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From the Facebook of: Wisconsin Horticulture – Extension As spring lawns are freed from winter snow, it’s tempting to dive right into lawn care. However, for the best results, it’s important to follow a proper sequence as spring progresses. Learn how the timing of fertilization, herbicide application, and reseeding can affect your lawn (as well […]
From the Facebook of: Wisconsin Horticulture – Extension It’s officially spring! And in typical spring fashion, Wisconsin weather has fluctuated from warm and sunny back to a wintery mix within a matter of days. However, plants are not likely to get fooled into growing too soon by those early warm days, thanks to internal processes […]
DCMGA holds a monthly educational program that is free and open to the public. This month’s topic: KOKEDAMA! Date: March 27, 2025 Time: 6:30pm Place: Moraine Park Technical College700 Gould Street, Beaver DamEntrance K3, Room 120 Kokedama is a Japanese gardening technique that involves growing plants in a ball of soil covered in moss and […]
Don’t miss the next Ask Your Gardening Question: LIVE session, held Monday, Feb. 24, on Zoom. This monthly web series offers the opportunity to connect directly with plant health experts from the UW-Madison Division of Extension. Whether it’s about houseplants, choosing the right varieties from your seed catalogs, or the general care and maintenance of […]
From the Facebook of: MyPlate You might not think of January as a peak time for fresh produce, but it’s actually a great time for many of our favorites! This month, depending on where you live, you might have access to freshly grown sprouts, mushrooms, citrus, radishes, or sunchokes. What’s in season in your neighborhood? Use #ShopSimplewithMyPlate to […]
From the Facebook of: Wisconsin Horticulture – Extension Is your New Year’s Resolution to improve your gardening skills? “Plant Diagnostics: The Step-by-Step Approach to Identifying Plant Problems” is an online, self-paced course designed to introduce you to the process of plant diagnostics. Get ready for this year’s growing season by gaining a deeper understanding of […]
From the Facebook of: Wisconsin Horticulture – Extension Most folks agree that shade trees provide the greatest benefits when covered in leaves during the growing season. But even without their leaves, shade trees bring beauty and interest to the landscape! Winter is a great time to appreciate deciduous trees’ unique features like bark, branch structure, […]
From the Facebook of: Wisconsin Horticulture – Extension If you planted a tree this year, keep in mind that tree care extends well into winter! Young trees, fruit trees, and certain maple trees are especially prone to winter injuries like sun scald, while almost all trees are at risk for wildlife damage during cold months. […]
