Fruit Trees: Which Varieties Grow Well in Illinois?
If you’re a home gardener who is interested in fruit trees, make sure you pick a species that will do well in the Illinois climate.
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Chicago Neighborhood Gardens Grow Veggies, Community Spirit
More than 600 community gardens across Chicago have sprouted green space in urban areas to grow fresh produce in the city.
Sweet Corn Recipes: We’re All Ears
Learn about corn varieties, storage tips and recipes including Creamy Chili-Lime Creamed Corn, Corn and Blueberry Salad, Grilled Corn, Black Bean and Avocado Salsa, and Potato Corn Chowder.
Easter Dinner Recipes
For your Easter dinner menu planning, consider these recipes. From the Coca-Cola Country Ham recipe, to potato salads, vegetables and pies, these recipes will please the whole family.
Find a Pick-Your-Own Strawberry Farm Near You
The Illinois Farm Visit website offers an easy-to-use resource for finding pick-your-own farms across the state for fresh strawberries this spring.
Debunk Farming Myths During Illinois Farming Month
March is Illinois Farming Month, and we’re celebrating the industry by finding the truth behind some common farming tall tales.
MarketMaker Grows Farmers Market Resource
MarketMaker, a University of Illinois Extension online marketing program, is growing and adding new features to better serve both farmers and consumers.
Feeding Food Deserts: New Initiative Works to Identify Communities Without Access to Healthy Food
A new initiative has mapped low-income communities without ready access to healthy and affordable food across the state. Find out if you’re near one of these food deserts with a locator tool by the USDA.
Move Over, Iceberg: Fun and Flavorful Spring Salads
Add interest (and nutrition) to your salads with a different type of green. The traditional, common iceberg is making way for the rich, deep greens of kale, arugula, collards and spinach – and here are a few recipes for fun, flavorful salads.
Southwest Illinois: Horseradish Capital of America
Nationwide, roughly 24 million pounds of horseradish roots are ground and processed each year to produce some 6 million gallons of prepared horseradish. Illinois grows the lion’s share.
