Giving the Gift of Flowers and Herbs series is ideal for those individuals who want to learn about incorporating growing cut flowers and herbs in their own backyard or garden bed. This four-part series costs $25 and is for flower enthusiasts, gardeners, or families wanting to extend their knowledge to learn tips and techniques for producing more blooms and the importance of giving back to their community.

Christina Lueking

Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator 

Specialty in Horticulture 

Illinois Extension

College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

3452 Broadway, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

Phone: (618) 242.0780 |lueking@illinois.edu

extension.illinois.edu | aces.illinois.edu

https://extension.illinois.edu/bcjmw

https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2025-04-17-giving-gift-cut-flowers

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Congressman Mike Bost joins the show to discuss his recent Farm Bill Op-Ed, which you can read in full via the link above this post. Also, Congressman Bost tells us about his reasons behind voting for, and then against, the recent continuing resolution regarding the United States budget. And finally, the pair chat about the US Postal Service and its woes in recent years as well as what the government is doing to fix it.

Nat & Sandy Shook join the show to discuss a wide range of topics from their Food Truck Fest to the Back To School Stuff the Bus Program. Check out the full interview here or find United Way of South Central Illinois on Facebook for more details!