With the rise of big-box stores and rising operational costs, small-town businesses are becoming scarcer. Yet independent ...

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and activities.

Like the changing of the leaves, fall can seem fleeting. Enjoy seasonal vibes — until the porch pumpkins start to decay. When ...

A cottage food operator may sell any food or drink not on the prohibited cottage food list as approved by the local health department. Some special requirements, such as recipe testing, may exist. See ...

What happens to the ground underneath solar panels? Explore emerging information around solar development and soil health, ...

Repotting that houseplant has been on your to-do list, so add in some background gardening talk to set the tone for a fall ...

October marks the beginning of the 2026-2027 pesticide training and testing season. General Standards and Private exams taken on or after October 1, 2026, will count toward licensure through the end ...

Fall is a great time to test garden soils. There is one aspect of our gardens that is often overlooked and may underlie many of the problems we experience in our soils. Fall is an excellent time to ...

The PSEP Team has created an array of training courses to help prepare you for certification exams. Check the registration links on this page.

When you're facing financial challenges, you need answers. To help Illinois residents and families meet their basic food needs, we've created the Find Food IL map that shows you places in your ...

University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist program brings together nature enthusiasts passionate about protecting, preserving, and restoring natural resources. Through science-backed education ...

Roses are susceptible to a number of disease and insect pests. Roses may survive without a basic pest control program, but they may not be very attractive. A pest control program starts with proper ...