In the past few weeks you have probably noticed dame’s rocket beautiful blooms, but did you know that this beautiful plant is also invasive? Dame’s rocket was introduced to North America in the 1600’s. It is often found in moist, wooded areas, but has the ability to also invade open areas. The plant’s three-month-long blooming [...]
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In response to the community economic challenges of Waukesha’s Central City, Waukesha County UW Cooperative Extension has collaborated with numerous public and private entities to design and launch a Business Retention and Expansion research project to learn how the community can help foster local small business growth. During the survey process, 38 small businesses, with [...]
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Don’t fertilize your tomatoes until the first fruit has started to form. Too much nitrogen makes leaves grow instead of the flowers, which are what turn into the tomatoes. Most other vegetable plants benefit from a starter fertilizer when transplanted. Now is great time to mulch the rootzone around your tomato plants. Use 1 – [...]
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05. Jun, 2013
Did you know you can sign up to have e-mail reminders sent to you 3 times a year to check your credit report? It is so easy and takes less than a minute to sign up. http://fyi.uwex.edu/creditreport/
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05. Jun, 2013
Anthracnose is the name of several common fungal diseases that affect the foliage of trees in Wisconsin when weather conditions are cool and moist. Trees that are most commonly and severely affected by anthracnose include ash, maple, white oak, sycamore, and walnut. Anthracnose typically affects young leaf tissue. Symptoms of anthracnose vary, but in general, [...]
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04. Jun, 2013
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends three cups (or cup-equivalents) of fat-free or low fat milk or dairy products for those aged 9 or older. Most Americans are below the recommendation, eating or drinking about 2 cups per day. Celebrate Dairy Month by following these 10 Tips to enjoy fat-free and low fat [...]
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31. May, 2013
Residents of Waukesha’s Tower Hill neighborhood are invited to garden with their neighbors at the Tower Hill Community Garden starting Tuesday, June 4th at 6:00 pm. Plants, seeds, and gardening tools will be provided. Each Tuesday evening at 6:00 pm throughout the summer, gardeners will gather together to plant, weed, water, and harvest the vegetables. [...]
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29. May, 2013
Tower Hill Neighborhood residents gathered at the Rain Garden Demonstration Site located on Madison Street in Waukesha on Saturday May 18th for the first annual Bloom and Groom event. Through a Greater Milwaukee Foundation grant, neighbors were given the opportunity to buy colorful annuals from Lowe’s at a reduced price to help beautify their yards. In conjunction with [...]
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28. May, 2013
Summertime is Food Preservation Time: Lunch & Learn at the Waukesha County Extension Office Webinars are from 12 noon – 1 pm R.S.V.P. to Melinda Stuart, Family Living Educator mstuart@waukeshacounty.gov (262)970-4713 June 3 Freezing Produce –Learn tips to preserving fresh green beans, peas, strawberries and other produce for year-round enjoyment. June 17 Making Jams [...]
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Dames Rocket, an Invasive Plant, Is Blooming Now
Small Business Growth: A Process for Identifying and Reducing Barriers to Expansion
Tips for Growing Tomatoes
