Washington County

Pink flamingos are being tossed to the curbside as many gardeners opt for chickens in their urban and suburban gardens.   In addition to egg production, garden poultry may assist in insect control, provide a fertilizer sources and, well, can be more interesting than a gazing globe.  However, urban chickens aren’t all fancy-free.  Predators, damage to [...]

Organic Backyard Fruit Tree Management Training and maintaining small statured fruit trees has many benefits for backyard gardeners. It can also support organic production which involves a system that uses a combination of management techniques to maintain soil quality and fertility, and control weeds, pests and diseases. These are not without challenges; apple scab, rusts, [...]

UW Extension’s Washington County Master Gardener Volunteer Association invites the general public to “Seed to Salad” by  Linda Heresy Goodine, Owner of The Herb Farm.  The presentation will be held on April 14, 2011 from 6:30-8:30pm, at the Riveredge Nature Center near Newburg, WI.   A fee of $3 is payable at the door.

  Beekeeping – March 25, 2011 (12:00 noon)     Brown Bag Program The 12-1 PM monthly Brown Bag Horticulture Programs are educational programs offered generally the last Friday of each month. The programs are designed for statewide Master Gardeners Volunteers and other persons interested in horticultural topics. If you would like to attend one [...]

 The Washington County Master Gardener Volunteer Association invites the general public to “A Year in the Garden” by Steve Lesch, Popular Horticultural Speaker and Owner of Landscape Design Inc. Date: March 10, 2011 Time: 6:30-8:30 PM Doors will open at 6 PM Fee of $3 payable at the door Reservations: due by March 4th. Call [...]