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Prepare for the Growing Season at Gardening for Food, Flowers, and Fun
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (315+ words) WINNEBAGO COUNTY- Garden enthusiasts are invited to prepare for and welcome in the growing season with University of Illinois Extension and U of I Extension Master ... Prepare for the Growing Season at Gardening for Food, Flowers, and Fun WINNEBAGO COUNTY…...
Grow, Learn, and Discover at “A Day in the Garden Patch”
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (433+ words) It is perfectly okay if a plant doesn't thrive or if a garden isn't flawless; every attempt contributes to a greener and more beautiful space. University of Illinois Extension Livingston County Master ... Grow, Learn, and Discover at "A Day in…...
Maple syrup workshop continues sweet tradition with tenth-annual event
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (339+ words) SIMPSON, Ill. " Each February, local participants brave the cold to learn more about maple syrup production at an annual workshop at Dixon Springs Ag Center. The event is a fun day for the entire family, with a 4-H fundraiser pancake breakfast…...
Know before you throw, new law expands free battery recycling options
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (491+ words) URBANA, Ill. " After years of powering remotes, children's toys, and other household devices, the final destination for used batteries is usually the junk drawer - Illinois Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (IEAFCS) Know before you throw, new law expands free…...
Dig into spring gardening with confidence at local gardening programs
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (393+ words) URBANA, Ill. " Gardening is an ever-evolving journey, and each growing season brings fresh experiences and strategies for both new and veteran gardeners. - Illinois Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (IEAFCS) Dig into spring gardening with confidence at local gardening programs…...
New Focus on the Future meetings to help Illinois agriculture community build, sustain farm legacy
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (300+ words) URBANA, Ill. " Every farm has an individual story to tell, and it is up to the generations of farmers living it to tell the tale. In 2026, University of Illinois Extension and Illinois Farm Bureau are partnering on a series to help…...
Your Best Garden Starts Here—Register for Home, Lawn, and Garden Day!
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (385+ words) BLOOMINGTON, Ill. " Cold temperatures may be keeping us indoors, but spring is just around the corner'a season many of us eagerly await as we look forward to getting Your Best Garden Starts Here'Register for Home, Lawn, and Garden Day! BLOOMINGTON, Ill. " Cold…...
Keeping food safe amidst food insecurity
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (384+ words) URBANA, Ill. " Food insecurity continues to be a major issue in the United States, and the recent lapse in SNAP benefits has worsened struggles for many families - Illinois Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (IEAFCS) Keeping food safe amidst food…...
Time change raises risk of driver collisions with wildlife
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (278+ words) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. " This Sunday at 2 a.m. Central Standard Time, daylight saving time will end, with clocks set back one hour. One of the most noticeable effects of "falling back" is that people will find themselves driving home from work or for after-school…...
Water trees wisely to beat winter woes
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (516+ words) URBANA, Ill. " As autumn colors emerge, it may seem that trees are preparing for rest. However, when fall brings dry conditions instead of seasonal rains, trees can enter winter under stress. Fall droughts can be subtle but have lasting impacts. With…...