When you look at some of the best volunteer organizations in Macon County, the Macon County Master Gardener Program can easily be at the top of your list.  From answering horticulture questions to taking on service projects to providing scholarships for youth who are interested in horticulture this program is providing beauty and knowledge throughout the Macon County.  Discover more ... Read More

Sometimes our Master Gardener program touches lives in ways we can never imagine. See what happened to Macon County Master Gardener Frank Grgurich in his very own garden.  Thanks to Theresa Churchill from the Herald & Review for writing Forsyth Garden Lands a Message of Love from Iowa and to Jim Bowling for the great photos. ... Read More

Daylilies can be a delectable treat. Sauteed, deep fried or fresh, daylilies have a delicious flavor.  Find out how you can eat out of your own flowerbed and see what new and interesting opportunities are out there for your next cooking adventure. Check out the article written by Theresa Churchill and the photos from Jim Bowling in the Herald & ... Read More

Beautiful gardens awaited those who attended the 2015 Garden Walk this June. Take a look at the photo gallery of one of these gardens which was showcased on the Herald & Review website. Photos in the Garden Walk Album are courtesy of Jim Bowling, H&R Photographer. ... Read More

Macon County Home & Community Education members were featured in the Herald & Review when the toured the Decatur Greenwood Cemetery. Find out all of the interesting history that is part of this cemetery.  Thanks to Theresa Churchill for the article entitled Finding New in the Old and Jim Bowling for the photos.   ... Read More

The 2015 Garden Walk is just around the corner!  See what great things await event attendees with this sneak peak from the Herald & Review.  Take the time to tour six unique gardens in the northern part of Decatur and the southern tip of Forsyth.  Check out all the details in this article entitled Pop of Color.  Thanks so much ... Read More

Macon County Master Gardeners have hosted a community plant sale for over 15 years.  Starting as a plant exchange among Master Gardeners, the sale has grown to encompass two buildings of annuals, perennials, vegetable plants and herbs.  Thanks to generous donations. the shared perennials are a humungous hit at the sale each year offering gardeners the opportunity to share perennials ... Read More

Find out what RE:DECATUR found exciting at 2015 Make-Explore-Share.  See some of the cool photos from the day and check out what you missed!  Thanks so much to Christy Jankowski for showcasing the event in Hands-On Saturday Fun with University of Illinois Extension. ... Read More

The hosts of CiLiving had tons of fun with Jennifer Nelson talking about Make-Explore-Share this past week. Check out this fun and entertaining interview showcasing some of the cool opportunities that were available at the 2015 Make-Explore-Share.         ... Read More

Over 425 people attended Make-Explore-Share this past Saturday.  Discover all of the cool and unique "making" opportunities that were available to participants.  Thank you to our community partners including The Decatur Arts Council, Millkin University Center for Entrepreneurship, City of Monticello and the Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce.  Check out the full story in the Herald & Review entitled People ... Read More