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May 2013 Cloverpatch

May 2013 Cloverpatch

Looking for the latest 4-H news? You will find it here in the May 2013 Cloverpatch Newsletter. May 2013 Cloverpatch

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All Community Garden Plots Reserved for 2013

All Community Garden Plots Reserved for 2013

All plots at the Rock County Community Garden have been reserved for the 2013 planting season. To place your name on the waiting list for this season or next, please call the UW-Extension office at 608-757-5696.

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Hay, Forage & Corn – Buying & Selling

Hay, Forage & Corn – Buying & Selling

Visit Wisconsin Farmer to Farmer for current listings of hay, forage & corn. http://farmertofarmer.uwex.edu/

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Soil Testing for Home Lawns and Gardens

Soil Testing for Home Lawns and Gardens

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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April 2013 Cloverpatch

April 2013 Cloverpatch

Get the latest 4-H news.  Checkout the April 2013 Cloverpatch. Cloverpatch April 2013  

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2013 Family Living Workshops

2013 Family Living Workshops

Check out our Family Living workshops that can be offered to you in 2013.  Please call the office 608-757-5696 for more details and to schedule your workshop with one of our educators. 2013 Family Living Programs (pdf)

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March 2013 Cloverpatch

March 2013 Cloverpatch

Get the latest 4-H news.  Checkout the March 2013 Cloverpatch! Cloverpatch March 2013 (pdf)

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Rock County Barn Quilts

Barn Quilts of Rock Co. disbanded Dec. 2012.  However, Phil, Vaughn and Jeanette will continue to paint blocks at least through 2013.  Call one of them for assistance (see application for contact information). A record of the quilt blocks will be kept at the UW-Rock Co. Extension, 51 S. Main St., Janesville, W 53545. A [...]

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February 2013 Cloverpatch

February 2013 Cloverpatch

Get the latest 4-H news.  Check out the February 2013 Cloverpatch! Cloverpatch February 2013 (pdf)  

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2013 Strong Bones and Healthy Hearts Training

2013 Strong Bones and Healthy Hearts Training

Are you interested in improving the health of older women in your community?  Join us for these workshops and become certified to teach the StrongWomen program or StrongWomen-Healthy Hearts program. Healthy Hearts training on April 8, 2013 has been canceled. Upcoming 2013 Wisconsin trainings (pdf)

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January 2013 Cloverpatch

January 2013 Cloverpatch

Get the latest 4-H news.  Check out the January 2013 Cloverpatch! Cloverpatch Jan 2013 (pdf)

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Community Garden Plot Swap

Community Garden Plot Swap

Beginning at 1pm, January 23, 2013, current renters at the Rock County Community Gardens may swap their assigned plot(s) for open plot(s) in the garden.  Swapping is on a first-come basis. Only open, unrented plots will be available. Current renters may obtain an addtional plot at this time (maximum two plots per person). If still [...]

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Rock County UW-Extension Offers a Variety of Programs

Rock County UW-Extension Offers a Variety of Programs

Through UW-Extension, all Wisconsin people can access university resources and engage in lifelong learning, wherever they live and work.  In Rock County, UW-Extension provides community based programs in the area of agriculture, horticulture, family living, nutrition education, and youth development. Download a summary of office programs: Rock County UW-Extension Office Summary (PDF)

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StrongWomen™ Participant Enrollment Information

Please complete the StrongWomen™ enrollment forms and return them along with your $35.00 registration fee prior to your first class to:  UW Extension Attn: Strong Women 51 South Main Street Janesville, WI 53545 If you have questions about the program please contact Angela Flickinger, Family Living Educator at 608-757-5689 or angela.flickinger@ces.uwex.edu . SW Participant Enrollment Forms [...]

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