University of Illinois Extension
January 25, 2010
John Church

Extension Educator in Natural Resources, John Chruch, explains what goes into planning a good wind break. Where to site it, what types of trees to use and how to space the trees.

 
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January 16, 2010
Duane Friend

Indoor Air Pollution can be a hazard to your family's health. Duane Friend tells you what to watch for, and some ways to improve the air quality in your home.

 
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December 7, 2009
Duane Friend

After your Christmas tree is ready for disposal, if you have a pond, Duane Friend from the University of Illinois Extension has a way to improve your fish habitat. He gives tips on placement and how to sink the tree.

 
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November 20, 2009
John Church

Christmas tree season is nearly upon us. John Church, educator in Natural Resources for the University of Illinois Extension explains how to pick a Christmas Tree as well as how to care for it. Be sure to visit http://urbanext.illinois.edu/trees/ for even more information.

 
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October 27, 2009
Duane Friend

This podcast talks about biochar as a soil amendment and as a potential way of sequestering carbon from the environment.

 
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October 1, 2009
John Church

Buckthorn is a brushy plant that has become a troublesome weed species in many areas. John describes identification and control measures.

 
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September 25, 2009
Duane Friend

Fall is the time when many people purchase firewood for the winter. Duane gives timely tips on terms and what to look for in firewood for your fireplace.

 
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September 1, 2009
John Church

In this podcast John Church, Extension Educator from the University of Illinois describes how to get started with composting for your yard and garden.

 
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August 1, 2009

One of the most common insect pests this time of year is the Yellow Jacket. University of Illinois Natural Resources Educator, John Church, is interviewed by Bill Woessner about why they are so common this time of year and what can be done to control them.

 
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July 13, 2009

One way Illinois landowners can reduce their property tax bill and also benefit the environment is by putting land into the Conservation Stewardship Program. Bill Woessner talks with John Church, University of Illinois Extension Educator, about this program in this podcast.

 
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