University of Illinois Extension-Jasper/Cumberland-Horticulture & Environment

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Lawn Talk
Learn what grass varieties are best for your lawn, how to deal with shady areas, when to fertilize your lawn & more!
Ornamental Grasses
Learn how to select the right ornamental grasses for your landscape.
Apples & More
Visit Apples & More to learn about U-pick apple orchards, apple nutrition, varieties & selection, and fun activities for children.

Local Programs
	Master Gardeners The Master Gardener program in the Jasper/Cumberland Unit has trained over 35 individuals over the past twelve to fifteen years.

Video Features
Herb Gardening Broadband \| 56k Modem

Our other program areas....

News & Updates
	The Homeowner's Column Sandy Mason's Homeowners Column discusses hot topics in the home landscape each week.
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.
Green Thumb Lawn and garden news for Southern Illinois residents.

Upcoming Events

Four Seasons Gardening - Fall Series - Tree Identification and Maintenance - Newton
September 16, 2008

Four Seasons Gardening - Fall Series - Tree Identification and Maintenance - Toledo
September 16, 2008

Four Seasons Gardening - Fall Series - Going Green and Evergreens - Newton
September 30, 2008

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For more information about these programs, please contact:

Don O. Frederick
County Extension Director
Jasper/Cumberland Unit
1401 Clayton
P.O. Box 31
Newton, IL 62448
Phone: 618-783-2521
FAX: 618-783-2232
dfrederi@illinois.edu

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