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

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

University of Illinois Extension celebrated the launch of a new Center focused on food, nutrition, and health at an event ...

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

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 ...

Join Horticulture Educator Emily Swihart on Thursday, October 22 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. This introductory workshop will teach participants how to identify common tree species. Then create your own ...

Join us for the sixth annual Pumpkin Extravaganza, a free, family-friendly event celebrating all things pumpkin! Hosted by the University of Illinois Extension, this outdoor gathering invites families ...

Knowing when to plant for your area of Illinois and starting your plants right will help maximize the growing season. Download printable infosheets handy for using on the go or in the garden or ...

Sedums are some of the toughest and most versatile plants in the garden, but they're also at the center of a botanical identity crisis. This week on the Good Growing ...

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 ...

Soil is the foundation on which we grow, live, and work. Soil is a natural resource on this planet as critical as clean water and air and is the medium to anchor plant roots for plants to obtain ...