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August 20, 2013
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September 3, 2013
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Jennifer Nelson (Schultz)
Extension Educator, Horticulture
University of Illinois Extension
3351 N. President Howard Brown Blvd.
Decatur, IL 62521
Phone: 217-877-6042
FAX: 217-877-4564
jaschult@illinois.edu

Master Gardener Upcoming Events

Enjoy these upcoming summer events hosted by the Macon County Master Gardeners.

Macon County Master Gardener Annual Garden Walk - Sunday, June 9, 2013 from 3:00pm - 7:00pm. Tour seven beautiful gardens. For tickets please contact the Macon County Extension Office at 217.877.6042.

Questions? Contact Karina Moore, Program Coordinator, Master Gardeners at kmoor02s@illinois.edu

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Wildflowers
A directory of more than 140 different Illinois wildflowers
Soil Testing
Need to test your soil? Here's what you need to know.
Herb Gardening
Guide to growing and using common herbs.
Selecting Shrubs for Your Home
Find the right shrub for your home landscape at Selecting Shrubs for Your Home.
University of Illinois Plant Clinic
Let us help with your plant problems. We do plant and insect identification, diagnosis of disease, insect, weed and chemical injury (chemical injury on field crops only), nematode assays, and help with nutrient related problems, as well as recommendations involving these diagnoses.
Pastos Ornamentales
Aprenda a elegir los pastos ornamentales adecuados para su parquización.
Distance Diagnostics
A website to help people diagnose and identify plant and pest problems.
Taste of Gardening
Here's a great resource for learning the basics of gardening.
Selecting Trees for Your Home
Find the right tree for your home landscape at Selecting Trees for Your Home.