• Soil Testing
  Need to test your soil? Here's what you need to know.
• Schools Online
  Wonderful interactive curricula for students about a variety of science and social studies topics.
• Herb Gardening
  Guide to growing and using common herbs.
• Gardening with Perennials
  Gardening with Perennials will tell you how to plant and care for a garden that will bloom year after year.
• Raspberries & More
  Learn about varieties & selection, how to plant, and where to find nurseries and U-pick farms.
• Bulbs & More
  Bulbs & More teaches you all about selecting, planting and landscaping with bulbs.
• Gardener's Corner
  Four seasons of gardening information.
• Ornamental Grasses
  Learn how to select the right ornamental grasses for your landscape.
• Trees Are Terrific
  Travel with Pierre as you learn all about how trees are important to us!

Green Thumb Operation
The Green Thumb Operation uses vacant land around Decatur to promote self-sufficiency and community pride through practical gardening applications.

Macon County Master Gardener Projects
Did you ever wonder what Master Gardeners do as volunteers with U of I Extension? Check out the growing list of community outreach efforts headed by this dedicated group!

Master Gardeners
The Master Gardener program trains adult volunteers who provide horticulture information to home gardeners.

• 4 Seasons Telenets
  Telenets offer an opportunity to hear state experts discuss a wide variety of home horticulture topics. Schedules are released each season, and preregistration is encouraged at (217) 877-6042.
  
  
• emerald ash borer
  Information on emerald ash borer.
  
  
• Illinois Specialty Crops and Agritourism Conference
  
  
• Master Gardener Purchase Request
  Directions: Please fill out this form, save to your computer and send as an attachment.
  
  
• Master Gardener Purchase Request Form
  Form for purchases