The University of Illinois Extension Office is offering some ideas about what to do with your Christmas tree after the Holidays. If you don’t have a tree pickup program in your area, try to recycle it says Extension Educator Katie Parker. She says the pine needles and boughs can be used as ground covering to protect plants. You can also chop up the trunk and use the pieces for anything from coasters to garden edging, or place the whole tree outside in a stand and fill it with goodies and feeders for birds.
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December 17, 2020
URBANA, Ill. For 46 years, University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners have measured success by gardens planted, insects identified, produce harvested, and the millions of hours volunteers have logged.
From farms and small-town to suburbs and the inner city, more than 2,600 volunteers statewide put their mission of “helping others learn to grow” into practice by providing gardening education and outreach in their communities.
Take your love of gardening to the next level by becoming a Master Gardener in 2021. There are two online training options – self-paced or hybrid with live sessions.
“Our online training is a great opportunity for folks who need more flexibility to participate,” said State Master Gardener Specialist Candice Hart. “Both options have components that can be completed at your own pace.”