Viburnum Leaf Beetle
This is a very important pest that has just been discovered in Milwaukee and Ozaukee Counties. Within 2-3 years of infestation…..
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Can Urban Gardening Pay Off? MicroFarming Program Explores Income Realities
Can Urban Gardening Pay Off? MicroFarming Explores Income Realities Urban agriculture is thriving in Milwaukee County as vacant lots are transformed into gardens and the University of Wisconsin Extension (UWEX) provides 72 acres of rental plots to eager urban farmers and community gardeners, providing fresh food for themselves, farmers’ markets, grocers and local restaurants. UWEX […]
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Urban Agriculture – What Exactly Does It Mean?
Urban Agriculture – what exactly does that mean? by Peg Fleury ~ Some people might even consider it an oxymoron. Urban horticulture, yes, but urban farming?
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Urban Bee Keeping Information
Are you an beekeeper or know of someone who is interested in bee keeping? Discover some of the unique places where bees thrive! The Wisconsin Public Television website has a very informative video of a 2006 interview with Harris Byers from the Milwaukee County Cooperative Extension. Harris discusses bee habitats, the lack of pollinators in the area, […]
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