Posts Tagged Illinois Extension
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Using Your Fireplace Safely
Information from University of Illinois Extension One of the joys of the fall and winter season is curling up in front of a warm fireplace. Proper fireplace use and maintenance, along with a commitment to safety, will keep the enjoyment from turning into tragedy. "Before building your first ...
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Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine Area Expanded
By Martha Smith University of Illinois Extension Stark County has been added to Illinois Dept. of Agriculture Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine Area The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has expanded the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) quarantine area, adding 14 additional counties, bringing the...
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Holiday Plant Care and Decorating Safety Classes
The holidays are a time for decorating our homes with seasonal flowers and other fresh cut materials. So often, safety takes a second place to getting that "theme" or that certain "look" created. Many of the materials we use can dry out and become fire hazards. When we bring in fresh-cut material fr...
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What is Wrong With my Roses?
By Martha Smith University of Illinois Extension A healthy rose in full bloom is truly an attraction in any garden. Lately, the University of Illinois plant clinic has received discolored and distorted rose samples. The unfortunate diagnosis is Rose Rosette. Rose Rosette disease is caused by wh...
