General Vegetable Gardening Resources

Extension Horticulture Program

New Gardener Resources

Gardening and learning to grow your own food provides many benefits, but we know it can be a bit intimidating when first starting out.

The Vegetable Garden 

A complete guide for beginning vegetable gardening in Wisconsin. Includes steps to take to plan your garden, varieties that work well in Wisconsin gardens, planting and care.

Common Crops for Community Gardens

Includes cultivar selection for intensive gardening and a discussion of warm versus cool season crops.

Specialized gardening techniques

Wide row planting, square foot gardening and raised beds.