Apples & More Visit Apples & More to learn about U-pick apple orchards, apple nutrition, varieties & selection, and fun activities for children.
Backyard Fruits Backyard Fruits gives the basics of growing fruit in the home garden.
Illinois Master Gardeners Master Gardeners are a group of volunteers trained by University of Illinois Extension educators to provide a network of gardening programs and horticultural activities to educate the public and enhance life in their communities.
Raspberries & More Learn about varieties & selection, how to plant, and where to find nurseries and U-pick farms.
Local Programs
Master Gardeners
Montgomery County Master Gardeners use their training to help individuals with their home horticulture issues. Each year, local Master Gardeners return over volunteer hours in support of area beautification projects,and home horticulture topics of special interests throughout the year.
Horticulture & Environment Resources
Living with Wildlife in Illinois Site helps identify animals, suggests ways to prevent problems, provides wildlife directory and answers many public health and safety questions.
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.
For more information about these programs, please contact:
Montgomery County Unit
#1 Industrial Park Dr.
(North of Route 16 on the edge of Schram City)
Hillsboro, IL 62049
Phone: 217-532-3941 FAX: 217-532-3944 montgomery_co@extension.uiuc.edu
