Homeowners, landscape professionals and municipalities throughout DuPage County rely on Extension as their source for unbiased research-based horticulture information.
Horticulture Happenings
Master Gardeners will be available on Monday - Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to answer your gardening questions. Call 630-955-1123 and ask to speak with the Master Gardener. We are offering a variety of horticulture classes. Register now to ensure your spot!
Green Side Up Radio Show - University of Illinois Extension Specialist, Richard Hentschel discusses timely horticulture issues each Thursday at 6:15 p.m. on WDCB radio, 90.9 FM.
Questions? Contact Mary Horek, Assistant-Horticulture at
mhorek@uiuc.edu
Container Gardening Learn the basics of creating a great looking container garden.
Integrated Pest Management Comprehensive approach to controlling insects, weeds, and plant pathogens with environmentally and economically sound practices.
Adventures of Herman Squirmin' Herman the Worm teaches students all about worms and how to make their own worm bin in this interactive curriculum.
Local Programs
Horticulture Speakers Bureau
Horticulture speakers available to your organization...choose from a whole garden of topics!
Master Gardeners
University of Illinois Extension DuPage County trains and supports adults to volunteer as University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners. In 2008, 109 certified Master Gardeners and Interns are bringing University of Illinois Extension horticulture information to DuPage County.
Ready, Set, Grow!
Horticulture Classes for Winter/Spring 2008. Here is your chance to learn from some of Illinois' leading home and garden experts.
Conservation Connections
Conservation best practices, natural resource decision-making , current research in the field and bridging research with local practice.
Master Gardeners University of Illinois Extension DuPage County trains and supports adults to volunteer as University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners. Call our office to get on the list of interested applicants for our next class in 2009.
Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:
Mary Horek
Assistant-Horticulture
DuPage County Unit
1100 E. Warrenville Road
Suite 170
Naperville, IL 60563
Phone: 630-955-1123
FAX: 630-955-1180 mhorek@uiuc.edu
