Horticulture Programs
March 2024
From the ground up! Fertilizers and composting
Learn the basics of soil texture and how pH affects nutrient availability in the soil. We’ll cover the benefits of adding compost to sandy and clay soils, and how to get started with composting this spring. We’ll also learn about fertilizers and how primary nutrients (NPK) affect plant growth.
Wednesday March 27th.
10am
Free
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Green Thumb Gardening with Dane County Horticulture Educator, Lisa Johnson
The Green Thumb Gardening class series will help you to keep your home garden thriving! UW-Madison Extension educators will provide in-depth, practical information for the novice to the experienced gardener. Simultaneous interpretation can be requested. Classes are $12 each. Register for the complete live online class series at a discounted price or for individual classes. Classes are recorded.
- Thursday, March 7: Composting in the Vegetable Garden
Composting is a great way to dispose of leftover crop material and turn it into valuable organic matter that you can use later to improve the structure, water-holding capacity and nutrient content of your soil. Basic composting theory, troubleshooting and several methods of composting will be covered. - Thursday, March 14: Cover Crops for the Vegetable Garden
Cover crops bring extra nutrients to the soil and help control weeds. Some also attract pollinators, which can help increase your crop yield. Organic and Small Farmer Outreach Specialist Claire Strader will talk about different types of cover crops to use in different situations, as well as when to plant and remove them. - Thursday, March 21: Seed Saving, Harvesting and Storage
Learn how to successfully harvest and store seeds from a variety of crops. Success is more likely with some crops, and less likely with others. Learn which crops are easiest and most reliable for getting the results you want. We will also cover proper storage of seeds and seed viability testing.
Free Online Programs for Wisconsin Gardeners
Join Wisconsin Horticulture Extension for free online gardening programs — and watch from any device! Our topics are suitable for gardeners of any skill level. When you register for a program, you can attend the live presentation or wait to watch the recorded version at your convenience.
Plant Selection and Design — Using Native Plants to Support Pollinators
Wednesday, March 20, Noon–1 p.m.
Presented by Lisa Johnson and Tim Ripp, UW-Madison Division of Extension Horticulture Program
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Fundamentals of Plant Diseases
Learn about disease-causing organisms and the symptoms they cause, as well as information on environmental factors that favor disease development. Also, learn about disease-like disorders caused by non-biological factors such as nutrient imbalances, pesticide exposures, environmental pollutants and adverse environmental conditions.
March 27
6:30-9pm
Program is free, but registration is required. 6:30-9pm.
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Q & A with the Experts
Q&A with the Experts Join us for these FREE educational online sessions where you can connect with plant health experts to get answers to your garden and landscape questions.
These sessions are your chance 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 panel of seasoned experts will provide you with insightful answers. Join the Experts this month on March 18th. All sessions are from 1:00-2:00 PM. Registration is required for each webinar. Plan now to attend one or all twelve! This series is open to the public. To learn more and register: https://bit.ly/40VsyP8
For other upcoming events and learning opportunities within the state, see https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/events/
