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Contact Us

Nikki Keltner
Program Coordinator (Stephenson County)
University of Illinois Extension
Building R, Highland Community College,
2998 W Pearl City Rd
Freeport, IL 61032
Phone: 815-235-4125
FAX: 815-232-9006
nkeltner@illinois.edu

Meghan Bowe
Program Coordinator (Winnebago County)
University of Illinois Extension
1040 North Second Street
Rockford, IL 61107
Phone: 815-986-4357
FAX: 815-986-4329
mbowe@illinois.edu

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Additional Websites

• Annuals Evaluation Garden
  Trials of annuals in a full-sun location for landscape applications
• Apples & More
  Visit Apples & More to learn about U-pick apple orchards, apple nutrition, varieties & selection, and fun activities for children.
• Backyard Fruits
  Backyard Fruits gives the basics of growing fruit in the home garden.
• Raspberries & More
  Learn about varieties & selection, how to plant, and where to find nurseries and U-pick farms.
• Strawberries & More
  Your guide to growing strawberries, u-pick strawberry farms, strawberry nutrition, and selection & care.
• Selecting Shrubs for Your Home
  Find the right shrub for your home landscape at Selecting Shrubs for Your Home.
• Selecting Trees for Your Home
  Find the right tree for your home landscape at Selecting Trees for Your Home.
• Ornamental Grasses
  Learn how to select the right ornamental grasses for your landscape.
• Gardening with Annuals
  Find out how annual flowers can brighten your garden.

Local Resources and Information - Horticulture and Gardening Programs

• Good Bug vs. Bad Bug Lecture with Dr. Phil Nixon
  
  

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