Horticulture
Vernon County does not have an educator to provide horticulture information. Individuals needing horticulture information can use the following:
- Visit the UW-Extension Office and review the bulletins, fact sheets, and other printed resources.
- Visit area landscape and garden centers and other businesses.
- Use the Related Horticulture Links below to find more information…
Visit the Wisconsin Horticulture Topic Hub for more information
RELATED HORTICULTURE LINKS OF INTEREST
- UW – Urban Horticulture
- UW – Department of Entomology Insect Diagnostic Lab
- UW – Plant Disease and Diagnostic Clinic
- UW – Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- Wisconsin Master Gardener Program
- USDA Plants Database
- Weed Science Society of America
- Wisconsin Phenological Society
Latest Articles in Wisconsin Horticulture
- This 3-part webinar series offers tools to identify, monitor, and manage the most common pests, including plum curculio, codling moth, and apple maggot.
- This webinar dives deep into the history of rhubarb, describes the many species and their uses, and provides essential growing tips, from soil preparation to harvesting techniques.
- Crabgrass appears as lighter green, coarse patches of weedy grass among desired lawn grass species, flourishing in warm summer weather and dying off as cooler weather of fall arrives.
- Deciding whether to care for your lawn yourself or hire a professional service is a significant decision for any homeowner. It requires an assessment of your lawn's health, your available time, and your budget.
- If you are concerned about the health or safety of trees located on your property, you may consider reaching out to a certified arborist to help with management or removal.