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Horticulture
The horticulture program of the Knox County Unit strives to disseminate up-to-date research based information to home gardeners through workshops, publications, public speaking, garden tours and displays.

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Hort Corner Gardening with Annuals Gardening with Perennials Groundcovers to Know and Use Illinois Master Gardeners Lawn FAQs
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Community Supported Agriculture

Community Supported Agriculture
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) reflects an innovative and resourceful strategy to connect local farmers with the local consumers.

Local Food Systems

Local Food Systems
A local food system (LFS) is more than farmers markets or roadside produce stands. A LFS is a network of producers, processors, retailers, and consumers that work together in a specific geographic area to produce, distribute, and consume locally grown and processed foods.

Master Gardeners

Master Gardeners
Knox County Master Gardeners share their knowledge and enthusiasm to grow through educational and community beautification projects.

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News & Updates
Master Gardener Newsletter
News from the Knox County Master Gardener Program.
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.
Imagine
Newsletter from the state Master Gardeners Office
Upcoming Events

Backyard Composting (2008 Fall Gardening Series)
Rockford, Illinois (Winnebago County)
October 14, 2008

Local Foods Dinner
Rockford, Illinois (Winnebago County)
October 18, 2008

Photo Galleries
Dig Into Spring Youth Session 2007
Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Kari Houle
Extension Unit Educator, Horticulture
Knox County Unit
180 S Soangetaha Rd, Ste 108
Galesburg, IL 61401-5595
Phone: 309-342-5108
FAX: 309-342-1768
khoule@illinois.edu

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