Cooperative Extension University of Wisconsin-Extension

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Horticulture

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The Urban Agriculture/Horticulture Team provides research and educational support for the rapidly expanding horticulture industry in Wisconsin. The team provides the educational foundation to facilitate use, production, maintenance and appreciation of horticulture in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

HORTICULTURE PROGRAMS IN WISCONSIN

Landscape

Turf

Flowers

Fruit and Vegetables

Pests

UPDATES

LINKS

PARTNERS

Department of Natural Resources

WHAT WE DO

Work Groups

Commercial work group
Contact: Kristin Krokowski

  • Working to help make green industry businesses utilize the most current university research and resources to be competitive, successful, and environmentally responsible.

Consumer work group
Contact: Sharon Morrisey; Brian Hudelson
  • Focusing on the aspects of horticulture that impact the general public including the urban horticulture web site, publications, educational programs an diagnostics.
Environmental work group
Contact: Brock Woods
  • Developing projects and information on horticulture topics related to the environment including nutrient management in turf, invasive plant and insect species and water quality.
Community Gardening / Urban Agriculture work group
Contact: Dennis Lukaszewski; Mike Maddox

  • Uniting gardeners throughout the state and sharing resources and educational materials to help community gardens, prison gardens and those interested in sharing the gardening experience thrive in Wisconsin.

Making a difference

Success stories and impact reports

In Racine, Rock and Waukesha counties, horticulture educators recognized the need for services to underserved populations. Programs were developed to address the needs of adults with disabilities, inmates, and a HUD designated low-to-moderate income revitalization neighborhood.

PDF file Gardening programs build community, provide life skills development and encourage better understanding of nutrition

In 2005, the Horticulture Diagnostic Team of Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha and Waukesha counties worked with the UW-Milwaukee Center for Urban Initiative and Research to evaluate the diagnostics program. Information collected measured the quality of the service, client satisfaction and client compliance with recommendations.

PDF file Plant diagnostic services

Extension-trained Master Gardeners teach members of the public about horticulture in a variety of ways -- by answering questions and providing research-based information at local gardening events, through special workshops, on UW-Extension-supported garden hotlines, or through other means.

PDF file Making gardens grow in Wisconsin

19,000 winter-weary Wisconsinites got a jump start on spring at the annual Garden Expo in Madison. The event – open for three days in February and sponsored by UW-Extension Horticulture Team, Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) and the Friends of WHA-TV – raised funds of Wisconsin Public Television and the program “The Wisconsin Gardener.”

PDF file Learning for Life at the Garden Expo

WHO WE ARE

Co-Leaders

  • Barbara Larson
  • Doug Soldat

Coach

  • John Shutske

Members

  • Diane Alfuth, St. Croix Co.
  • Mandy Beall, DNR
  • Kevin Erb, UW- Green Bay
  • Liz Friemoth, Walworth Co.
  • Brian Hudelson, UW-Madison
  • Steve Huntzicker, LaCrosse Co.
  • Kevin Jarek, Outagamie Co.
  • Lisa Johnson, Dane Co.
  • Laura Jull, UW-Madison
  • Erin LaFaive, Eau Claire Co.
  • Dennis Lukaszewski, Milwaukee Co.
  • Sharon Morrisey, Milwaukee Co.
  • Patricia Nagai, Racine Co.
  • Astrid Newenhouse, UW-Madison
  • Vijai Pandian, Brown Co.
  • Phil Pellitteri, UW-Madison
  • Patti Percy, Fond du Lac Co. Extension Office
  • Susan Richardson, Winnebago/Outagamie Counties
  • Scott Reuss, Marinette Co.
  • Kevin Schoessow, Spooner Ag Research Station
  • Tom Schwab, O.J. Noer Research Station
  • Rose Skora, Kenosha Co.
  • G. (Steve) Stevenson, CIAS
  • Dave Trechter, UW-River Falls
  • Ann Wied, Waukesha Co.
  • Chris Williamson, UW-Madison
  • Tom Wright, West Madison Ag Research Station

CONTACT

Team Co-leaders

Barbara Larson
UW-Extension, Horticulture Educator, Kenosha Co.
(262) 857-1945

Doug Soldat
UW-Madison, Turfgrass & Urban Soil Specialist
(608) 263-3621

Team Coach
John Shutske
(608) 262-9812

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