Join the Department of Horticulture for a seminar featuring horticultural research and field work from our peer institutions. Read more about Dept. of Horticulture Seminar: Peach Horticulture - Virtual
Join the Department of Horticulture for a seminar featuring horticultural research and field work from our peer institutions. Read more about Dept. of Horticulture Seminar: Evaluating Perennial Ornamental Grasses for the Challenging Rain Garden Environment - Virtual
Get inspired and learn what it takes to design and build rain gardens and rain barrels. You will receive practical information on how to create your very own rain gardens or barrels including design and installation tips and plant lists. Read more about Rain Gardens & Rain Barrels - Virtual
The demand for more sustainable gardening practices has Americans looking beyond this country for viable solutions. A relatively recent trend that is picking up in interest is gravel gardens inspired by German horticulturist Cassian Schmidt and used in municipal plantings that previously utilized heavy water, chemical, fertilizer and labor inputs. Read more about Cassian Schmidt Style Gravel Gardens: A New Effort in Sustainable Gardening - Virtual
Join us as Aaron Steil discusses strategies to successfully prune shrubs and vines in the home landscape. Read more about Pruning Shrubs & Vines - Virtual
Dr. Nonnecke will discuss different types of brambles and how to manage them to get the best yields for summer- and fall-bearing raspberries and blackberries grown in the Upper Midwest. Read more about Pruning Brambles - Virtual
Apples trees can be notoriously difficult to prune correctly, especially if the tree has been neglected for a couple years or has become too tall and burdensome to reach the top. In this webinar, we will demonstrate proper pruning technique for large, unruly apple trees as well as some tips and tricks for younger trees to prevent unwanted unruliness. Read more about How to Tame Your Unruly Apple Tree - Virtual
Two webinars in one! Read more about Shade & Conifer Tree Pruning - Virtual
Want a landscape that does more than simply providing beauty? Consider edible landscaping. Dr. Haynes will discuss design tips on vegetables and fruits that work well in Midwestern landscapes. Read more about Edible Landscaping - Virtual
Herbs are great fun to grow in the home landscape – and they are easy to grow, harvest, and keep. Join Bruce Black, University of Illinois Extension Horticulture, to learn more about harvesting and preserving your home-grown herbs to enjoy in recipes all winter. Read more about Harvesting and Preserving Herbs - Virtual
