FARM

Layering It on Thick Layering It on Thick

Lasagna gardening is organic, earth-friendly and most importantly, incredibly easy.

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Container Garden Excitement Container Garden Excitement

3 steps to easy container gardening

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Energy to Burn

From windmills to biofuels, Illinois has power to spare.

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Green Gold

Asparagus is a prolific veggie

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FOOD

D’Arcy’s D’Arcy’s

This eatery thrives on serving up Springfield’s culinary claim to fame – the horseshoe.

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Kelly’s Bakery is Icing on the Cake Kelly’s Bakery is Icing on the Cake

Kelly’s Bakery and Cafe is known for decadent desserts, farm-fresh soups and unique sandwiches

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Eat Like Locavores

Farmers' markets encourage finding high-quality, fresh foods close to home.

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Farm Food

Find recipes from Illinois farm families in this cookbook.

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FINDS

Comfort Food Comfort Food

Taste the best shrimp recipes at the Golconda Shrimp Festival.

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Patch Things Up Patch Things Up

Pick out the perfect pumpkin at an Illinois farm.

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Happy Anniversary, Earth Day!

Tips for going green this year

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A Trip Down Memory Lane

Take a step back in time during the Old Settlers Days in Calhoun County.

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Wild Baked Acorn Squash

A flavorful side dish of squash, stuffed with rice, pecans and Gouda cheese.

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