University of Illinois Extension-Clark County-Horticulture & Environment

Have gardening questions? The University of Illinois Extension, Clark County will help you find those answers. Many horticulture questions can be answered by using Extension websites. The Extension also has access to Extension Educators and University of Illinois Professors who are more than happy to help with your gardening needs.

Featured Websites

Additional Websites

Gardening with Annuals
Find out how annual flowers can brighten your garden.
Successful Container Gardens
A guide for choosing a container, selecting soil mixes, choosing and combining plants, fertilizing, watering and grooming basics.
Garden Calendar
A helpful monthly guide to know what to do in your garden.
Common Vegetable Problems
Learn about common vegetable insect pests and diseases.
Bug Review
Pests bugging you? Check out The Bug Review.
Selecting Trees for Your Home
Find the right tree for your home landscape at Selecting Trees for Your Home.
Garden Calendar
A helpful monthly guide to know what to do in your garden.
Lawn Talk
Learn what grass varieties are best for your lawn, how to deal with shady areas, when to fertilize your lawn & more!
Stepping Stones to Perennial Garden Design
Learn how to design and maintain a perennial garden that will delight you with seasonal beauty year after year.

Horticulture & Environment Resources

A Winter Day in the Garden
University of Illinois Extension, Crawford County and Lincoln Trail College are spnsoring this conference on January 24, 2009 taking place at Lincoln Trail's Zwermann Theatre (11220 N. State Highway 1, Robinson, IL 62454) from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 a.m.). Five experts in the field of gardening will provide entertainment and enlightenment to those who attend this sixth annual event.
University of IL Publications Plus
This on-line catalog contains publications, videotapes and other resources for consumers. Here you will find helpful information on a variety of topics including gardening, environmental education, community issues, food safety, health & nutrition, child care, teaching and family finances.

Our other program areas....

News & Updates
	The Homeowner's Column Sandy Mason's Homeowners Column discusses hot topics in the home landscape each week.
By the Garden Gate Blog Useful information for gardeners and homeowners.
News Releases
Large Number of Lady Asian Beetles Bugging Everyone

For more information about these programs, please contact:

Susan Guinnip
County Extension Director
Clark County Unit
15493 N State HWY 1
Marshall, IL 62441
Phone: 217-826-5422
FAX: 217-826-8631
sguinnip@illinois.edu

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