resources | create a thriving garden
plant selection
bee-friendly plants
plants for birds
plants for fragrance
plants for birds + butterflies
native species
ornamental grasses
dark foliage plants
rain garden plants
drought tolerant plants
drought tolerant annuals
salt tolerant plants
plants not favored by deer
plants resistant to walnut toxicity
plants for fall color
perennials by season
plants for small spaces
garden care
plant care guide
calculating soil needs
calculating mulch needs
planting perennials for success
growing hardy mums
verticillium wilt: what to/not to grow
preparing for winter
watering seasonal annuals
additional learning + community involvement
dane county master gardener
The Wisconsin Extension Master Gardener Program supports a network of individuals dedicated to horticulture education, service, and lifelong learning. Through unbiased University research-based horticulture training they are equipped to address needs and opportunities in their community and throughout the state.
uw soil testing laboratories
Diagnose lawn and garden issues through soil testing. Contains additional links to diagnose plant disease, turf disease, nematodes, insect and turf issues.
madison area csa coalition
Fairshare CSA Coalition offers support in finding local, organic CSA farms in the Madison area.
wisconsin dnr
Learn to identify invasive plants, animals and pests both in and outside of your garden.
uw extension publications
A plethora of informational booklets ranging from: growing apples in Wisconsin, bee identification, container gardening, weed control, turf diseases of the great lakes region, foundations in horticulture, and more!
uw horticulture extension
Resources such as a home gardener horticulture helpline, horticulture classes for the public, tree board and more!