Self Paced Fall Gardening Classes – Registration closing SOON!

There are only a few days left to register for Foundations in Gardening — don’t miss out!  “Growing and Caring for Plants in Wisconsin: Foundations in Gardening” is a 14-week, online course for gardeners of all skill levels and backgrounds. By participating in this course, you will gain a combination of practical gardening skills and […]

2024 Weed Management Workshop

Are weeds giving you a hard time? Want to learn more about the latest research-based weed management recommendations? Join Extension and the WiscWeeds Team on Thursday, September 12 at UW Arlington Ag Research Station Public Events Facility for a day of weed management skill sharing, learning, and further understanding mechanisms of weed control. Don’t miss […]

What’s in season in your region?

Farmers’ Market – August 2024 (From the Facebook of: MyPlate) August is a great time for seasonal produce. This month, some of our favorite fruits and veggies are in season – including cucumbers, cantaloupes, apricots, chili peppers, and carrots. What’s in season in your neighborhood?Use #ShopSimpleWithMyPlate to help save and send this to a friend who never […]

Aww Baby Animals…..in August?!

From the Facebook of: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources  It’s baby season again! Did you know many wildlife species have multiple litters or clutches per year? It is common for wildlife such as cottontail rabbits, eastern gray squirrels and many songbird species to give birth or lay a clutch of eggs in the spring and […]

Foundations in Gardening – Fall Classes (Self-Paced)

Early Bird registration is officially open! Take the next step to become a more successful gardener and learn not only practical gardening skills, but also the science behind why they work.Early Bird registration rates are valid from now until August 12. Regular registration runs August 13-29, 2024.Don’t miss out on Early Bird rates — sign […]

Eww earwigs!!

From the Facebook of Wisconsin Horticulture – Extension: As a result of one of the wettest Junes in a decade, earwigs have caused major frustration in Wisconsin gardens this summer Earwigs feed primarily at night. During the day they hide in dark, moist places such as mulch piles, compost piles or wet garden beds. Serious […]

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