Provides a comprehensive overview of trees appropriate for Wisconsin gardens.  Features numerous cultivars. SLIDES, SCRIPTS.  SEE INDIVIDUAL TITLES FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Large Shade Trees Over 40′ Tall – #18283

Ornamental and Flowering Trees Under 35′ Tall – #18284

1/30/96 satellite videoconference provides basic information on designing, planning, planting and maintaining perennial flower beds in the home lawn. Covers the basics of starting a perennial garden, recommends herbaceous perennials for a variety of sites. Primary objective is to provide tips and ideas for starting, growing and enjoying perennials in your yard. Includes (55:00) tape of follow-up ETN session available only in Wisconsin. (1996) – VHS VIDEO (2 hours), PRINT MATERIALS, AUDIOCASSETTE.  (Master Gardener Series).

Outline of most common trees appropriate for Wisconsin, with a few cultivars of trees. Generally focuses on shade trees and a few ornamental trees that grow over 40′ tall.  (1999) – 128 SLIDES, SCRIPT.  (Landscape Plants of Wisconsin Series).

Features segments originally broadcast as part of “The Wisconsin Gardener” Series.  Topics include “Fertilizing trees”, “Spring blooming landscape plants”, “Ornamental crabs”, “Lilacs for Wisconsin gardeners”,  and “Choosing a conifer for year round interest”.   (1998) - VHS VIDEO  (28:00)

Outline of superior flowering and ornamental trees for Wisconsin.  Includes most popular cultivars of certain species.  Slides of flowers, fruit and fall color are included.  (1999) – 117 SLIDES, SCRIPT.  (Landscape Plants of Wisconsin Series)

Provides basic step-by-step instructions for restoring native vegetation along shoreland areas. VHS VIDEO, INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE. (2001) - VHS VIDEO  (16 min.)

Master Gardener Shelley Ryan and her guests discuss landscaping for birds.  Topics covered include: The ultimate bird garden, Prairie plants for birds, A butterfly garden and How to make a water garden.  See also “The Wisconsin Gardener: More Landscaping for Birds” – #18399. (2000) - VHS VIDEO  (29 min.)

Master Gardener Shelley Ryan and her guests continue exploring landscaping for birds, focusing on fall and winter.  Topics covered include trees and shrubs that attract birds, protecting from wildlife, woody and winter landscapes for birds.  See also earlier production “The Wisconsin Gardener: Landscaping for Birds” #18317.    (2000) - VHS VIDEO  (29 min.)

Master Gardener Shelley Ryan and her guests look at ways to put rocks to use in your garden. Topics covered include: a garden rock primer, rock garden bed creation, miniature portable rock gardens and making your own garden trough.  (1997) - VHS VIDEO  (27 min.)

Master Gardener Shelley Ryan and her guests look at growing orchids, getting rid of scale, caring for holiday plants, creeping Charlie and a winter prairie photo essay.   (1998) - VHS VIDEO  (27 min.)