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Horticulture & Environment
Through Extension's Master Gardener volunteer program, more than 80 Vermilion County residents have become certified Master Gardeners.

Featured Websites
Bulbs & More Pumpkins & More Stepping Stones to Perennial Garden Design Garden Calendar Gardening with Perennials Gardener's Corner
Additional Websites
  • Ornamental Grasses
    Learn how to select the right ornamental grasses for your landscape.
  • Lawn Talk
    Learn what grass varieties are best for your lawn, how to deal with shady areas, when to fertilize your lawn & more!
  • Hort Corner
    An extensive website about plants, home gardening, insects, trees and shrubs.
  • Master Gardener Links
    An extensive collection of websites to augment Master Gardener training.
  • 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.
  • Soil Testing
    Need to test your soil? Here's what you need to know.
  • Illinois Vegetable Garden Guide
    A guide for growing, harvesting, and exhibiting vegetables.
  • Hort Answers
    Learn more about the plants and their problems in your yard and garden.
  • Selecting Trees for Your Home
    Find the right tree for your home landscape at Selecting Trees for Your Home.
Local Programs
Master Gardeners

Master Gardeners
The Master Gardener program trains adult volunteers who provide horticulture information to Vermilion County residents.

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Podcasts

Gardener's Corner

Gardening Tips and Techniques from University of Illinois Extension
Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Stacy Larson
County Director, Vermilion County
Vermilion County Unit
12190 U.S. Route 150
Oakwood, IL 61858
Phone: 217-442-8615
FAX: 217-442-8628
larsons@illinois.edu

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