018

    Invasive plant species in our natural areas can wreak havoc for wildlife. These invasive plants can reduce nesting sites or add confusion for birds causing them to nest too early, reduce…

  • Learn about the native Illinois milkweed

    Learn about the native Illinois milkweed

    — July 9, 2021

    In recent years, milkweeds have gained attention from the public due to their exclusive relationship with the monarch butterfly. “Many people are familiar with common milkweed,”…

  • Native plant gardens add beauty, environmental benefits

    Native plant gardens add beauty, environmental benefits

    — May 3, 2021

      Those who love gardening, wildflowers, or who are tired of mowing expansive lawns should consider creating a native plant garden. Gemini Bhalsod, a horticulture educator with…

  •   Learn how small changes help environment in this webinar series

      Learn how small changes help environment in this webinar series

    — April 12, 2020

    Small changes in habits can have a positive impact on the environment From lawn care, native plants, and managing home waste, to understanding animal behavior and atmospheric optics,…

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