Education Gardens
Dodge County Administration Building Education Display Garden
Established in 2013 and 2014, this garden continues to evolve and change each year.
The garden enjoyed a successful 2025 season thanks to consistent care and attention. In May, things kicked-off with an annual clean-up, removing debris and adding a fresh layer of mulch to help retain moisture and suppress weeds. Throughout the growing season, the gardens were maintained on a regular schedule of weekly upkeep, including weeding, trimming, and deadheading. This proactive approach helped us stay ahead of any potential problems and keep the garden looking its best.
The cupflowers did better this year with less disease and insects.
All plants are identified with a plant marker and more information on the individual plants can be found at this LINK.
Dodge County Highway Department Education Display Garden
Due to its southern exposure, this garden is designed for a hot, dry environment and was established in 2014. The garden hosts a variety of plant colors and textures.
Maintaining a healthy balance in the garden requires ongoing attention. During 2025, the focus was managing some of the more enthusiastic growers. A control method to manage the Bishop's weed was implemented. Both the Donkey's Tail succulent and Yucca plants were trimmed into a more manageable and attractive feature.
All plants are identified with a plant marker and more information on the individual plants can be found at this LINK.
Dodge County AbleLight Thrift Store Pollinator Education Display Garden
AbleLight Thrift Store Educational Garden - established 2016
During 2025 the Ablelight Educational Garden continued to provide flower interest and beauty to passersby in Horicon. The garden is home to a variety of flowers that bloom throughout spring, summer, and fall.
The garden is maintained throughout the season with routine weeding.
All plants are identified with a plant marker and more information on the individual plants can be found at this LINK.
Dodge County John Hustisford Museum Educational Garden
In collaboration with the Hustisford Society, garden were cared for with some additional perennial plants added during the 2025 growing season.
Because the museum is adjacent to the Memorial Park in Hustisford the gardens are highly visible to the entire community as well as anyone visiting the museum or park. The gardens provide beautified public spaces as well as native plants that provide a healthy environment for birds and pollinators. Educational opportunities these gardens provide are plants labeled with both common and Latin name.
All plants are identified with a plant marker and more information on the individual plants can be found at this LINK.