University of Illinois Extension Archives

Harvesting evergreens for holiday decorations

— November 25, 2022

Decorating with fresh greenery is a treat for most gardeners getting ready for the holiday festivities. Some buy greens from a local garden center, but did you know you can harvest…

R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: U of I welcomes new agronomist
— October 25, 2022

This week’s hand-picked harvest of farm and rural news includes information on low river levels again hampering barge movements on the Mississippi River, and speculation on the future…
Girls are inspired at 4G STEM Camp
— May 4, 2022

Have you wondered what it would be like to work in the STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) field in the Greater Peoria area? Women leaders in Central Illinois’ manufacturing,…
Managing the winter blues
— January 28, 2022

Winter is upon us and those longer hours of darkness coupled with the colder temperatures can make many people experience those “winter blues.” Add the complications of COVID like…
Keep the birds fed this winter by making your own feeder
— January 10, 2022

Creating simple, homemade birdfeeders is a great way to support feathered friends during the cold winter months when food sources are scarce. It also allows us to be creative,…

More grandparents are raising grandkids and what that means for families
— August 8, 2022

Often grandparenting means a weekend with grandchildren every now and then, an evening babysitting, a summer vacation, or chats on the phone and Facetime here and there. But when life…
Get ready for spring with annual Home, Lawn and Garden Day
— February 15, 2022

Be inspired to grow cut flowers, learn how to properly care for your trees, or get a handle on the basics of everyday gardening at the 20th annual Home, Lawn and Garden Day. Enjoy live…
Joys of Gardening returns this February
— January 21, 2022

University of Illinois Extension’s series Joys of Gardening returns as an in-person event to offer gardening tips for the growing season. There will be three fun and informative…