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Vegetables from the home garden are fresher, may have better nutrient values, and are often less costly than those sold in stores. In addition to providing wholesome, low-cost food, vegetable gardening is an interesting hobby, one in which the whole family can take part.

Welcome to SI Gardening .... News and resources for Southern Illinois gardeners. The information on this site is applicable to the southern third of Illinois.

Recipe of the Month
Peachy Fruit Salad (10 servings) Ingredients:
  • 1 can (12-ounce) peach pie filling
  • 1 can (8.4-ounce)mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 can (12-ounce) pineapple chunks, drained
  • 2 bananas, sliced
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced

Instructions: 1. Mix all ingredients together well. 2. Chill overnight.

NUTRITION FACTS (per serving) - Calories 80 ~ fat 0 g ~ calories from fat ~ sodium 10 mg ~ total carbohydrate 21 g ~ fiber 2 g

Questions? Contact Ann Oswalt, Community Worker - Family Nutrition Program at oswalt@uiuc.edu

Lawrence County 4-H Events

Dear 4-H member,

The 4-H Veterinary Health Inspection will be Tuesday June 30 and Wednesday July 1.  Check out the Lawrence County 4-H fair under forms and downloads for information and the schedule

Questions? Contact Jane E. Inyart, Lawrence County Community Worker, 4-H Youth and Family at inyart@uiuc.edu

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Podcasts

Closing Market Report

A daily review of farm and agriculture markets in the Midwest

Challenges at the Supermarket

JoAn Todd covers topics in basic nutrition and food buying.

Illini Farm Report

News for and about Illinois farms from University of Illinois Extension
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BioEnergy Blog
A roundup of research news and related topics dealing with biofuels.
Gardener's Corner
Four seasons of gardening information.
Lawrence 4-H Newsletter
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Upcoming Events

Richland Co. Fair
July 3-11, 2009

Lawrence County 4-H Fair
July 23 - August 1, 2009

Beef Field Day
Simpson, Illinois (Pope County)
July 23, 2009

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Extension Council
Extension councils serve in an advisory role cooperating with Extension staff to provide educational programs to the public. Learn more about the Lawrence-Richland Unit Extension Council.
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Lawrence-Richland Unit
Lawrence County Office
600 Cherry Lane
P.O. Box 657
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
Phone: 618-943-5018
FAX: 618-943-4968
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Richland County Office
306 S. Fair
P.O. Box 130
Olney, IL 62450
Phone: 618-395-2191
FAX: 618-392-4906
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