Butternut squash is considered by some to be the premier winter squash to grow and eat. Growing butternut squash is an easy task. 

The Wisconsin Pork Association is once again offering Youth Pig Project scholarships. These scholarships are designed to assist 4-H and FFA members in establishing swine projects that can lead to development of life skills and career opportunities in the Wisconsin pork industry.

Sometimes parenting can be challenging. The Raising Wisconsins’ Children Conference is for parents to learn tips and new strategies to relate with their children. UW Madison Division of Extension is offering its second annual parenting conference.

Wisconsin gardeners are not going to be doing much outside.  Indoor gardening is still going strong and will satisfy that urge to work with plants and soil.  If space allows and you want to bring a bit of a tropical feel to your environment, consider growing a dramatic, stunning, exotic-looking Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae).

Pesticide Applicator Certification training is available in 3 different platforms (in-person, Zoom or on-line), or you may choose the Self-Study option before testing. Dodge County will have an in-person training on Feb. 2, 2023.

Native plants are great for many reasons. However, just because a plant is native does not mean it is well behaved and interacts nicely with companions.