University of Illinois Extension-Randolph County-Horticulture & Environment

Extension's efforts don't stop on the farm. Commercial and residential advice and programs are available in Horticulture and the Environment...

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Focus on Plant Problems
Is disease affecting your plants and trees? Learn more at this website.
Lawn Talk
Learn what grass varieties are best for your lawn, how to deal with shady areas, when to fertilize your lawn & more!
Herb Gardening
Guide to growing and using common herbs.
Backyard Fruits
Backyard Fruits gives the basics of growing fruit in the home garden.
Ornamental Grasses
Learn how to select the right ornamental grasses for your landscape.
Taste of Gardening
Here's a great resource for learning the basics of gardening.
Hort Corner Video
Watch the Extension experts.
Water Gardening
Learn about aquatic plant selection and cultivation as well as container water gardening.

Local Programs
	Master Gardeners The Master Gardener program trains adult volunteers to help disseminate up-to-date, research-based horticulture information to home gardeners.

Horticulture & Environment Resources

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News & Updates
Green Thumb Lawn and garden news for Southern Illinois residents.
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.

Volunteer Opportunities
Master Gardener Program Master Gardeners are volunteers trained by Extension Educators to educate the public and enhance their communities through horticulture.

For more information about these programs, please contact:

Randolph County Unit
313 West Belmont Street
Sparta, IL 62286
Phone: 618-443-4364
FAX: 618-443-1922
randolph_co@extension.uiuc.edu