Understanding Food Labels was the hot topic at the YMCA "Putting Wellness to Work" series provided by University of Illinois Extension. Take a look at the article written by Cassie Burton from the Herald & Review. ... Read More

The Down on the Farm Tour in Piatt County was a great way for community members to see what agricultural projects are available right in their own back yard. Find out more by reading this article from the Piatt County Journal Republican written by Stephanie Davenport. ... Read More

Thanks to the hardwork of the Macon County Master Gardener Program, the 2014 Garden Walk was a success! Take some time and enjoy the great article written by Huey Freeman and photographs from Lisa Morrison from the Herald & Review. What a great event for the Decatur community! ... Read More

Are you wanting a little sneak peak of what the 2014 Garden Walk has to offer? I sure hope that this wonderful article from the Herald & Review sparks your interest. Tickets are on sale now! Thanks to Theresa Churchill for the wonderful article. ... Read More

The Macon County Master Gardeners are hosting their 2014 Garden Walk on Sunday, June 22, 2014 from 2:00-6:00pm in Decatur, IL.  Join them for a self-guided tour of 6 beautiful Decatur area gardens.  Watch their WAND TV interview for more details about the event. ... Read More

Elizabeth Jeffrey, Macon County Master Gardener, discusses gardening tips for planting on WAND TV.  Watch the segment now! WAND TV Gardening Segment ... Read More

Take a look at all of the exciting things that University of Illinois Extension will be doing at the 2014 Decatur Celebration!  We are honored to be a partner in this great community event. ... Read More

That's right, University of Illinois Extension will be at the 2014 Decatur Celebration! Check out this exciting article on all we will have to offer. More details coming soon. http://herald-review.com/news/local/decatur-celebration-unveils-headliners-for-th-run/article_1935ae93-b092-5316-b02f-eee67509c1e6.html       ... Read More

Keeping a 1100 foot garden up and going at the Rock Springs Nature Center is the task and enjoyment of the University of Illinois Macon County Master Gardener Program.  Over 20 volunteers will help to make the garden successful this year.  Take a look at the wonderful article written by Emily Steele of the Herald & Review. http://herald-review.com/news/local/homestead-heirloom-garden-harkens-to-pioneer-food-life/article_1823fd20-57ec-5e80-a080-e962807bdd7f.html   ... Read More

The Herald & Review gave a thumbs up to all of the hard work that the Macon County Master Gardener Program is doing at the Homestead Heirloom Garden at Rock Springs.  Kudos to them!  Check out the link below for the details. http://herald-review.com/news/opinion/editorial/thumbs-up-thumbs-down/article_680ae02a-0e82-585c-b069-241b01e17163.html       ... Read More