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HorticultureHORTICULTURE MISSION

University of Wisconsin - Extension programs in Horticulture:

  • Plan, develop, teach and evaluate university research-based educational programs for all Racine County residents based on their needs
  • Diagnose insect, disease, and environmental plant problems for commercial businesses and consumers
  • Train and coordinate Master Gardener Volunteers

HORTICULTURE PROGRAM AREA TOPICS

  • Diagnostics - Plant Health Advisors provide community education about current yard and garden issues. Have a question about your yard, garden, interior plants or insect?
    e-mail your questions to MasterGardeners@goRacine.org
    or call 886-8451
  • Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance Short Course for professional horticulturists is held Wednesday mornings in February. More information for 2009 will be available in the fall.
  • Master Gardener Volunteer Program - General Training is currently underway. New classes will be starting in January 2009.
  • Green Works - A Horticulture Job Training Program for Adults with Disabilities

Find out more about:

STAFF
If you have any questions regarding Horticulture in Racine County, please contact:

Patti NagaiDr. Patti Nagai
Horticulture Educator
Racine County - UW Extension
14200 Washington Avenue
Sturtevant, WI 53177-1295
Phone: 262-886-8460
Fax: 262-886-8489
Email: patricia.nagai@ces.uwex.edu

Listen to Patti on 1130AM WISN News/Talk Radio and call in with your questions:
Stein Gardens & Gifts Yard and Garden Show is on each Saturday from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Listen to Patti on the fourth Saturday.
Call In Numbers: 414-799-1130 or Toll-Free 800-838-9476

Look for Patti's weekly Q&A gardening articles in the Wednesday edition of The Racine Journal Times. Send your questions to: Patti.Nagai@goRacine.org Type "Question for RJT" in the subject line.