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Greetings gardeners,
May brings the excitement of the last spring freeze for most of Wisconsin. The actual date varies substantially across the state, so it begs the question, "When is the last frost expected in my area?" This Freeze Date Tool is a helpful resource for average freeze dates in Wisconsin. Keep in mind, these are estimates—gardeners still need to watch local weather forecasts to determine the best time to plant. Aside from warmer weather, a lot is happening in horticulture this May! Read on for upcoming events, timely articles, and news features from Wisconsin Horticulture Extension. 

Warmer temperatures mean Wisconsinites are enjoying the outdoors with activities such as gardening, hiking, picnicking, and camping. However, spring also brings peak tick activity in the Midwest. Learn more about these tiny arachnids to protect yourself from tickborne diseases. Read more...

As lawns wake up from cold weather, many of us notice spots where the grass has died over the winter. While “dog spots” are common, caused by high concentrations of nitrogen where dogs have urinated over the winter, there are other things that can cause areas of dead grass as well. Read more...

May is a prime time to visit your local greenhouse, nursery or garden center to buy annuals, perennials and vegetables for your home garden. Unfortunately, these plants can be carriers of plant disease-causing organisms. Here are some things to look out for when buying plants. Read more...

By sharing sightings of periodical cicadas in your area, you can help UW entomologists track these insects across the state. Learn more about this unique brood of insects on the newly create periodical cicada website. Get involved...

UW-Madison Division of Extension Horticulture Program

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