University of Illinois Extension-DeKalb County-Horticulture

The horticulture program in DeKalb County strives to disseminate up to date research-based information to home gardeners thru the help desk, workshops, publications, and various community projects.

Featured Websites

Additional Websites

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.
Fabulous Foliage
Looking for a spot of color or unusual foliage in your garden? Fabulous Foliage offers many valuable suggestions.
Focus on Plant Problems
Is disease affecting your plants and trees? Learn more at this website.
Gardening with Perennials
Gardening with Perennials will tell you how to plant and care for a garden that will bloom year after year.
Gardening with Annuals
Find out how annual flowers can brighten your garden.
Herb Gardening
Guide to growing and using common herbs.
Taste of Gardening
Here's a great resource for learning the basics of gardening.
Ornamental Grasses
Learn how to select the right ornamental grasses for your landscape.
My First Garden
Learn how to plan, nurture and enjoy the benefits of a beautiful flower or vegetable garden.

Our other program areas....

Program Registrations
Master Gardener Training - 2010 Register by January 12, 2010

News & Updates
Master Gardener Column News from the DeKalb County Master Gardener program.
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.

Upcoming Events

Master Gardener Training - 2010
November 9 - March 31, 2010

For more information about these programs, please contact:

DeKalb County Unit
1350 West Prairie Drive
Sycamore, IL 60178-3166
Phone: 815-758-8194
FAX: 815-758-8199
dekalb_co@extension.uiuc.edu

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