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
West Nile Virus Learn what you can do to protect yourself from West Nile Virus.
Lawn FAQs Here's answers to our most frequently asked questions.
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.
Master Gardener Help Desk
The Master Gardener Horticulture Help Desk will be open April 14, 2008 to October 17, 2008. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Monday through Friday. Ways to get ahold of the help desk are to stop by at the University of Illinois Extension Office at 1350 W. Prairie Drive, Sycamore; Call 815-758-8194 or email them at dekalb_mg@extension.uiuc.edu. If you have questions about vegetable or flower gardening, insect control, trees & small fruits, integrated pest management, turfgrass care, plant diseases, tree & shrub care, or soils and fertility then contact the Master Gardener Help Desk.
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.
