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
Events and Programs
Free Online Gardening Programs-February 7, 13, and 21 Programs consist of a presentation, followed by time for live Q&A with the presenter. Registration is required. If you can’t attend during the scheduled time slot, we will send the recorded version shortly after. This series is open to the public and is suitable for gardeners of all skill levels. We hope to see you there. The link below also shows programs for March and April.
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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)