Integrated Pest Management Comprehensive approach to controlling insects, weeds, and plant pathogens with environmentally and economically sound practices.
Backyard Fruits Backyard Fruits gives the basics of growing fruit in the home garden.
Bug Review Pests bugging you? Check out The Bug Review.
Our Rose Garden Find out how to grow and care for roses in Our Rose Garden.
Local Programs
Master Gardener
The Master Gardener program trains adult volunteers who provide horticulture information to home gardeners.
Rainfall Report
View rainfall reports for Sangamon and Menard County
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:
Jennifer Fishburn
Horticulture Educator
Sangamon-Menard Unit
2501 North 8th Street
Illinois State Fairgrounds, Bldg #30
Springfield, IL 62702
Phone: 217-782-4617
FAX: 217-524-6662 fishburn@illinois.edu