The Green Thumb Gardening vegetable series will help you to keep your kitchen garden thriving! The series covers many aspects of vegetable gardening for a robust background in vegetable production. UW-Madison Extension educators and UW specialists will provide in-depth, practical information for the novice to the experienced gardener. Classes are recorded (except Vegetable Diseases) and handouts are provided for your further review after each session.
All classes are Thursdays 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Register for the complete class series at a discounted price ($110.00) or individual classes ($12.00) according to your interests. Full descriptions for individual classes.
In cases of financial need, a limited number of scholarships are available. Contact Lisa Johnson for questions.
Full Vegetable Series – All classes are live; recordings are sent to registrants after the event (vegetable disease management is not recorded).
- January 9 – 5:30-7:30 pm | Planning the Vegetable Garden
- January 16 – 5:30-7:30 pm | Soils and Fertilizers
- January 23 – 5:30-7:30 pm | Seed Starting
- January 30 – 5:30-7:30 pm | Vegetable Garden Crops and Special Techniques
- February 13 – 5:30-7:30 pm | Composting
- February 20 – 5:30-7:30 pm | Vegetable Disease Management (this class is not recorded)
- February 27 – 5:30-7:30 pm | Vegetable Insect Management
- March 6 – 5:30-7:30 pm | Weed Management
- March 13 – 5:30-7:30 pm | Cover Crops for the Garden
- March 20 – 5:30-7:30 pm | Succession Planting, Companion Planting, and Season Extension
- March 27 – 5:30-7:30 pm | Seed Saving, Harvesting, and Storage
