A listing of our favorite websites, magazines, organizations, and places. Many have e-newsletters that you can sign up to receive in your inbox, keeping you informed of upcoming events and information.
University of Illinois Extension Office – McHenry County
http://web.extension.illinois.edu/lm/
McHenry County Master Gardeners (University of Illinois Extension Office)
http://web.extension.illinois.edu/lm/mchenrymg/
McHenry County College Gardenfest
http://www.mchenry.edu/Gardenfest/
Lou Marchi Total Recycling Institute
http://www.mchenry.edu/recycling/
The Institute publishes the McHenry County Official Green Guide annually. Full of new recycling and reusing information, it includes a Green Living section on where to buy green products locally and online. The Institute also provides education on related solid waste topics.
McHenry County Conservation District
http://www.mccdistrict.org/web/index.asp
The Land Conservacy of McHenry County
http://www.conservemc.org/
University of Illinois Extension Office – JoDavies, Stephenson and Winnebago counties
http://web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw/
Midwest Organic & Sustainable Education Service (MOSES)
http://www.mosesorganic.org/index.html
Produces a conference in February, and has a helpful e-newsletter.
Serves farmers striving to produce high-quality, healthful food using organic and sustainable techniques. These farmers produce more than just food; they support thriving ecosystems and vibrant rural communities.
Horticulture Magazine online
http://www.hortmag.com
Website has weekly tips, plant information, gardening blog, and an e-newsletter.
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute
http://www.michaelfields.org/
A great resource of information.
Johnny’s Selected Seeds
http://www.johnnyseeds.com
Great resource and e-newsletter
Chicago Botanic Garden
https://www.chicagobotanic.org/
Plant Hardiness Map
http://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/
Updated for 2012
Horticulture and Home Pest News
http://www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/hortnews/
Doug Green Gardens
http://www.douggreensgarden.com/