Habitat was once thought of as something outside of town in the countryside. Today incorporating habitat into home landscaping in and around towns and cities has become a top trend across the United States.
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?
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has released information about this year’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to support income eligible households with utility costs.
Rockford, IL – The public is invited to collect seeds from native prairie wildflowers and grasses at Nygren Wetland Preserve, 3190 W. Rockton Rd., Rockton, on Saturday, October 5th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
URBANA, IL – Fall can be a surprise when it arrives, but planning for the seasonal transition can keep the garden looking great until frost.
URBANA, IL — Know someone looking for inspiration to start a gardening project that, to this point, has only been a dream? Join Extension on Saturday, October 19 for the Gardening in the Air virtual symposium.
URBANA, IL – As the sun sets on another summer season, lawn care does not stop. When it comes to routine turf maintenance, the late summer to early fall months are critical for cool-season lawns.
The fish were biting and the weather was just right for the 51st annual Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office & Mounted Patrol Youth Fishing Derby at Rockwood State Park in Morrison on Saturday, September 7th.
The American Red Cross of Illinois is encouraging everyone to take critical actions during National Preparedness Month this September to be ready for worsening disasters.
A study by Virginia Tech in collaboration with USDA assessed the nationwide effectiveness of Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation practices in delivering benefits to pollinators.
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