Soil testing is a useful procedure to determine how much phosphorus and potassium you have in your soil. The test will also report your soil pH and organic matter content. A recommendation for nitrogen application will be given based on the crop specified at the time of sample submission. Lime application directions are provided if [...]
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Hours Monday through Friday 8am to Noon, 1pm to 5pm Due to programming schedules, agents and educators may work outside of these hours. It may be best to call ahead if wishing to speak to educational staff. Phone For general messages and calls related to the family living, agriculture and horticulture programs: 608-757-5696 608-757-5581 (fax) [...]
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Master Gardener Volunteers dedicated to answering garden related questions from the general public (Plant Health Advisers) have set their office hours at Rock County UW-Extension for this upcoming growing season. Garden related diagnostic services Rock County UW-Extension offers research-based information to assist and educate the public in their gardening endeavors. Our services include assistance with [...]
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16. May, 2012
FL Childcare Trainings 2012 revised (pdf)
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16. May, 2012
Learning how to spend less but still live well takes skill, determination and know-how. For all programs: To register call Kim 608-757-5696 one week prior to class. For questions call Angela Flickinger 608-757-5689 or Cristina Parente 608-757-5693. May 30th: Cleaning Green Around Your Home and Center Making homemade recipes can truly work if you take time [...]
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09. May, 2012
Our season continues to be atypical. The warm spring weather has us running several weeks ahead of schedule. Lilacs have bloomed and faded well before their usual bloom time of Mother’s Day. If When you have gardening questions, Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Health Advisors are available to help: Tuesdays: 10am to 2pm Wednesdays: 10am to [...]
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26. Apr, 2012
The Rock County Dairy Youth Recognition Auction was established in 2004, as a means of recognizing the accomplishments of youth involved in 4-H and FFA dairy projects. Since its inception, a portion of the annual auction sale proceeds have been set aside to fund educational scholarships for dairy project youth. scholarship form 2012 (pdf) 2012 Dairy [...]
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16. Apr, 2012
This program will be postponed to a yet to be determined date. Sorry for any inconvenience. Composting is a great idea for the environment and for your center or home. Learn how to start and maintain a compost pile and how to get children excited about composting. April 18th: Composting Cost: $7.00 per person Instructor: [...]
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04. Apr, 2012
If you thought Japanese beetles were bad, just wait until you catch a whiff of the brown marmorated stink bug. During a recent Master Gardener training, PJ Liesch, UW-Madison Departments of Entomology and Plant Pathology, explained BMSB’s huge impact on fruit production on the east coast of the US and the potential damage it can cause [...]
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04. Apr, 2012
Making homemade recipes can truly work if you take time to understand a bit about the chemistry behind how the materials work. There are basic ingredients that are safe and effective for cleaning. “Going Green” with household products can save many resources, money, people and the environment. You will leave this workshop with a lot [...]
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