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Horticulture & Environment
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

Featured Websites
Hort Answers Watch Your Garden Grow Backyard Fruits Lawn FAQs Our Rose Garden Soil Testing
Additional Websites
Local Programs
Horticulture Speakers Bureau

Horticulture Speakers Bureau
Horticulture speakers available to your organization...choose from a whole garden of topics!

Master Gardener Help Line

Master Gardener Help Line
Need Gardening Advice? Call the Master Gardener Help Line.

Master Gardeners

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!

Ready, Set, Grow!
Horticulture Classes for Winter/Spring 2008. Here is your chance to learn from some of Illinois' leading home and garden experts.

Horticulture & Environment Resources

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Online Forms & Surveys

Ask the Master Gardener

Master Gardener Survey

Program Registrations

Gettin' Buggy Day Camp
Register by July 28, 2008

Ready, Set, Grow! Summer/Fall 2008
Register by October 29, 2008

News & Updates

News Releases

DuPage Garden Thymes
News from the DuPage County Master Gardener Program
Conservation Connections
Conservation best practices, natural resource decision-making , current research in the field and bridging research with local practice.
Gardener's Corner
Four seasons of gardening information.
Good Gardening
A bimonthly newsletter on yard and garden topics intended for citizens in northern Illinois.
Upcoming Events

Garden Help Line
Naperville, Illinois (DuPage County)
July 7, 2008

The Herb Patch
Carol Stream, Illinois (DuPage County)
July 7, 2008

Garden Help Line
Naperville, Illinois (DuPage County)
July 8, 2008

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Volunteer Opportunities
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

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