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 – Department of Entomology Insect Diagnostic Lab
- UW – Extension Horticultural Publications
- UW – Plant Disease and Diagnostic Clinic
- UW – Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory
- UW – Urban Horticulture
- 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
- 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.
- In our rapidly changing climate, a calendar date is not a reliable method to choose when to plant your vegetable garden. A better method to determine when to put seeds in the ground is to test soil temperatures.
- This webinar introduces the basics of plant disease, exploring a variety of signs and symptoms like spots, rot, discoloration, and deformities across many plant types. It also provides information on how to collect quality plant disease samples and submit them to a professional lab for diagnosis.