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Horticulture & Environment
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Additional Websites
  • Herb Gardening
    Guide to growing and using common herbs.
  • Houseplants
    Find out what houseplant is best for your growing conditions.
  • Raspberries & More
    Learn about varieties & selection, how to plant, and where to find nurseries and U-pick farms.
  • Pumpkins & More
    You can learn about U-pick pumpkin farms, pumpkin nutrition, varieties & selection, and fun activities for children.
  • West Nile Virus
    Learn what you can do to protect yourself from West Nile Virus.
  • 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.
  • Soil Testing
    Need to test your soil? Here's what you need to know.
Horticulture & Environment Resources
  • Hort Corner
    Horticulture, plant diseases, and entomology

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News & Updates
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.
Illinois Fruit and Vegetable News
A newsletter on the production of fruit and vegetable crops in Illinois.
Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Maurice Ogutu
Extension Educator, Horticulture
Countryside Extension Center
6438 Joliet Road
Countryside, IL 60525-4642
Phone: 708-352-0109
FAX: 708-352-0451
ogutu@illinois.edu

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