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The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will continue looking for signs of the emerald ash borer this spring and summer by deploying approximately 3,600 purple, sticky traps in ash trees across the state. This "purple trap survey" for emerald ash borer (EAB) is part of a nationwide effort paid for by the US Department of Agriculture. Portions of 46 states will be included in the survey, using approximately 60,000 traps. More>>
Most people grow Hibiscus plants for their showy flowers - the exotic ones you envision on tropical islands. There is one species, however, that is more noted for its interesting foliage than the flowers. Hibiscus acetosella is a bold addition to the garden, with deep red-purple foliage that makes a great contrast with green and silver-leaved plants. This tender perennial subshrub, native to tropical East Africa, is hardy only to zone 8 or 9, but is easily grown as an annual in colder climates. More>>
Spring seems to arrive suddenly in Wisconsin. Within a few weeks - or sometimes even days - of the last snowstorm, the earliest spring flowers are blooming. Crocus, winter aconite, species tulips and very early daffodils bloom first, but the next show comes from the small plants amid the boulders in the rock garden. More>>
From soil & seeds, to growing, gathering, cooking and so much more, visit P. Allen Smith for fresh ideas from the garden. More>>
Monday Nights! Seasonal Tips for your yard or garden from the UW Extension Office. More>>
The WI Dept of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection will continue looking for signs of the emerald ash borer this spring and summer by deploying approximately 3,600 purple sticky traps in ash trees across the state. More>>
Most people grow Hibiscus plants for their showy flowers - the exotic ones you envision on tropical islands. There is one species, however, that is more noted for its interesting foliage than the flowers. More>>
Spring seems to arrive suddenly in Wisconsin. Within a few weeks - or sometimes even days - of the last snowstorm, the earliest spring flowers are blooming. More>>
This time of year is one of my favorites...spring rains encouraging our gardens to grow, buds emerging on the trees, perennials peeking from the ground and the smell of fresh dirt! More>>
It used to be a "hidden treasure" but now Rotary Botanical Gardens in Janesville is becoming a destination garden in southern Wisconsin which is wonderful to visit in any season. More>>
University of Wisconsin Garden Facts are a new publication series under development by the Urban Horticulture Team of UW-Extension. Garden Facts are designed to be user-friendly for home gardeners. More>>
Lemongrass is an aromatic tropical grass cultivated primarily for culinary use. There are two of the 55 species in the genus Cymbopogon that are used almost interchangeably as lemongrass. More>>
Most gardeners are familiar with rose campion, Lychnis coronaria, or Maltese cross, L. chacedonica, two of about 20 species in this genus in the pink family (Caryophyllaceae) from the northern temperate zone. More>>
'Chioggia' is a pre-1840 Italian heirloom variety of garden beet (Beta vulgaris). Sometimes called Candystripe Beet or Bull's Eye Beet... More>>
Hosta are among the most popular of perennials for shady areas, with hundreds of varieties now readily available. Plants form a sturdy mound of foliage, topped with airy blooms. More>>
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