Improve your gardening skills with Extension! Growing and Caring for Plants in Wisconsin: Foundations in Gardening

Want to be a better gardener? Whether you’re new to gardening or looking to deepen your skill set, Growing and Caring for Plants in Wisconsin: Foundations in Gardening is the course for you. This online, self-paced course teaches practical gardening skills along with easy-to-understand explanations behind why and how they work. 

Foundations in Gardening runs Sept. 7-Dec. 6, 2025. Register before Aug. 11 to receive an Early Bird registration discount. Regular registration runs August 12-28. A limited number of need-based scholarships will be available during the Early Bird registration period. Register and learn more about Foundations in Gardening.

This course is an approved learning opportunity for those interested in joining the Wisconsin Extension Master Gardener Program. Learn how to become a Master Gardener.