Helpful Links
These links are provided to aid you in finding help for your gardening questions. In addition, resources for you to explore.
Find a Community Garden
in your neighborhood.
Research-based educational material to support healthy families, food safety, environmental issues, agriculture and farming, and community and economic development.
Master Gardener Training Course
Everything you want to know about becoming a state certified Master Gardener.
Wisconsin Horticulture - Division of Extension
- Videos
Wisconsin Master Gardeners Association (WIMGA)
WIMGA is an independent, statewide volunteer organization. It is the collective voice of over 2,000 Master Gardener Volunteers and 53 local Master Gardener Associations, a strong partner with UW-Extension in advancing Master Gardener programming and the conduit for statewide networking among volunteers.
University of Minnesota Extension - “What's wrong with my plant?”
A diagnostic web tool to help you identify and treat your plant problems.
Internet source for the latest information on local (PA/MD) gardening techniques and events. A great source for articles on many topics.
Invasive plants, animals and pests are taking a toll on Wisconsin's lakes, rivers and landscapes. The DNR is working with citizens and partners to slow the spread of invasive species. Through educational outreach, strategic planning and active management we are protecting our environment and economy from invasives.
Zone of cold hardiness refers to the plant’s ability to survive the winter. It plays a key factor in selecting landscape plants for the region. USDA has classified the entire United States into 13 plant hardiness zones based on their average, annual minimum temperature during 30 year period.
NICH Hardiness Zone Information
National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture answers FAQs about the new Hardiness Zone maps.