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SERIES 2: MANAGING YOUR YARD AND GARDEN THROUGHOUT THE GROWING SEASON MAY 10-31
Best Practices for Watering Yards and Gardens
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 10, 12:00 p.m.
Presented by: Lisa Johnson, Horticulture Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension
Description: Do you know that there is a right way and a wrong way to water your plants? Join us to learn about the water requirements for most plants, how proper watering practices can prevent plant diseases, and different ways to conserve water for your yards and gardens.
Strategies for Identifying and Managing Insect Pests
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 18, 12:00 p.m.
Presented by: PJ Liesch, Assistant Faculty Associate & Extension Entomologist. UW-Madison Department of Entomology
Description: Even though insects can cause damage to our plants, not all of them are bad! Learn how to look for signs of insects, why identification is required to know if an insect is beneficial or a pest, and what you can do about it! We will also talk about different control methods and options.
Strategies for Identifying and Managing Plant Diseases
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 31, 12:00 p.m.
Presented by: Amanda Gevens, Chair, Professor & Integrated Extension Specialist, UW-Madison Plant Pathology Department
Description: Plants can be affected by fungus, bacteria, viruses and other factors. Join us to learn about how to look for symptoms of plant disease and what you can do. We will also talk about different control methods and options.
SERIES 3: LATE SEASON ISSUES AUGUST 24-SEPTEMBER 7
Yard and Garden Cleanup with Diseases and Insects in Mind
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 24, 12:00 p.m.
Presented by: Andrea Ackerman, Horticulture Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension Brown County
Description: Be prepared to approach your garden and yard cleanup with a better understanding of strategies you can use to benefit your yard, keeping in mind plant diseases, insects, winter interest and wildlife food.
Fall “Lawndry” List
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 31, 12:00 p.m.
Presented by: Paul Koch, Associate Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, UW-Madison
Description: Fall is a good time of year to give your lawn some TLC. Join us to learn more about lawn fertilizer requirements and recommendations for this time of year, aeration and overseeding, and the basics of weed control.
Bringing the Garden Inside
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 7, 12:00 p.m.
Presented by: Darrin Kimbler, Agriculture Educator, UW-Madison Division of Extension Iron County
Description: Get ready to continue enjoying your garden by bringing your plants indoors. You’ll learn about which plants can come in, the requirements for growing plants indoors after they have been outside all summer, and how to properly transition them to their new indoor home.
Archived Webinar Videos
SERIES 1: PLANNING FOR A FRUITFUL SEASON
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Pruning Apple Trees to Maximize Healthy Fruit Production
Presented by: Amaya Atucha, Associate Professor/Fruit Crop Specialist, UW-Madison
Description: Late winter is an excellent time to prune your backyard apple trees and proper pruning helps your trees to produce high-quality apples! Join us and learn about proper pruning techniques and how the structure of your apple tree supports healthy fruit production.
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Identification, Management and Control of Major Apple Pests
Presented by: Diana Alfuth, Horticulture Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension
Description: Be prepared to combat common pests on your backyard apple trees! Join us to learn about the major insect and fungal pests that can cause damage to your apples and the timing of different management strategies to help you be successful this season!
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Growing Strawberries in Containers
Presented by: Darrin Kimbler, Agriculture Educator, UW-Madison Division of Extension Iron County
Description: Did you know that you can grow your own fresh strawberries in containers? Join us to learn how! We will talk about what you need to know to successfully grow strawberries in containers, including selecting the right variety, soil, watering and fertilizer and how to overwinter them.
