Has this cold, dreary weather been making you wish you could get outside and play in the ‘dirt’? Or perhaps you’re looking for ways to improve your garden soil during the winter. Worm composting, or ...

Illinois Extension's core mission is to be a source of research-based knowledge that helps community members solve challenges and improve their lives. On this week’s Good Growing podcast, Chris and ...

Dystocia, meaning “difficult birth,” often results in loss of a calf or complications after birth of a live calf. Some examples of complications after a difficult birth can include aspiration ...

The holiday season is that special time of year when family, friends, and neighbors come together to celebrate the conclusion of a year in peace and fellowship. December, specifically, is a great ...

Although the weather outside may be frightful, the Good Growing team wants to wish you and yours a season of peace, joy, and rest. Enjoy this final article from our team in 2024. Thank you for your ...

With holiday plants abounding these days, it is hard to miss the delicate and airy blooms of paperwhites (Narcissus spp.). These blooming bulbs are a common holiday gift that brings a hint of the ...

The Black-capped and Carolina chickadee’s range only barely intersects, so identification is typically as easy as finding out which side of the line you are on. Unfortunately, for those within a few ...

Illinois Extension's core mission is to be a source of research-based knowledge that helps community members solve challenges and improve their lives. Welcome to the Good Growing podcast! In this ...

Overgrazing is the failure to match animal grazing to forage growth and production. Overgrazing occurs when animals are allowed to continuously harvest a plant without allowing the plant to feed ...

There is a wide variety of study materials available to help you prepare for the Illinois Pesticide Applicator/Operator Licensure Exams. These materials may be purchased online or by contacting ...

Another home invader that we are starting to see more and more of in Illinois is the brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys, Stål). This invasive pest is known to feed on over 300 plants and is ...

Prescribed fire can be complex and challenging in many respects, but it also provides numerous ecological benefits. Kevin Rohling, Extension Specialist in Forest Management and Ecology, will lead this ...