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This Week in the Garden BONUS BONUS Last week we shared a picture of something unknown on a clematis branch. If you didn’t see it yet, check out the photo in this post. Did you look? What do you think? Those are katydid eggs. Katydids are more closely related to crickets than to any type […]
This Week in the Garden: Your Questions Answered, Week of April 20 Question: I’m getting my vegetable garden ready, can I add manure? Answer: Manure can be used as a soil amendment in the home garden, which helps improve soil structure and drainage, adds organic matter, and provides some nutrients. However, do not apply fresh […]
This Week in the Garden: Your Questions Answered, Week of April 20 Question: I’ve heard I shouldn’t prune my oak trees this time of year – why? Answer: Try to avoid pruning any oaks from now until at least July 15. The reason is that we are currently in a HIGH RISK period for OAK […]
This Week in the Garden: Your Questions Answered, Week of April 13 As you’re headed out to your yards after the storms and rain earlier this week, we need you to be on the lookout for a new invasive plant making its way through Wisconsin… Lesser celandine (Ficaria verna), is an invasive plant spreading across […]
This Week in the Garden: Your Questions Answered, Week of April 6 Question: It’s starting to get nice out, when can I plant my vegetable crops? Answer: Some veggie crops need a head start indoors and some can be planted directly outside. Keep watching the weather and remember that soil temperatures are still cooler than […]
This Week in the Garden: Your Questions Answered, Week of April 6 With warmer temperatures beckoning us outside, you might be anxious to start gardening! Check out this week’s tips and resources. Question: Where can I get my soil tested? Answer: A basic soil test gives you information about the chemical make-up of the soil. […]
This Week in the Garden: Your Questions Answered, Week of March 30 Those warmer temperatures earlier in the week had us thinking about lawn care! Good lawn care practices rely on proper timing to keep that turf growing well. A healthy turf can also outcompete weeds. Question: What seasonal applications are recommended for my lawn? […]
This Week in the Garden: Your Questions Answered, Week of March 23 Spring is here and the gardening questions are starting to come in. Here are a few highlights and quick answers to help you in your own yard! Question #1: When planting trees, should we add some compost or soil amendments to the planting […]
This Week in the Garden: Your Questions Answered, Week of March 23 Question #2: Can I grow blueberries in my yard (in southern WI)? Answer: It is very challenging to grow blueberries in in-ground garden locations in southern WI because our soils are too alkaline, meaning the soil pH is too high, typically above 7.0. […]
Julie Hill, Horticulture Outreach Specialist (Ongoing) A year-long activity/service for residents of Walworth County to provide research-based answers to their horticulture questions. The goal of this effort is to educate individuals of Walworth County so they can implement best practices in their landscapes that will positively affect the environment and their communities.
Are you seeing these caterpillars on your trees or hiding underneath things left lying around the yard? They are spongy moth caterpillars (formerly known as gypsy moth) that are busy eating and getting bigger and bigger until they get ready to change into their adult moth form. The spongy moth has escalated into one of […]
The WiBee App (pronounced wee-bee) is publicly available for anyone to use, whether you are a gardener, grower, student, or just interested in bees. The goal of the WiBee App is to observe and collect data on the abundance and diversity of wild bees visiting blooming crops on your farm. With the app, you complete […]
