Division of Extension
What’s blooming in your late season garden? There aren’t as many choices of shade-loving perennials that flower in the fall as those that bloom in spring or summer, but one to consider is Tricyrtis hirta. Learn more about this Japanese species of toad lily with exotic-looking, orchid-like flowers by reading this article….
Manures are a good source of organic matter that can also be used as a fertilizer. To learn more about using manure in the home garden, read this article…
In late summer and fall, cucumber beetles are common visitors to squash and cucumber flowers. They eat the petals, and sometimes the plant foliage. To learn more about these beetles, read this article…
Solomon’s seals are great native woodland plants to add to any shade garden. False Solomon’s seal looks very similar to the “true” Solomon’s seal, but the two are easily distinguished by the shape and location of the flowers and berries. Learn more about Maianthemum racemosum (false Solomon’s seal) in this article…
Euphorbia Diamond Frost® is a great little plant that requires little care yet continues to flower all season and combines well with almost any other garden plant. Learn more about this tough but dainty looking tender perennial in this article.
While most leafy greens wither or go to seed in the heat of summer, hot weather is when Malabar spinach shines. To learn more about this interesting plant, read this article…
Elephant ears are tender perennials frequently grown as annuals here in the Midwest. Lots of new ornamental cultivars have been developed in recent years. Learn more about this group of plants with large, heart-shaped leaves in this article.
Scarlet runner bean is a multipurpose plant that can be used to cover a trellis or fence, provide some food, and have showy flowers. Learn more about scarlet runner bean in this article.
Cardoon, a relative of the artichoke, features large, spiny, blue-green leaves that provide huge contrast with most other garden plants. The purple thistle flowers can be a bonus. Learn more about Cynara cardunculus in this article.
‘Karl Foerster’ is an excellent cultivar of the ornamental grass feather reed grass that provides vertical interest with its tall, narrow flower heads. It is very adaptable to many soils, is drought tolerant, and hardy in zones 3-9. Learn more about this low-maintenance plant in this article.
Eastern redbud is a small tree with spring flowers and interesting structure. Hardiness is a concern, so it is limited to the southern half of Wisconsin. Learn more about Cercis canadensis in this article.
Micro irrigation has numerous advantages in greenhouses, orchards, vineyards, fields, lawns, and gardens. Learn about components of micro irrigation systems and benefits and drawbacks these systems provide.
