The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Agriculture Institute is moving ahead with changes that allocates their resources in a different way than in the past. These changes will allow you and our office the ability to interact with specialists throughout the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension system and with other agencies in Wisconsin.
Gardening questions and tree/forest health questions can now be asked through the forms on the following links.
*Please, Do NOT bring insects and/or plant samples to the office. Instead, take a high quality photo of the problem to submit.
Soil Samples are still being received. You may submit the soil sample to Madison yourself, if you wish. Information on soil samples is available on the UW Soil Lab Website.
SERIES 2: MANAGING YOUR YARD AND GARDEN THROUGHOUT THE GROWING SEASON
Best Practices for Watering Yards and Gardens
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 10, 12:00 p.m.
Presented by: Lisa Johnson, Horticulture Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension
Description: Do you know that there is a right way and a wrong way to water your plants? Join us to learn about the water requirements for most plants, how proper watering practices can prevent plant diseases, and different ways to conserve water for your yards and gardens.
Strategies for Identifying and Managing Insect Pests
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 18, 12:00 p.m.
Presented by: PJ Liesch, Assistant Faculty Associate & Extension Entomologist. UW-Madison Department of Entomology
Description: Even though insects can cause damage to our plants, not all of them are bad! Learn how to look for signs of insects, why identification is required to know if an insect is beneficial or a pest, and what you can do about it! We will also talk about different control methods and options.
Strategies for Identifying and Managing Plant Diseases
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 31, 12:00 p.m.
Presented by: Amanda Gevens, Chair, Professor & Integrated Extension Specialist, UW-Madison Plant Pathology Department
Description: Plants can be affected by fungus, bacteria, viruses and other factors. Join us to learn about how to look for symptoms of plant disease and what you can do. We will also talk about different control methods and options.
SERIES 1: PLANNING FOR A FRUITFUL SEASON-Recordings
WI Horticulture SERIES 1: PLANNING FOR A FRUITFUL SEASON
Wednesdays- Feb 23rd to March 9th – WEBINAR RECORDINGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW
Pruning Apple Trees to Maximize
Healthy Fruit Production
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 23, 12:00p.m. View Webinar Recording
Presented by: Amaya Atucha, Associate Professor/Fruit Crop Specialist, UW-Madison
Description: Late winter is an excellent time to prune your backyard apple trees and proper pruning helps your trees to produce high-quality apples! Join us and learn about proper pruning techniques and how the structure of your apple tree supports healthy fruit production
Identification, Management and
Control of Major Apple Pests
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 2, 12:00 p.m. View Webinar Recording
Presented by: Diana Alfuth, Horticulture Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension
Description: Be prepared to combat common pests on your backyard apple trees! Join us to learn about the major insect and fungal pests that can cause damage to your apples and the timing of different management strategies to help you be successful this season!
Growing Strawberries in Containers
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 9, 12:00 p.m. View Webinar Recording
Presented by: Darrin Kimbler, Agriculture Educator, UW-Madison Division of Extension Iron County
Description: Did you know that you can grow your own fresh strawberries in containers? Join us to learn how! We will talk about what you need to know to successfully grow strawberries in containers, including selecting the right variety, soil, watering and fertilizer and how to overwinter them.
WI Horticulture SERIES 1: PLANNING FOR A FRUITFUL SEASON
Wednesdays- Feb 23rd to March 9th – WEBINAR RECORDINGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW
Pruning Apple Trees to MaximizeHealthy Fruit Production
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Date/Time: Wednesday, February 23, 12:00p.m. View Webinar Recording Presented by: Amaya Atucha, Associate Professor/Fruit Crop Specialist, UW-Madison Description: Late winter is an excellent time to prune your backyard apple trees and proper pruning helps your trees to produce high-quality apples! Join us and learn about proper pruning techniques and how the structure of your apple tree supports healthy fruit production |
Identification, Management andControl of Major Apple Pests
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Date/Time: Wednesday, March 2, 12:00 p.m. View Webinar Recording Presented by: Diana Alfuth, Horticulture Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension Description: Be prepared to combat common pests on your backyard apple trees! Join us to learn about the major insect and fungal pests that can cause damage to your apples and the timing of different management strategies to help you be successful this season! |
Growing Strawberries in Containers |
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 9, 12:00 p.m. View Webinar Recording Presented by: Darrin Kimbler, Agriculture Educator, UW-Madison Division of Extension Iron County Description: Did you know that you can grow your own fresh strawberries in containers? Join us to learn how! We will talk about what you need to know to successfully grow strawberries in containers, including selecting the right variety, soil, watering and fertilizer and how to overwinter them. |
Wisconsin Horticulture
Ashland/Bayfield Counties Ag/Hort Newsletter
Community Food Systems
Master Gardeners
Vegetable Varieties for Containers
Growing plants in containers (referred to as container gardening) is an easy way to grow and maintain vegetables.
Vegetables grown in containers can easily fit on a window sill,balcony, deck, door step or any other place where space is limited but where environmental conditions are suitable for vegetable production
See the pdf above for recommendations on varieties of popular vegetables that are well-suited for growing in containers
Sunflower & Container Herb Garden
2020 Virtual Gardening Workshop
 Fruit Tree Grafting_April 23 2020 (Pdf, 33 pages, 2,189 KB) |
 Clay Soil Gardening_April 30 2020 (Pdf, 40 pages, 6,407 KB) |
 Growing Awesome Tomatoes_May 7 2020 (PDF, 38 pages, 5,729 KB) |
 Managing Young Fruit Trees_May 14 2020 (PDF, 106 pages,13,327 KB) |
Cheq Bay Area Providers of Mulch, Compost & Topsoil
Feast by The Bay-Cheq Bay Area
Seeking information on where to find local produce, which businesses remain open, or how to access community food resources during these uncertain times? See below for links to information and local listings! Feast By The Bay
Soil & Plant Analysis Laboratory
UW Soil and Forage Laboratory
What’s in your soil? or Manure? or Forage? Don’t guess, get a test done. The website has instructions on taking samples, sending your sample off and the fees for each item.
Bringing University Research to Your Garden
Other Horticulture Resources
- University of Wisconsin – Madison – Department of Entomology Insect Diagnostic Lab
- Choosing the Right Landscape Plants – The Learning Store
- University of Wsconsin-Madison – Plant Disease and Diagnostic Clinic
- PBS – The Wisconsin Gardener – Public TV
- University of Wisconsin – Madison, Division of Extension – Wisconsin Native Plant Sources
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- Wisconsin Horticulture Calendar – Other events of interest
- University of Connecticut Plant Database
- Ohio State University Plant Dictionary
- USDA Plants Database
- Weed Science Society of America
- Wisconsin Phenological Society
Ask a Gardening Question
(For out-of-state garden inquiries, please contact your state’s respective Extension office.)
