Wisconsin Garden

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Without insulating snow cover, alternating freeze-thaw periods can sometimes wreak havoc by heaving bulbs and other plant structures out of the ground. The use of winter mulches can help minimize these issues as described in this column by Horticulture Educator Vijai Pandian: https://www.co.brown.wi.us/departments/…

With frosts approaching, many gardeners are looking for ways to extend the gardening season. Tune in to this episode of "Garden Talk" with UWEX Horticulture Educator Sharon Morrisey to find out ways to keep your garden growing: https://www.wpr.org/…/garden-talk-extending-season-vegetabl…

After a summer of growing and ripening, it's finally time to harvest produce from the garden. Check out some tips on summer and fall harvesting from Brown County horticulture educator Viaji Pandian: http://www.co.brown.wi.us/departments/…

Like many gardeners, Japanese beetles are likely causing problems in your yard and garden this year. Learn about tips for managing this destructive invasive insects: https://www.wiscontext.org/8-tips-preventing-japanese-beetl…

Looking for tips on how to store and preserve the harvest from your garden? Check out this recent episode of Wisconsin Public Radio's The Larry Meiller Show: http://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk-home-grown-pantry

It seems that just about everyone enjoys the gentle glow of fireflies this time of the year, but did you know that firefly larvae are beneficial predators of those pesky slugs in your garden? Listen in to this episode of WPR's The Larry Meiller Show to learn about these fascinating creatures in your backyard: https://www.wpr.org/…/%E2%80%9Csilent-sparks-wondrous-world…

With so many different kinds of plants available, how can you choose the best "fit" for your yard and garden? UW-Extension horticulture specialist Dr. Laura Jull discusses plant selection and many other topics in this recent episode of "Garden Talk" on WPR's The Larry Meiller Show: https://www.wpr.org/…/garden-talk-choosing-plants-your-gard…

If you're looking to reduce the impacts of your lawn care practices, these two publications can be particularly helpful:

1) https://learningstore.uwex.edu/Organic-and-Reduced-Risk-Law…
2) https://learningstore.uwex.edu/Conservation-of-Native-and-D…

Who knew there were so many things to do to your lawn? Find out the "what" and "when" of lawncare from the Wisconsin lawn care calendar: http://hort.uwex.edu/articles/wisconsin-lawn-care-calender/

In Wisconsin, May is often the busiest month for ticks. Although we often think of ticks as being found in the deep woods, they can sometimes be found in parks and other locations in urban or suburban areas. Learn more about the health threats posed by ticks and tips for preventing tick problems: http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/…/2017/03/31/spring-tick-awar…/

Growing fruit this year? Check out the UW Fruit Program webpage and the Wisconsin Fruit Newsletter for advice on diseases, insects, and other topics during the growing season: https://fruit.wisc.edu/

Before you know it, weeds will be popping up in lawns and gardens across the state. Learn about weed control tactics and other topics from this recent episode of "Garden Talk" on Wisconsin Public Radio's Larry Meiller Show: https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk-weed-control.

Limited by space for a conventional garden? Try giving container gardening a try—it's amazing what you can grow in containers of varying sizes. Find out more from the UW-Extension horticultural experts: http://www.co.brown.wi.us/departments/…

Thinking about planting an apple tree in your yard this year? While we tend to choose apple trees based on the fruit they produce, the rootstock is an important and frequently overlooked feature. Learn more about selecting for the root properties with this article from UW-Extension: http://www.co.brown.wi.us/departments/…