Gardening

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A bed of lettuce in the garden with "Cultivating Care Donation Garden Stewardship Days" text on top of it.

Cultivating Care Garden Stewardship Days

May 13, 2024

County

Williamson

Vegetable Gardening in Raised Beds and Containers | Ohio

May 13, 2024

County

Bureau

Yard view with shrubs, evergreen trees, and bright green, short cut grass.

Exploring Natural Lawn Care

May 14, 2024

Container Gardens with Piatt County Master Gardeners, flowers in pots pictured

Container Gardens with Piatt Master Gardeners

May 14, 2024

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Blog Posts

Grow annual flowering vines for vertical interest in the garden

April 5, 2024

Vines add height and color to a garden by elegantly climbing an arbor or trellis, creating a lush green backdrop to the space. If you would like to...

Incorporate ornamental grasses in the landscape for natural movement and sound in the garden

March 15, 2024

As the gardening season approaches, many gardeners are starting to think about potential changes to their landscaping or flower beds to make them...

From theory to practice: Applying complementary colors in the landscape

March 29, 2024

Although we have been taught colors since before we began attending school, colors can be challenging. Colors are complicated and there is so much...

clumps of prairie dropseed in bloom next to a walkway

Add Prairie Dropseed to your home garden

April 9, 2024

Last fall I visited the Missouri Botanic Garden with my family, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that they added a fair amount of grasses to the...

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News Releases

Tie dye yellow and green background with Four Seasons Gardening text.

May 14, 2024

Spend summer days growing, supporting gardens with webinar series
URBANA, Ill. — Get ready to spend summer days outdoors gardening, exploring, and enjoying the growing season by adding in Four Seasons Gardening webinars beginning June 11. University of...

gentleman with a hat showcasing his organic vegetables

May 10, 2024

Illinois Extension and Lanark Farmers Market Partner to Present "Learning in Lawnchairs" Series
LANARK, Ill. - University of Illinois Extension is pleased to announce its partnership with the Lanark Farmers Market to present the inaugural session of "Learning in Lawnchairs," a monthly educational series aimed at enriching gardening enthusiasts' knowledge and skills. The...

May 1, 2024

Champaign County Master Gardeners present annual Garden Walk
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Champaign County Master Gardeners are thrilled to announce their annual Garden Walk, a beloved community tradition...

a group of children stand at a table full of potted plants in a classroom

April 24, 2024

Plant positivity, learn how to grow a school or community garden
URBANA, Ill. — When green spaces fill schoolyards and neighborhoods with flowers and fresh produce, children and communities thrive. But the journey from the idea of starting a community or school-based garden to planting one that is built to last is long. What funding sources are available?...

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Videos

Starting a Garden: Seed Starting Basics

Are you new to starting your own vegetable garden seeds? Doing it yourself can save you money and get you involved with the food you eat from seed to harvest. In this video, Illinois Extension horticulture educator Chris Enroth demonstrates seed starting while at home during the...

Themed Gardens: Design with Kids in Mind

Foster the love of gardening with the youth in your life by creating theme gardens. Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Brittnay Haag as she shares ideas and tips for creating a special place for your young, hands-on learner to grow, explore, and be creative. Whether it’...