Illinois Master Gardeners Master Gardeners are a group of volunteers trained by University of Illinois Extension educators to provide a network of gardening programs and horticultural activities to educate the public and enhance life in their communities.
Lawn Challenge Test your lawn care knowledge in this interactive eight lesson self-study course.
Bug Review Pests bugging you? Check out The Bug Review.
Hort Answers Learn more about the plants and their problems in your yard and garden.
Composting for the Homeowner This site gives an excellent indepth discussion of the science of composting, why it is important to compost, how to build a compost pile, and materials needed for composting.
Bulbs & More Bulbs & More teaches you all about selecting, planting and landscaping with bulbs.
Local Programs
Master Gardeners
The Master Gardener program, sponsored by University of Illinois Extension, provides training for adult volunteers who help disseminate up-to-date, research-based horticulture information to home gardeners.
Home Yard and Garden Pest
Provides timely information on insect, weed, and plant disease pests for landscapers, arborists, lawn care professionals, golf course personnel, and garden center operators.
Conservation Connections
Conservation best practices, natural resource decision-making , current research in the field and bridging research with local practice.
For more information about these programs, please contact:
Ginger Boas
County Extension Director
Clay-Fayette Unit
118 N. Sixth Street
Vandalia, IL 62471
Phone: 618-283-2753
FAX: 618-283-4932 gboas@illinois.edu
