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Improve your gardening skills with Extension!

Level up your gardening skills with research-based horticulture methods! Growing and Caring for Plants in Wisconsin: Foundations in Gardening is an online, learn-at-your-own-pace course that teaches practical gardening skills plus the knowledge of why they work. This course runs Sept. 8-Dec. 7, 2024.

Ask the Experts: Monthly Garden and Landscape Q&A Series

The Ask the Experts: Monthly Garden and Landscape Q&A Series begins Monday, January 22, 2024 and continue until December 16, 2024. These sessions allow you to ask questions about your trees and shrubs, garden vegetables and ornamentals, and lawn. Whether it’s about plant diseases, pesky insects, or the selection and general care of plants in and around your home, our seasoned experts will provide insightful answers. 

Digging Deeper

Join UW-Madison Extension Horticulture for these FREE online programs. Learn how to grow garlic, get started with composting and soil testing. The webinars are free but you must register to attend.

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