University of Illinois Extension-Franklin County-Horticulture & Environment

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Bug Review
Pests bugging you? Check out The Bug Review.
West Nile Virus
Learn what you can do to protect yourself from West Nile Virus.
Common Vegetable Problems
Learn about common vegetable insect pests and diseases.
Composting in the Home Garden
Turn your yard waste into compost.
Container Gardening
Learn the basics of creating a great looking container garden.
HomeTips
A special website for information about caring in and around your home.
Groundcovers to Know and Use
Everything you ever wanted to know about groundcovers including a directory of 35 different groundcovers.
Strawberries & More
Your guide to growing strawberries, u-pick strawberry farms, strawberry nutrition, and selection & care.

Horticulture & Environment Resources

Our other program areas....

News & Updates
Green Thumb Lawn and garden news for Southern Illinois residents.
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.

For more information about these programs, please contact:

Marc Lamczyk
Program Coordinator, Agriculture
Franklin County Unit
1212 Route 14 West
Benton, IL 62812
Phone: 618-439-3178
FAX: 618-439-2953
lamczyk@illinois.edu

Joy Richey
County Extension Director
Franklin County Unit
1212 Route 14 West
Benton, IL 62812
Phone: 618-439-3178
FAX: 618-439-2953
jarichey@illinois.edu

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