Staff: Chrissy Regester
Horticulture Educator
Phone: 262-741-4958
Fax: 262-741-4955
christine.regester@ces.uwex.edu
Office Hours:
Monday 8:00am - 12:00 pm
Thursday
and Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Please stop by the office, call, or email with any horticulture related questions!
Programs - 2008
Meet Me At the Playground - Children
2008 Community Garden Project
Master Gardener Volunteers
Walworth County Master Gardener Volunteer Website
Wisconsin Master Gardener Volunteer Website
Master Gardener Volunteer Timesheet, 2008
Educational Links and Publications
The Learning Store
For more information on Emerald Ash Borer please call the Wisconsin Emerald Ash Borer hotline at 1-800-462-2803
 Japanese Beetle Information
Gypsy Moth
Identifying Gypsy Moth Eggs
Identifying Gypsy Moth Catapillars
Gypsy Moth Control
New and Featured Titles from Extension Publishing
Prairie Spring
The early French explorers called the vast, treeless land they discovered "prairie," or meadow. Whether your interest lies in planting a prairie garden or learning more about this important part of Midwestern natural history, the Prairie Primer (G2736) serves as an excellent guide.
Insect Threat to Linden and Basswood Trees
A native of North America, the linden borer is a serious insect pest of basswood and linden trees. Linden Borer (A3813) describes telltale signs of damage (easy to overlook until it's serious), as well as the insect's life cycle and methods of control.
Boxelder Bugs Boxing You In?
Learn more about the omnipresent Boxelder Bug and its control:
Website Helps Gardeners Choose Vegetable Varieties
Cornell's newest Citizen Science in Horticulture project website makes it easy for gardeners to compare varieties and become more aware of the wide diversity of varieties that are available. Gardeners can search or browse for more than 2,000 varieties, view details for each including how long they take to mature, and find links to seed companies that sell the variety. Gardeners may share what they've learned and rate and review particular varieties. The site also includes links to other Cornell gardening resources, including online growing guides for more than 60 garden crops.
 Trees
**These organizations provide meaningful ways for people to engage in the practice and learning of forestry and assist them in managing their woodland property.
 New Tree Planting
Proper Tree Pruning (Be patient. This publication is slow to download)
Diseases
Managing Oak Wilt
Invasive Species
Invasive species are a concern for Wisconsin's waterways, wetlands, prairies, and woodlands. Invasive species are very aggressive in their establishment and are able to out compete native species for essential water, sunlight, and nutrients. Control, awareness, and education are important to keep them out of Wisconsin's natural ecosystems. Join us in keeping Wisconsin beautiful!
Some Common Invasive Species in Walworth County:
Wisconsin Trails and Natural Areas
- Kettle Moraine State Forest has over eighty miles of groomed and marked trails and wonderful wildlife - The southern unit is located five miles north of Elkhorn on Hwy. H
- Paul Lange Memorial Arboretum - Located
on North Terrace St. Delavan, WI
- Big Foot Beach State Park - Has
hiking, camping, fishing, and picnic areas to enjoy!
- White River State Trail - Please
visit website for more information
- Fontana Fen - Ten acres of
unique wetland prairie habitat
- Four Season's Nature Preserve - Enjoy trails that bring you through wetlands and prairies. There is also a dog exercise area located on the property. Located on Hwy. H south of Lake Geneva, WI
- Wisconsin Hiking Trails
Latino Gardening Resources
Latino Resources
The following resources came from Iowa State University, they are in PDF file format unless otherwise noted.
Vegetables
Planting Your Garden
Other Publications
RELATED HORTICULTURE
LINKS OF INTEREST
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