"These events not only celebrate our 50-year legacy, but they will also introduce community members to the Master Gardener ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Are you or someone you care about living with diabetes, or at risk for developing diabetes or other chronic illnesses? Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Kris Juelfs, with University of Illinois ...

A vital source of lean protein is now reaching even more families in Tazewell and Woodford Counties thanks to the expansion of the Hunters Feeding Illinois program through partnership with Healthy ...

¼ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 Tablespoon honey 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon poppy seeds 1/8 teaspoon salt Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk ...

Wash sweet potato and pierce with a fork. Place potato on microwave-safe plate and microwave 5 minutes or until it’s fork tender. Remove skin, and mash sweet potatoes with milk and cinnamon in bowl.

Rain gardens are bowl-shaped landscape features that capture and absorb rainfall and snowmelt. These nature-based solutions can help to reduce local flooding issues while improving downstream water ...

It did not take long for Rachel Driver to become inspired with the work that happens at University of Illinois Extension. In the fall of 2024, she attended the horticulture core education program and ...

This past February, 120 youth from Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell counties gathered for a day of hands-on learning at 4-H Clover Clinic, an event designed to introduce youth to various skills and ...