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Each month, the UW Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic hosts a Zoom webinar on a plant disease-related topic. View the 2025 schedule and webinar descriptions here.

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Wisconsin Bee Identification Guide

Wisconsin Bee Identification Guide

The Wisconsin Bee Identification Guide provides information about 13 of the most common bees found in Wisconsin. From the very small Sweat Bee, measuring in at 1/4″ long, to the big Bumble Bee, this guide helps identify many incredibly important pollinators!

Mulches for Home Gardens and Plantings

Mulches for Home Gardens and Plantings

Boost your garden’s production with mulches. This publication shows when to use organic mulches, like bark or leaves, and synthetic mulches, like plastic sheets, and teaches how to apply them.

▶ Watch: How do Pesticides Affect Pollinators and Songbirds in Your Yard

▶ Watch: How do Pesticides Affect Pollinators and Songbirds in Your Yard

In this video, you will learn what research studies have found about how pesticides affect pollinators and songbirds. You will also learn about what people have done to help in their yards and communities to aid pollinator health and habitats.

Trellising, Staking and Caging – Vertical gardening techniques for vine-type vegetables

Trellising, Staking and Caging – Vertical gardening techniques for vine-type vegetables

Various trellising, staking and caging techniques can be used with vine-type fruits and vegetables to enhance yield, minimize disease, and ease harvesting. Find techniques for your garden here.

Outdoor Hazards in Wisconsin: A Guide to Insects, Plants, and Wildlife

Outdoor Hazards in Wisconsin: A Guide to Insects, Plants, and Wildlife

Scott R. Craven, Phillip J. Pellitteri, Mark J. Renz Revised:  1/15/2010 Item number:  G3564 Wisconsin’s bountiful natural resources make it an ideal place for outdoor recreation. Most plants and creatures you encounter won’t hurt you, but timber rattlesnakes, yellow jackets, wild parsnip, and others can be troublesome. This guide will help you recognize, avoid, and […]

Specialized Gardening Techniques: Wide-Row Planting, Square-Foot Gardening and Raised Beds

Specialized Gardening Techniques: Wide-Row Planting, Square-Foot Gardening and Raised Beds

Learn how to make the most of your garden. Features tips for setting up and planting raised beds, including wheelchair access.

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