The event, organized by the Illinois Department of Agriculture, brought together agricultural stakeholders to advocate for ...

They are friends, neighbors, family members, or someone we run into at local community events. More than 5,000 of these ...

A dedicated staff member is stepping into a leadership role to further serve the residents and communities of central ...

Dust storms have become an increasing concern in Illinois, prompting investigations into their causes and potential solutions ...

"These events not only celebrate our 50-year legacy, but they will also introduce community members to the Master Gardener program and enhance their gardening knowledge with practical tools and skills ...

Join Midwest Groundcovers/Natural Garden Natives on Tuesday, April 22 at 10 a.m. via Zoom to learn about the types of shrubs ...

Gain more insight into how Master Gardeners across Illinois positively impact the community in the 2023 Impact Report. Through a series of workshops, Master Gardeners partnered with 4-H to get youth ...

Shaded areas can be difficult areas to landscape, especially when it comes to groundcovers. Turfgrass often struggles, and many commonly used groundcovers, like lily of the valley, wintercreeper, ...

As the earth awakens from its winter rest, with longer days and warmer temperatures, spring offers the perfect opportunity to pause, reflect, and embrace renewal. Just as the world around us begins to ...

Farmers in Bureau and Marshall Counties are turning to an innovative conservation practice that’s not only helping the environment—but also potentially boosting their bottom line. Constructed wetlands ...

Join Jo Daviess County Master Gardener Mike Iacomini for a presentation on “Gardening with Wildlife” on Tuesday, May 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N. Vine Street, ...