Focus on Gardening and Horticulture
Horticulture Helpline
A free service for callers to speak with a UW Extension Master Gardener regarding plant, bug or soil questions. Call the Helpline at 262-548-7779, Monday-Thursday, 9 am to noon, limited winter/spring hours. You can also e-mail questions to uwex1@waukeshacounty.gov – include a phone number where you can be reached between the hours of 9 am to noon and allow 7 days for a response before e-mailing again.
Diagnosing Plant Problems
UW Extension Horticulture Educators and Master Gardeners Outdoor will identify outdoor and indoor plant samples and indoor plant insects. This service is available to the general public for a $4 fee per sample. Learn more about plant and insect diagnostics
Garden Rentals
UW Extension manages a 1 ½ acre garden located just east of the intersection of Northview Road and Grandview Boulevard in the city of Waukesha on County grounds. Garden plots are available for rental on a yearly basis to Waukesha County residents. Garden plot sizes are 20′ by 20′ and 30′ by 30′. There is a waiting list for plot rental. Call 262-548-7775 for more information.
Consumer Horticulture
Interested in learning proper pruning techniques? Interested in youth or community gardening? Find out more about Consumer horticulture
Commercial Horticulture
Are you a member of the green industry – a fruit or vegetable farmer or farmer’s market manager looking for information or assistance? Find out more about Commercial Horticulture
Master Gardener Program
Waukesha County teams up with Milwaukee County to provide education, training, and volunteer opportunities for those who want to become a Master Gardener. Master Gardeners volunteer time to gardening opportunities and projects in return for receiving horticultural training.
