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.
Fabulous Foliage Looking for a spot of color or unusual foliage in your garden? Fabulous Foliage offers many valuable suggestions.
My First Garden Learn how to plan, nurture and enjoy the benefits of a beautiful flower or vegetable garden.
Focus on Plant Problems Is disease affecting your plants and trees? Learn more at this website.
Local Programs
Community Supported Agriculture
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) reflects an innovative and resourceful strategy to connect local farmers with the local consumers.
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
Knox County Master Gardeners share their knowledge and enthusiasm to grow through educational and community beautification projects.
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
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