PROGRAM AREAS

	Agriculture
	Community Development
	Family Living
	Horticulture
	Nutrition Education
	4-H Youth Development

OFFICE RESOURCES

OTHER RESOURCES

	Marathon County Government
	InfoSource
	UWEX Cooperative Extension
	UWEX Publications

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Square Foot Gardening

Square foot gardening is a form or intensive gardening where you block off squares of space for crops rather than planting them in rows. More than just another new method of planning and planting a garden, it’s a whole different psychological approach to gardening. The square yard garden is divided into a size and shape that gardeners of all ages, sizes and levels of experience can understand and cope with easily. To learn more about square foot gardening and the free programs offered >>>

Drought and Watering of Woody Ornamentals

If you live in a part of the state where drought was severe this past summer, now is a good time to help your trees and woody ornamental plants recover from the lack of rain and go into the winter season in good health. Drought and Watering of Woody Ornamentals (2 pages, 14 KB)

Wisconsin Horticulture Update

UW-Extension Wisconsin Urban Horticulture site provide weekly updates throughout the growing season. The updates include cultural and pest information, detailed weather statistics, county reports, and general gardening tips. Current and archived updates are available in Microsoft Word format >>>

Fall Insect Pests

It has become common to see large numbers of lady beetles and boxelder bugs clustered around homes and other buildings in the fall. Both of these species can congregate by the thousands on buildings, and if given the opportunity, move inside. Fortunately they are harmless to humans, but these bugs can be nuisances and occasionally their waste can stain. Repeated exposure has also caused allergic reactions in a small number of people.

You'll find more information about Asian Lady Beetle on our website and more information on Boxelder Bugs on the Wisconsin Garden Facts website.

Square Foot Gardening

Square foot gardening is a form or intensive gardening where you block off squares of space for crops rather than planting them in rows. More than just another new method of planning and planting a garden, it’s a whole different psychological approach to gardening. The square yard garden is divided into a size and shape that gardeners of all ages, sizes and levels of experience can understand and cope with easily. To learn more about square foot gardening and the free programs offered >>>

Garden Walk 2009— July 11-12

Tour of five outstanding gardens in the Rib Mountain area and the Neighbor's Place Community Garden. Friday, July 11 from 1-7 pm, and Saturday, July 12 from 9 am - 3 pm. Tickets/Garden Guides available at any of the private gardens on the days of the tour, or beginning in June at UW Cooperative Extension, 212 River Dr, Ste 3, Wausau (office hours 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Friday). Tickets: $10 per person. Sponsored by North Central Wisconsin Master Gardeners. Proceeds to benefit Monk Gardens, Northern Wisconsin's first public gardens. For more information including garden information >>>

WPT Garden Expo

The Garden Expo was held at the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Walk through the custom garden display, attend more than 100 educational seminars and demonstrations on gardening, lawn, and landscaping topics and enjoy more than 400 different exhibitor booths. Attend one of the many hands-on workshops and learn new skills while creating an art piece to take home. Meet Shelley Ryan, master gardener and producer/host of The Wisconsin Gardener series, UW-Extension experts, and Master Gardeners. Visit the Wisconsin Public Television Garden Expo website >>>

Now Is The Time For Lawn & Garden Soil Testing

One of the first steps to successful gardening is having your soil tested. Marathon County UW-Extension can provide you with a soil testing kit to test your lawn, vegetable garden, flowerbed, or for your trees and shrubs. Samples are analyzed for pH, lime requirement, organic matter, phosphorus, and potassium. Nutrient recommendations are given to adjust pH, nitrogen, phosphate, and/or potash fertilizers. For more information about soil sampling >>>

Free Garden Clinics Now Closed

Open clinics directly with Master Gardeners are available to answer your questions, diagnose your problem plants, or identify bugs. Clinics are staffed seasonally on Wednesdays from May 14th through September 10th at Marathon County UW Extension, from 10am - 2 pm at 212 River Drive, Suite 3, Wausau.