This poem by the late Shel Silverstein seemed apropos of Earth Day, Thursday morning, April, 21, 2021. “Here Comes” Here comes summer, Here comes summer, Chirping robin, budding rose. Here come summer, Gentle showers, summer clothes. Here comes summer,...
The University of Illinois Extension is pleased to announce our newest Master Gardener Interns for Whiteside County. LuAnn Meyer, below left, and Paula Reid graduated from the Master Gardener program on Thursday, November 19, 2020. This year’s fall class...
Clinton Community College Bickelhaupt Arboretum now welcomes guests to the east portion of the arboretum for the remaining weeks of Arts at the Arb 2020. The 5th annual Arts at the Arb features artist Terry Rathje, whose work will be displayed through...
Due to continued precautions with the spread of COVID-19 and to insure the health and safety of the consumer and our staff, the annual spring Fulton Plant Sale will be cancelled. Difficulty securing a public site, volunteers, and plant supply all contributed to...
On April 22, 2020, Sharon Moore wrote, “Several members of [Morrison] Garden Club along with three other volunteers laid 15 yards of mulch today at Odell Public Library.” Drive through the library parking lot at 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL,...
