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Early spring the time to start an herb garden from seed

Early spring the time to start an herb garden from seed

— April 8, 2016

Herbs are popular in many gardens, but it can be expensive to buy and transplant mature plants. That’s why University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Nancy Kreith recommends…

  • Growing asparagus long-term investment that pays off

    Growing asparagus long-term investment that pays off

    — April 1, 2016

    Growing asparagus is best reserved for patient people, as the first crop cannot be harvested for at least a year after planting. This frustrates many home gardeners, and is one factor…

  • Kendall gardeners should give these unusual vegetables at try

    Kendall gardeners should give these unusual vegetables at try

    — March 25, 2016

    Would you like to try growing something new in your vegetable garden this year? “These unusual but elegant vegetables are sure to give you restaurant-quality meals throughout the…

  • Financial habits parents should be teaching their teenagers

    Financial habits parents should be teaching their teenagers

    — March 21, 2016

    High school graduation time is rapidly approaching. Parents need to be sure their children are financially savvy before leaving for college. “Parents should be sitting down with their…

  • Ways to get some early spring blooms indoors

    Ways to get some early spring blooms indoors

    — March 4, 2016

      It is way too early to be doing anything outside to brighten our view from inside, yet you can bring some of that spring color inside by forcing blooms on a number of flowering…

  • Westview Park in Gridley gets a makeover

    Westview Park in Gridley gets a makeover

    — March 28, 2016

    University of Illinois Extension McLean County Master Gardeners have revamped a garden at Westview Park in Gridley into a plant oasis for all to enjoy. Taking out overgrown shrubs and…

  • Square-foot gardening best utilizes small areas

    Square-foot gardening best utilizes small areas

    — March 25, 2016

      Have you ever attempted to grow vegetables with grand visions of fresh produce that would litter your kitchen counter? Instead your broccoli went to the worms, your tomatoes…

  • Workshop will teach how to prune trees, woody shrubs

    Workshop will teach how to prune trees, woody shrubs

    — March 18, 2016

    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….

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