Horticulture
Horticulture
The term horticulture is derived from two Latin words Hortus, meaning ‘garden’, and Cultura meaning ‘cultivation’. It refers to crops cultivated in an enclosure, i.e., garden cultivation. It is the culture of plants for food, comfort, and beautification purposes.
Get to know the Bees!
While bees such as honey bees and bumblebees are well-known, Wisconsin is home to nearly 500 species of bees. Most of these bees go unrecognized by the public but provide critical pollination services. In this video, you will learn about some of the commonest wild bees in the state and highlight resources to help you identify these bees in your own yard and garden.
New Gardener Tips and Resources
Gardening and learning to grow your own food provides many benefits, but we know it can be a bit intimidating when first starting out. Here’s some articles that’ll get you started as a new gardener or for you to share with someone you know that would like to get their hands a little dirty.
Extend Garden Season
Cold frames and hot beds, hoop houses, cloches, and floating row covers allow gardeners to grow plants earlier in spring and later in fall. Although these structures are used primarily for growing vegetables, they may be used for growing ornamentals, including flowering plants, as well.
Wisconsin Lawn Care Calendar
Wisconsin lawn care calendars are indispensable tools for maintaining lush and healthy lawns throughout the year. These calendars provide essential guidelines and schedules tailored to Wisconsin’s specific climate and soil conditions. From springtime fertilization to fall aeration, they ensure that lawn enthusiasts stay on track, achieving a vibrant and verdant yard every season.
Horticultural Research
Horticulture research has been conducted periodically over the years at the Spooner Agriculture Research Station. Currently research is being conducted on organic vegetables and hazelnut. The hazelnut research is part of the Upper Midwest Hazelnut Development Initiative where plants at Spooner are being evaluated and screened for production, plant habit, and other attributes needed for commercial nut production.
Master Gardener Program
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Deer Tolerant Plants
In a short amount of time, deer can saunter in and destroy a prized garden. This happens often in Wisconsin due to the deer’s determination to be fully prepped for their winter slumber. This article goes into a variety of plants that majority of deer keep off their menu. Enjoy!
