Horticulture Calendar of Events
Horticulture and Agriculture Websites
Wisconsin Master Gardener
Horticulture Links of Interest
Insects, Diseases & Weeds
- UW – Department of Entomology Insect Diagnostic Lab & info sheets
- UW – Plant Disease and Diagnostic Lab – includes UW Plant Disease fact sheets
- Weed Science Society of America
- Weed Management
- Garden Pests
- Weed Identification
- Invasive Species Wisconsin First Detector Network
Plant Varieties
Other Resources
- UW Horticulture Website – Answering Horticulture and Gardening Questions
- UW Online Programs and Webinars
- Hardiness Maps
- UW – Extension Horticultural Publications
- UW – Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- UW Turfgrass Diagnostic Laboratory
- Wisconsin Fruit
- UW Vegetable Pathology
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Events and Programs
Free Online Gardening Programs-April 1, April 3, April 25, May 15. These programs consist of a presentation, followed by time for live Q&A with the presenter. This series is open to the public. Registration is required. All programs will be recorded and posted to our Online Programs Archive.
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Plant Diagnostics: The Step-by-Step Approach to Identifying Plant Problems
This is an online course offered by the UW-Madison Division of Extension Horticulture Program. The course is designed to teach you troubleshooting skills for plant related problems. This online course runs from February 1 – April 30, 2024, and is self-paced. Registration is open to the public through January 2024. Early Bird pricing end January 21 at $99. January 22-31 pricing at $109. Special discounted pricing ($49) for active participants in the Wisconsin Extension Master Gardener Program. Find more information about this course at https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/plant-diagnostics-course/
- Master Gardeners: Complete the course by December 31, 2024 for 7.5 hours of continuing education
- ISA Certified Arborists: Complete the course by April 30, 2024 to earn 7.5 CEUs
- Questions? Contact the course moderator, Amy Freidig at gardening.class@extension.wisc.edu
- 2024 Plant Diagnostics Press Release (State, County)