We are all somewhat eager to get into the yard to do some gardening. As you anticipate what changes and improvement you wish to make, consider coming to the annual Fulton Plant Sale on Saturday, May 8, 2021. The location is Cattail Park just north of Fulton, IL. Follow 8th Avenue
While Hosta plants come in varied colors, sizes, textures, and bloom times, there are many more shade-loving beauties from which to choose. They often give the gardener a similar effect. Whiteside County Master Gardeners prepared a “Demonstration Shade Garden,” at University of Illinois Extension Office, 12923 Lawrence Road, in Sterling,
This poem by the late Shel Silverstein seemed apropos of Earth Day, Thursday morning, April, 21, 2021.
The University of Illinois Extension is pleased to announce our newest Master Gardener Interns for Whiteside County. LuAnn Meyer, below left, and Paula Reid graduated from the Master Gardener program on Thursday, November 19, 2020.
Clinton Community College Bickelhaupt Arboretum now welcomes guests to the east portion of the arboretum for the remaining weeks of Arts at the Arb 2020. The 5th annual Arts at the Arb features artist Terry Rathje, whose work will be displayed through October. Due to the large number of trees
Due to continued precautions with the spread of COVID-19 and to insure the health and safety of the consumer and our staff, the annual spring Fulton Plant Sale will be cancelled. Difficulty securing a public site, volunteers, and plant supply all contributed to the decision. We hope to return in
On April 22, 2020, Sharon Moore wrote, “Several members of [Morrison] Garden Club along with three other volunteers laid 15 yards of mulch today at Odell Public Library.” Drive through the library parking lot at 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, to appreciate their annual spring embellishment. Pictured left-to-right are
Whiteside County Soil and Water District is looking to the future and spring planting season. They have four-to-six-inch native plants for sale at $4.25. Click here for the order form. Please call 815-772-2124, extension 3, or hand deliver the form and payment to WCSWD, 16255 Liberty Street, Morrison, IL 61270,
If you are suffering from a bit of “cabin fever” or winter blahs, think Spring! Before you know it, spring will be arriving, with early blossoms leading into summer blooms. So, it is time to plan now. Start thinking of what magnificent floral arrangements you could make of fresh-cut flowers
Take a leap off the beaten path to discover an art gallery without walls. Visit the Clinton Community College Bickelhaupt Arboretum during “Arts at the Arb 2019.” The event will be held from dawn to dusk, Thursday, August 1, through Saturday, August 31. The 4th annual Arts at the Arb
Ready to plant your garden? Stop by your local Whiteside County Library and check out the assortment of free seeds to get started. Whiteside County Master Gardeners will be on hand at local libraries, to talk about container gardening and to answer all your questions about starting a garden. Pictured
Do you know “What Has Wandered into Your Woods?” This is what Kudzu does to an Illinois woodland. Discover how to mange invasive plants at a workshop on Friday, February 1, 2019, from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. Registration starts at 8:30. Register by Tuesday, January 29, at www.TreesForever.org /WanderedIntoYourWoods. The
Calling all nature lovers! Enhance your love of nature through hands-on learning and community-based service. Practice lifelong learning and sharing. Give back to nature. Become a Master Naturalist. We hope to start a Master Naturalist training this summer. If you have a love for the outdoors, care about the local
“Succulent Wreaths,” a program presented by University of Illinois Extension, will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Join Extension Educator Bruce Black to learn about Succulent Wreaths: their biology how to build one their care. The webinar will be offered at Whiteside Extension Office, 12923 Lawrence Road, Sterling, IL,
University of Illinois Extension will host a Fruit Tree Pruning workshop on Saturday, January 19, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The location is Super Wash Training Center, 707 W. Lincolnway, and Morrison, IL. Extension Educators Bruce Black and Grant McCarty will instruct participants in the following: basic structure