Flowers

A program designed to teach elementary students about agriculture and connections to the Spanish culture earned the Cambridge FFA Chapter a national award at the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo.

Charley Jordan retired from the Army as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 in 2017, after more than 28 years of service.

Growing specialty crops including vegetables, pumpkins, gourds, mums and gladioli have developed into award-winning projects for Ty Steffen.

Fall is the peak time for folks to visit agritourism destinations around the state.

A desire to garden and grow food has developed into a cut flower farm for Anna Guziak-Prochnicka.

Women who own or manage farmland or who have an interest in farming are invited to the Learning Circle hosted by The Land Conservancy of McHenry County.

Five new officers elected by the delegates during the 96th Illinois FFA State Convention will be traveling throughout the state during the upcoming year engaging with members to inspire them to achieve their goals.

As trees, shrubs, perennials and insects enter a new phase of life in our gardens, we, too, emerge from a type of dormancy in spring, a pause from yard work. Well, buckle up, buttercups. It’s showtime.

I recently started my seeds — tomatoes, squash, zucchini, beets, various herbs and beans. They barely fit on my kitchen counter, which becomes a transient nursery every spring.

April is the perfect time to get to work on your home garden.

Working with cattle and vegetables resulted in two Illinois FFA members receiving national Agricultural Proficiency Awards.

A flower arrangement can brighten up your home or serve as a thoughtful gift — and making one isn’t too tricky.

Cut flowers can last seven to 10 days if given proper care. “We can use floral preservatives in our vases,” said Beth Vansickle, Purdue Extension educator in Madison County, during an educational webinar.