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Horticulture & Environment
A "Homegrown" Columnist
Catch the monthly, bimonthly and weekly horticulture columns written by McLean County Master Gardener, Linda Smith. Scroll down the Hort web page until you find the link called "HOMEGROWN" HORTICULTURE COLUMNS.

Questions? Contact Linda Smith, Secretary at lssmith3@uiuc.edu

Featured Websites
Bulbs & More Garden Calendar Composting for the Homeowner Hort Answers Selecting Trees for Your Home Master Gardener Links
Additional Websites
  • Lawn Talk
    Learn what grass varieties are best for your lawn, how to deal with shady areas, when to fertilize your lawn & more!
  • Soil Testing
    Need to test your soil? Here's what you need to know.
  • Lawn FAQs
    Here's answers to our most frequently asked questions.
  • Christmas Trees & More
    Learn all about Christmas trees, as well as a listing of Christmas tree farms in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan.
  • Hort Corner
    An extensive website about plants, home gardening, insects, trees and shrubs.
  • Houseplants
    Find out what houseplant is best for your growing conditions.
  • University of Illinois Plant Clinic
    The University of Illinois Plant Clinic has served as a clearinghouse for plant problems since 1976.
  • Groundcovers to Know and Use
    Everything you ever wanted to know about groundcovers including a directory of 35 different groundcovers.
  • Illinois Steward
    The Illinois Steward features articles about stewardship, conservation, preservation, and restoration of natural areas in Illinois.
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Master Gardeners
If you enjoy gardening and want 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.

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Latest Links
Linking the McLean County Extension Newsletter and YOU to the latest breaking news releases from UI educators.

Illinois Country Living Garden Column
Gardening ideas originially published in Illinois Country Living.

The Homeowner's Column
Sandy Mason's Homeowners Column discusses hot topics in the home landscape each week.

News Releases

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.
Gardener's Corner
Four seasons of gardening information.
Imagine
Newsletter from the state Master Gardeners Office
Podcasts

Spotlight on Natural Resources

Current topics in Illinois natural resources

Gardener's Corner

Gardening Tips and Techniques from University of Illinois Extension
Photo Galleries
Master Gardener Bus trip to Madison, WI
Master Gardener 10th Anniversary Party
Unity Center Garden Build
Holland, MI Trip
Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Donald E. Meyer
County Extension Director, McLean County
McLean County Unit
402 North Hershey Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
Phone: 309-663-8306
FAX: 309-663-8270
demeyer@illinois.edu

Sharon Becker
Horticulture
McLean County Unit
402 North Hershey Road
Bloomington, IL 61704
Phone: 309-663-8306
FAX: 309-663-8270
sbecker@illinois.edu

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