Did you know that nearly 25% of kitchen scraps end up in landfills? What if you could turn those food scraps into something valuable instead? Items like coffee grounds, eggshells, and melon rinds can ...

Nanoplastics are everywhere. These fragments are so tiny they can accumulate on bacteria and be taken up by plant roots; they ...

Most farmers’ market visitors are familiar with seeing tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucumber, and other high-value horticultural crops on vendor tables throughout the season. This year, a new and ...

Dealing with food allergies doesn’t mean sacrificing nutrition or flavor. With a bit of creativity and planning, you can make healthy substitutions that keep meals safe and satisfying.

Join us for a refreshing stroll and discover the countless benefits of walking for adults of all ages. Meet at the playground. Every Monday and Friday at 5 PM, April 28 through June 20 (except May 26, ...

The Lee County Master Gardeners will be hosting their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 17 at the Lee County Fairgrounds and 4-H Center. The sale will be open from 8 AM to 11 AM (or until plants run ...

As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. This author will be heading out to pasture and retiring in May after working with University of Illinois Extension since 1993. I have sincerely ...

During my time as an Illinois Extension educator, I have run across many garden myths. Too many to keep track of. But some myths keep on coming up in teaching and talking with Illinoisians. Some myths ...

In episode 72 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, Mila Marshall of the Sierra Club’s Illinois Chapter discussed the group’s work to reduce nutrient loss across the state. As a Clean Water ...