Horticulture
Horticulture is often defined as the art and science of growing plants – flowers, fruits, vegetables, trees and more! Research shows an intimate connection between people and plants – fresh fruits and vegetables feed and nourish our bodies, trees shade and cool the places we live, flowers brighten our landscapes, and as research shows, our spirits too.
There is another side to horticulture as well. Invasive pests destroy our natural resources at a large financial and environmental cost. Additionally, the misuse and misunderstanding of pesticides causes pollution and health risks. Division of Extension programs aid in finding the appropriate, most cost effective and environmentally sound solutions that are best for you.
As the demand for horticultural products increase, Division of Extension programs aid in finding the appropriate, most cost effective and environmentally sound solutions that are best for the individual.
Ask Your Gardening Questions
- We are here to assist you with your indoor and outdoor plant, yard and landscape questions.
- Contact Julie, your Rock County Horticulture Outreach Specialist, directly with your gardening questions:
julie.hill@wisc.edu
262-741-4958
Text/Mobile – 262-374-4191 - Or ask your question here using the Ask Your Gardening Question online form.
Additional gardening and horticulture resources can be found at the Wisconsin Horticulture Program website or you can use the quick links below:
[Newsfeed]:
- Feb. 1–April 30, 2026 | 100% Online | Self-Paced Register Now Get ready for next year’s growing season by learning the process of identifying plant problems. Plant Diagnostics: The Step-by-Step Approach to Identifying Plant Problems teaches the basics of the plant diagnostic process in an easy-to-understand way. Gain a deeper understanding of pest identification, insect […]
- UW-Madison Division of Extension has launched Shoebox to Strategy: Organizing Your Farm’s Legacy, a workshop series designed to help farm families organize critical documents and financial information. Organizing important farm records is a task that is easy to put off, but having these documents in order supports the continuity and stability of your business—especially in […]
- A new invasive plant was just spotted in Rock County—and now is the time to search near you to prevent it from spreading in the region. Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum) is a non-native annual grass that poses a significant threat to Wisconsin’s ecosystems. It grows in branching, sprawling mats in forests, streams, trails, ditches, and […]
- The Extension Horticulture Program is excited to announce Ask Your Gardening Question: LIVE, a FREE monthly web series where you can find answers to all your plant-related questions. These online Q&A sessions, held Mondays at 1:30 p.m., provide the opportunity to connect with UW plant health experts and learn about plants and gardening in an […]
