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Richard Hentschel
Extension Educator, Horticulture
University of Illinois Extension
535 South Randall Road
St. Charles, IL 60174-1591
Phone: 630-584-6166
FAX: 630-584-4610
hentsche@illinois.edu

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Green Side Up Radio Show - University of Illinois Extension Specialist, Richard Hentschel discusses timely horticulture issues each Thursday at 6:15 p.m. on WDCB radio, 90.9 FM.

Questions? Contact Richard Hentschel, Extension Educator, Horticulture at hentsche@illinois.edu

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