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8e LiYXeX C\^\e[ The crops of yesterday and today owe a lot to Morrow. As the first soil experimental plots used by an American college, Morrow Plots is the country’s oldest experimental crop field and the world’s second oldest. The field, located at the core of University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, was first laid out in 1876 and is still in use today. Though only three of the original 10 plots remain, Morrow Plots continues to yield important research information about the effects of fertilizer use, the depletion of natural soil nutrients and more. Visitors are welcome to view the plots, located at the intersection of Gregory Drive at Matthews Avenue in Urbana.
Cfe^ C`m\ K_\ Gi`eZ\jj Roll out the red carpet; the Princess is still here. Off and on for decades, the Princess Theatre of LeRoy has been producing wide-screen entertainment in a family-friendly environment. The theatre, originally built in 1916, now blends the traditions of old cinemas with Hollywood’s new motion pictures. Visitors of all ages enjoy its sentimental value and affordable ticket prices. The Princess Theatre is also available for special events like birthday parties, promising all guests are treated like royalty. Learn more about this historic theatre at www.princesstheatre.org.
>I<<E >FC; If you’re starting asparagus in your garden this year, remember that you’ll have to wait three years after planting for your first crop. But patience pays off, because once planted, an asparagus plant can keep producing for 20 years. It’s definitely the veggie that keeps on giving.
DFI< FEC@E< Learn more about asparagus in the University of Illinois’ online vegetable directory, found at www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies.
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