Lawn FAQs Here's answers to our most frequently asked questions.
Soil Testing Need to test your soil? Here's what you need to know.
Composting for the Homeowner This site gives an excellent indepth discussion of the science of composting, why it is important to compost, how to build a compost pile, and materials needed for composting.
Integrated Pest Management Comprehensive approach to controlling insects, weeds, and plant pathogens with environmentally and economically sound practices.
Hort Answers Learn more about the plants and their problems in your yard and garden.
Local Programs
Master Gardeners
If you enjoy gardening and like to learn to share your gardening knowledge, the Master Gardener program may be for you. All you need is an interest in gardening, an open mind, and a willingness to share your knowledge with others.
Extension Dimension
Are you having a hard time connecting with your children or spouse? Is it hard to keep up with the family schedule? If you are like many families, family time together can be difficult to come by, so that is why mealtime is a great opportunity to spend time visiting with your family. The Family Mealtime Challenge is a University of Illinois Extension effort to encourage families to eat together. Fall is a great time for your family to “Strive for Five” by eating five meals together each week.
Crop, Stock and Ledger
Crop, Stock and Ledger covers a variety of agricultural and natural resources issues.
The Homeowner's Column
Sandy Mason's Homeowners Column discusses hot topics in the home landscape each week.
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.
Good Gardening
A bimonthly newsletter on yard and garden topics intended for citizens in northern Illinois.
Illinois Pesticide Review
The Illinois Pesticide Review provides concise information on legislation, regulations, and other developments directly impacting pesticide use in Illinois.
New Agriculture Network
Seasonal advice for field crop and vegetable growers interested in organic agriculture.
