Do you want to learn more about gardening, but aren’t sure where to start? Do you already know a lot, but want to see other techniques and ask questions? The Neighborhood ...

Get ready for a delicious tradition! The annual McDonough County 4-H Pork Chop Barbeque is happening on Friday, May 2nd, from ...

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With summer gardens gearing up, it’s time to take canning equipment out of storage. Illinois Extension offers free dial-gauge ...

SIMPSON, Ill. - For a decade, the Summer Twilight Series has been a beloved tradition in southern Illinois, bringing farmers, ...

What's so important about soil? Only everything. Soil supports all life. It provides the foundation for plant growth for food production, livestock grazing, infrastructure development, and human ...

The mission of Illinois Extension is to serve the residents of Illinois by translating scientific research into practical, actionable information they can use across a wide range of everyday topics.

URBANA, Ill. — The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Agriculture, is donating meat ...

Check out food preservation favorites to make the most of seasonally available harvests. Preserving food using a boiling water bath, pressure, or steam canner creates shelf-stable foods but can be ...

We recommend that home canners contact their local Extension office to schedule appointments for canner testing or ask about drop-off options.

Growing small fruits in the home garden offers many advantages to a gardener who is willing to pro- vide the space and care plants require. All major small fruits, including strawberries, raspberries, ...

Everyday Environment explores the intricate web of connections that bind us to the natural world. From water, air, energy, plants, and animals to the complex interactions within these elements, we aim ...