• Apples & More
  Visit Apples & More to learn about U-pick apple orchards, apple nutrition, varieties & selection, and fun activities for children.
• 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.
• Ornamental Grasses
  Learn how to select the right ornamental grasses for your landscape.
• Our Rose Garden
  Find out how to grow and care for roses in Our Rose Garden.
• Backyard Fruits
  Backyard Fruits gives the basics of growing fruit in the home garden.
• Raspberries & More
  Learn about varieties & selection, how to plant, and where to find nurseries and U-pick farms.
• Living with Wildlife in Illinois
  This website provides residents of Illinois with information about how to coexist with Illinois wildlife.
• Herb Gardening
  Guide to growing and using common herbs.
• Fabulous Foliage
  Looking for a spot of color or unusual foliage in your garden? Fabulous Foliage offers many valuable suggestions.

Master Gardeners
If you enjoy gardening and like to learn 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.

• 2008 Green Thumb Newsletters
• 2008 Master Gardener Newsletters
• 2009 Green Thumb Newsletters
• 2009 Master Gardener Newsletters
• General
  Japanese Beetles Fact Sheet