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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 Herb Gardening Our Rose Garden Garden Calendar Gardening with Perennials Tropical Punch
Additional Websites
  • Ornamental Grasses
    Learn how to select the right ornamental grasses for your landscape.
  • Lawn Challenge
    Test your lawn care knowledge in this interactive eight lesson self-study course.
  • 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.
  • Apples & More
    Visit Apples & More to learn about U-pick apple orchards, apple nutrition, varieties & selection, and fun activities for children.
  • Hort Corner Video
    Watch the Extension experts.
  • Lawn Talk
    Learn what grass varieties are best for your lawn, how to deal with shady areas, when to fertilize your lawn & more!
  • 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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Upcoming Events

Tree ID & Maintenance Telenet
Oakwood, Illinois (Vermilion County)
September 16, 2008

Going Green with Evergreens Telenet
Oakwood, Illinois (Vermilion County)
September 30, 2008

Backyard Composting Telenet
Oakwood, Illinois (Vermilion County)
October 14, 2008

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Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Vermilion County Unit
12190 U.S. Route 150
Oakwood, IL 61858
Phone: 217-442-8615
FAX: 217-442-8628
vermilion_co@extension.uiuc.edu

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