Backyard Fruits Backyard Fruits gives the basics of growing fruit in the home garden.
Soil Testing Need to test your soil? Here's what you need to know.
Ornamental Grasses Learn how to select the right ornamental grasses for your landscape.
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.
Local Programs
Master Gardeners
The Master Gardener program trains adult volunteers to 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.
For more information about these programs, please contact:
Sharon Kuhns
County Extension Director
Coles County Unit
707 Windsor Road, Suite A
Charleston, IL 61920
Phone: 217-345-7034
FAX: 217-348-7940 slkuhns@illinois.edu