Educator rejoins Illinois Extension to promote nutrition education across four Illinois counties ...

Fall is the pumpkin’s time to shine, but what happens when it is time to say goodbye to the short-lived Jack-o-lanterns?

The beauty of autumn in west central Illinois is not subtle. Amber swaths of blooming goldenrod are adorned by monarch ...

As we head into the end of the growing and gardening season, it’s important to show your garden some love after it has provided all season long for you and yours. My preferred cover crop mix is oats, ...

It’s time for our last Grow Along check-in for 2024. Each year we at Good Growing decide to try growing some new (to us) vegetables. This year we invited you to grow along with us. This video is for ...

Join us for a Tree ID Walk in the Village of Hamlet in Mercer County, where you'll learn to identify tree species by their leaves, bark, and shape, explore native and introduced tree species, and ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill – National 4-H Week is October 7-12 and is the perfect time to learn how 4-H can open doors for young people in our community. With a long-standing tradition of empowering youth through ...

Learn how to start your family's 4-H account in our new online enrollment system, ZSuite. Youth who wish to participate in 4-H events, clubs, or programs, and adults who will be serving as volunteers ...

Since 1992, nearly 600 Champaign County residents have completed Master Gardener training and contribute more than 11,000 hours annually to Champaign County. Master Gardener volunteers sincerely ...

We’re nearing that time of year when we’ll start to get warnings about the potential for a frost or freeze taking place. Is there really a difference between the two? Frosts can occur even when a ...

During this first week of October, many of the plants blooming in our landscape are mums, asters, goldenrods, sedums, and ornamental grasses. But what if your lilac is blooming? A lilac blooming in ...

This session will cover essential care tips for bulbs and perennials during late summer and fall—perfect for when you're ...