Plant Diagnostics: The Step-by-Step Approach to Identifying Plant Problems is an online course offered by the UW-Madison Division of Extension Horticulture Program. The course, which runs Feb. 1-April 30, 2025, is designed to teach you troubleshooting skills for plant-related problems.
Learn the step-by-step process for identifying plant problems in your yard and garden, and even in houseplants. This course explains the basics of the plant diagnostic process in an easy-to-understand way. Anyone who is interested in becoming a better gardener, regardless of skill level, is invited to register for the course!
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the steps of the diagnostic process
- Identify appropriate resources to use for diagnostics
- Know how to access UW-Madison Extension diagnostic labs and services for additional support
Plant Diagnostics: The Step-by-Step Approach to Identifying Plant Problems is self-paced with 13 modules that include videos, readings, and interactive activities. Course participants are also invited to attend two live webinars, “Putting the Process into Practice: Real World Diagnostics”, led by Extension educators, and “Meet the Labs!”, presented by UW-Madison diagnostic lab directors.
Registration for the general public and commercial professionals is open until Feb. 3, 2025. An Early Bird registration discount is available until January 21, 2025 at a rate of $99. The regular registration rate ($119) is in place Jan. 22-Feb. 3, 2025. Active Wisconsin Extension Master Gardeners are eligible for a special discounted rate of $49.
Find more information about this course and register at: go.wisc.edu/ExtDiagnosticsCourse
Questions? Contact the course moderator, Amy Freidig at gardening.class@extension.wisc.edu.
