"Homegrown" Horticulture Columns Catch the weekly, bimonthly and monthly columns written by Linda Smith, McLean County Master Gardener.
2009 Four Seasons Telenet Series The Four Seasons Gardening program is your chance to learn from some of Illinois' leading lawn and garden experts. Whether you need advice on growing vegetables, or you want to learn how to build a water garden, or you want to try bonsai, you'll
get the answers you need at our
Four Seasons Gardening program.
Amaryllis for Indoor Color Brighten up your home and chase away the winter doldrums by potting up Amaryllis.
Backyard Conservation Just as they do on the farm, conservation practices on nonagricultural land can help increase food and shelter for birds and other wildlife, control soil erosion, reduce sediment in waterways, conserve water and improve water quality, inspire a stewardship ethic, and beautify the landscape.
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.
Garden Calendar A helpful monthly guide to know what to do in your garden.
Houseplants Find out what houseplant is best for your growing conditions.
Illinois Master Gardeners Master Gardeners are a group of individuals trained by University of Illinois Extension educators to provide gardening programs and horticultural activities to educate the public and enhance life in thier communities.
Planting Garlic Planting garlic in the fall, six weeks before the ground freezes, is the best way to ensure that the plants will begin to emerge in March or early April, said a University of Illinois horticulture educator.
