University of Illinois Extension

Archives for June 2010

June 29, 2010
Sandy Mason and Deb Guardia

Extension horticulturist Sandy Mason talks with home gardener Deb Guardia about what drew her to growing Hosta and what she'd put at the top of her list of Hosta favorites.

June 22, 2010
Sandy Mason and Deb Guardia

Extension horticulture educator Sandy Mason discusses selecting plants at the garden center with home gardener Deb Guardia.

June 21, 2010
Jeff Rugg, Unit Educator, Horticulture/IPM

Extension horticulturist Jeff Rugg discusses bush zucchini -- a good vegetable for small space gardens.

June 15, 2010
Jeff Rugg, Unit Educator, Horticulture/IPM

Two different kinds of water garden filtration -- mechanical and biological -- are demonstrated and described in this video.

June 8, 2010
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

Gazania is a great choice for hot, dry and sunny spots in the garden.

June 4, 2010
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

Melampodium is a great annual for full open sun spots in the garden.

June 1, 2010
Greg Stack, Extension Educator, Horticulture

Most ornamental grasses for the garden prefer full sun, but Hakone Grass is an excellent choice for shade.