For the Week of March 17, 2025 By: Bruce Spangenberg, Horticulture Outreach Specialist Plants Patiently Wait for Spring Spring officially arrives on the calendar this week. Recent weather has fluctuated between some very spring like days back to more like winter across Wisconsin. Plants are not likely to get fooled into growing too soon by […]
For the Week of March 10, 2025 By: Bruce Spangenberg, Horticulture Outreach Specialist Pruning Planner for Evergreen Shrubs Evergreen shrubs are key components of the landscape, and to look their best, they will occasionally need maintenance pruning. Larger, older overgrown plants call for major pruning. Exact pruning techniques vary with species and even cultivars within […]
Join the experts of the Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) to discuss the “Fundamentals of Plant Diseases” from 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 26th. REGISTER FOR THE PDDC TALK HERE The PDDC also offers digital and physical diagnosis on plant disease problems residents of Wisconsin might be dealing with. Click here to learn more about […]
The Green Thumb Gardening vegetable series will help you to keep your kitchen garden thriving! The series covers many aspects of vegetable gardening for a robust background in vegetable production. UW-Madison Extension educators and UW specialists will provide in-depth, practical information for the novice to the experienced gardener. All classes are Thursdays 5:30-7:30 p.m. Individual […]
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is pleased to announce the 2025 Landscape & Grounds Maintenance Short Course, a virtual four-week program designed to provide green industry professionals with the latest insights into industry practices and emerging technologies. The course will be held on Wednesdays in February—5, 12, 19, and 26—from 1:00 p.m. to […]
Join our UW-Madison Division of Extension Farm Management Specialists, Joy Kirkpatrick, Steph Plaster, Kelly Wilfert, and Kevin Bernhardt as they lead discussions and activities during the Cultivating Your Farm’s Future workshop series. This program will provide tools and resources for farmers who want to start their succession plans. The program will explore the three-step process […]
Improve your gardening skills with Extension! Plant Diagnostics: The Step-by-Step Approach to Identifying Plant Problems Feb. 1–April 30, 2025 | 100% Online | Self-Paced Register Now Get ready for next year’s growing season by learning the process of identifying plant problems. Plant Diagnostics: The Step-by-Step Approach to Identifying Plant Problems teaches the basics of the […]
Navigate through challenging farm decisions and plan for success with a new online course Contact: Joy Kirkpatrick, Farm Succession Outreach Specialist, joy.kirkpatrick@wisc.edu 608.263.3485 Are you considering a change for your farm or ag business? Or maybe you have an issue that needs to be addressed to improve your business and you are not sure how […]
REMINDERS 2024 Name Badge Issuance: All participants who did not receive a name badge in 2023, but did Acknowledge the Terms Acceptance and Profile Update in the ORS by May 15, 2024 received a name badge delivered via US Postal Service in 2024. Once you have received your new name badge, please discontinue use of all previous […]
Upcoming Online Gardening Programs The Extension Horticulture Program has a new lineup of free online gardening programs scheduled for October 2024. These programs focus on soil health and weed prevention, so plant lovers and gardeners alike can be more successful with growing and caring for plants in Wisconsin. There is no cost to attend these […]
