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

Join Midwest Groundcovers/Natural Garden Natives on Tuesday, April 22 at 10 a.m. via Zoom to learn about the types of shrubs you may not see in the everyday residential landscape, but that still pack ...

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

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

"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 ...

Through a series of workshops, Master Gardeners partnered with 4-H to get youth involved in the garden. The Junior Master Gardener Spin Club is a collaborative program between Master Gardeners and 4-H ...

We hope you can join us to celebrate your accomplishments as a Master Gardener. From humble beginnings, the Illinois Extension Master Gardeners program has bloomed throughout the state, providing ...

This blog is the second part of a two-part series analyzing the 2025 Farmland Values Report published by the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ISPFMRA). The report ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...