Backyard Gardener

Take the first step to become a Wisconsin Extension Master Gardener by completing the Backyard Gardener training program. In this program, you will learn the essentials of horticulture to become a more successful and well-rounded gardener. You will not only gain practical gardening skills and techniques to grow healthy plants, but also learn the science behind “why” and “how” these techniques work. Backyard Gardener is an approved learning opportunity for the Wisconsin Extension Master Gardener Program in preparation to become a Wisconsin Extension Master Gardener.

There is currently no class scheduled. Please sign up for our monthly newsletter, Horticulture Headlines, to receive updates on future classes.

Course topics: You’ll cover a wide variety of topics to build a strong gardening knowledge foundation.

  • General Gardening Practices
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • Soils
  • Botany
  • Insects
  • Plant Diseases
  • Wildlife
  • Weeds
  • Herbaceous & Woody Ornamentals
  • Houseplants & Containers
  • Fruits
  • Vegetables
  • Lawns

Kaitlin Bricco, Horticulture Educator, Extension Outagamie County
kaitlin.bricco@wisc.edu, (920) 832-4764

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