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July
2009
July 4, 2009
Art on the Farm
Oxford, WI
Fine arts show, with a MG booth by the Thyme Shares MGV & Friends (Marquette Co.) from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. At Doc & Pam Hines Farm, W8632 County Rd I, Oxford. For more information contact jahdvm@maqs.net or call (608) 586-5489.
Evening Walk: Perennials for Shade and Sun
West Madison Ag Research Station, Verona, WI
Join Eileen Nelson, Extension Ornamentals Specialist, UW-Madison from 6:00 to 7:30 to learn about what to use in your garden. Free. For more information contact Asst. Superintendent Judy Reith-Rozelle, 8502 Mineral Point Rd., Verona, WI 53593-9689 at (608) 262-2257 or fax (608) 829-3074.
Math for Gardeners
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL
Does calculating how much topsoil you need to fill a raised bed make you dizzy? Have you ever had too many or too few plants to fill a bed? This course is designed for gardeners who are responsible for maintaining or directing the maintenance of outdoor landscapes. Basic methods of calculating areas, volumes, conversions, for the landscaping trade such as application rates of fertilizers, determining how many plants per bed to use, and how much soil amendment is needed, as well as other topics will be covered in this class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on two Thursdays. Students will need a calculator, a ruler, a protractor and graph paper. Class size is limited. $99 ($79 members). For more information or to register, contact the Chicago Botanic Gardens, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe IL 60022 at (847) 835-8261.
Olbrich Home Garden Tour
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI
Explore gorgeous home gardens from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Pre-tour tickets $12 ($10 members); tour day $14 ($12 members). For more information contact Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704; phone (608) 246-4550.
2009 Historic Home and Garden Tour / Arts & Crafts Fair
Poynette, WI
Featuring 8 gardens, 3 historic homes and 4 educational programs. Sponsored by the Poynette Area Gardening Association. Friday 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Arts & Crafts only on Saturday. $7; tickets for sale at the Poynette Library. For more information contact Randy Krause at (608) 635-7160 or Sue Jones at (608) 635-4490.
Garden Walk 2009
Weston, WI
Take a break and enjoy a walk through five Weston area home gardens and the Rothschild Village Hall Garden. Get new ideas for your home, garden, or just enjoy a lot of backyard beauty. Garden Guides will be available at any of the private gardens on the days of the tour. Sponsored by the North Central Wisconsin MGA. Proceeds to benefit Women's Community Capital Campaign. For more information see the Marathon Co. UWEX horticulture webpage.
8th Annual Woodlanders Gathering
Mineral Point, WI
This 3½ day event held at Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts in Mineral Point offers over 60 workshops in creating from natural materials, such as building rustic furniture, trellises, and garden structures from twigs and branches, wood carving, harvesting wild edibles, and much more. For more information visit the Woodland Gathering Workshop Schedule website or call (608) 987-3292.
Inspirational Gardening
Burlington, WI
Christine Nye, Horticulturist at the Shedd Aquarium and Tom Wolfe, Horticulturist at the Art Institute, will ispire you as they share their concepts about garden design. At 10:30 a.m. At Northwind Perennial Farm, 7047 Hospital Rd, Burlington. For more information call (262) 248-8229 or visit the Northwind Perennial Farm website.
The Bloom Team Tells All
Boerner Botanical Gardens, Hales Corner, WI
Learn about classroom presentations and garden walks led by the UW-Extension Horticulture Center’s Bloom Team. These Master Gardener Volunteers have been monitoring the Perennial Gardens for two seasons. Find out which plants are on their “must have” lists in this class from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. $15 ($10 members) for all five classes. For more information contact Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Suite 1, Hales Corners, WI 53130 at (414) 525-5675.
Sheboygan Area Garden Walk
Sheboygan, WI
From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information contact Barb Schneiderhan at (920) 457-4243.
Garden Door Open House
Sturgeon Bay, WI
The Door County Master Gardener Association will celebrate the 5th anniversary of the opening of the public garden, the Garden Door from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Peninsula Agricultural Research Station, 4312 Highway 42, just north of Sturgeon Bay. Events include tours, speakers, and exhibits. Bus parking is available at the site. For more information contact Jo Ann Tarczewski at (920) 746-7752.
10th Annual Garden Walk
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
This event by the Wood Co. Master Gardener Association features several gardens from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information call (715) 421-8440.
Mendocino: A Hidden Treasure on the California Coast - Gardens, Redwoods and Wineries
Tour to the Pacific coast of California
Explore the wonderfully quaint Victorian village of Mendocino, with its rambling gardens situated right on picturesque Pacific coastal bluffs. Visit unique public and private gardens, while surrounded by majestic coastal redwoods, and the award-winning wineries of the Anderson Valley, one of the prime regions for California Pinot Noir wine. Stay Glendeven Inn, a luxurious B&B listed on the select registry of Distinguished Inns of North America, in nearby Little River. $2,495 single or $1,975 double + airfare. Organized by Hidden Treasure Botanical Tours, LLC. For more information contact Mary Kroening at (573) 881-6316 or visit the Hidden Treasure Botanical Tours website or download the tour brochure.
Food Preservation Series: Canning Fruit
Green Bay, WI
Because they are relatively easy to preserve, foods containing high amounts of acid like fruits are a popular choice with home canners. Putting up a variety of acid foods gives you year-round use of your favorite fruits, from rhubarb to gooseberries to cherries. Learn how to can a variety of fruits. Taught by Brown Co. Extension Family Living Educator Judy Knudsen and sponsored by the Brown Co. Extension Office and NEW MGA. From 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Ag & Extension Service Center, 1150 Bellevue Street Green Bay. $5. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. For more information or to register call Debi at (920) 465-8512.
Organic Gardening School
West Madison Ag Research Station, Verona, WI
The first of fours sessions on organic gardening. Experts will provide classroom presentations and in-field training on topics including organic gardening for the backyard gardener, building healthy soil, composting, sowing cover crops, and pest control. Participants will spend part of the day in the classroom and a section in the Trial and Demonstration Garden for hands-on training. $50. Register by July 6. For more information contact Asst. Superintendent Judy Reith-Rozelle, 8502 Mineral Point Rd., Verona, WI 53593-9689 at (608) 262-2257 or fax (608) 829-3074. For the complete schedule download the registration brochure.
Organic Gardening School
West Madison Ag Research Station, Verona, WI
Organic gardening experts will provide classroom presentations and in-field training on topics including organic gardening for the backyard gardener, building healthy soil, composting, sowing cover crops, and pest control. Four sessions from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday July 14, 21, 28 and Aug 4. Participants will spend part of the day in the classroom and a section in the Trial and Demonstration Garden for hands-on training. $175. Register by July 6. For more information contact Asst. Superintendent Judy Reith-Rozelle, 8502 Mineral Point Rd., Verona, WI 53593-9689 at (608) 262-2257 or fax (608) 829-3074. For the complete schedule download the registration brochure.
Leaf Casting Workshop
Gardens of the Fox Cities, Appleton, WI
Create a concrete leaf sculpture to add to your garden this summer! Workshop from 6:15 to 9:00 p.m. Some leaves will be available if you cannot bring your favorite leaves from home. Leaves need to be heavy veined the type that work best are rhubarb, burdock and hosta; leaves need to fit on a 16” x 24” board. $44 ($36 members). Advance registration required. For more information or to register, contact the Gardens of the Fox Cities, 1313 E. Witzke Blvd., Appleton, at (920) 993-1900.
Garden Parade 2009
Stevens Point, WI
The Portage Co. MGA's 12th annual garden walk will feature several gardens, a container garden showcase and a raffle. For more information contact Bob Rausch.
The Know Maintenance™ Perennial Gardening Workshop with Roy Diblik
Burlington, WI
Come to know 14 perennials, their growth characteristics and cultural needs. Roy will discuss the process of plant selection and placement in relation to style and care. From 10:00 a.m. to noon. $35. At Northwind Perennial Farm, 7047 Hospital Rd, Burlington. For more information call (262) 248-8229 or visit the Northwind Perennial Farm website.
A Summer's Day Garden Walk
Marquette Co., WI
Organized by the Thyme Shares MGV & Friends (Marquette Co.) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., rain or shine. For more information contact Karen Peterson at (608) 296-4442.
Pruning: Correct, Shape and Deadhead
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL
Today's pruning of your trees and shrubs will define how they grow for years to come. Learn which cuts to avoid, which cuts are essential, and which cuts are a matter of your personal style. You may even learn how to correct some counterproductive habits you picked up in the past. Please dress for the weather, bring gloves, and be prepared get dirty, as most of this class from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. will be spent outside, rain or shine. $62 ($49 members). For more information or to register, contact the Chicago Botanic Gardens, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe IL 60022 at (847) 835-8261.
Perennials in Design Seminar
St. Louis, MO
Presented by the Perennial Plant Association, this seminar from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. features “A Potpourri of Plants, Designs, and Arrangements”. The program features presentations by six nationally recognized speakers with decades of experience in growing and designing with perennials. Timely topics include “Designing with Color and Texture”, “Bulbs in Gardens”, “Four Seasons of Container Gardens”, “Tough Perennials for Tough Sites”, “Perennial Floral Design, and Perennial Plant Communities”. At the Marriott Union Station Hotel in downtown St. Louis. $69. For more information contact the Perennial Plant Association at (614) 771-8431; visit the Horticulture Co-Op of Metro St. Louis website; or download the seminar registration brochure.
Organic Gardening School
West Madison Ag Research Station, Verona, WI
The second of fours sessions on organic gardening. Experts will provide classroom presentations and in-field training on topics including organic gardening for the backyard gardener, building healthy soil, composting, sowing cover crops, and pest control. Participants will spend part of the day in the classroom and a section in the Trial and Demonstration Garden for hands-on training. $50. Register by July 6. For more information contact Asst. Superintendent Judy Reith-Rozelle, 8502 Mineral Point Rd., Verona, WI 53593-9689 at (608) 262-2257 or fax (608) 829-3074. For the complete schedule download the registration brochure.
Evening Walk: Disease Identification
West Madison Ag Research Station, Verona, WI
Join Brian Hudelson, Plant Disease Specialist, UW-Madison from 6:00 to 7:30 for hand-on diagnosis of diseases of vegetables, annual and perennial flower and fruit crops. Free. For more information contact Asst. Superintendent Judy Reith-Rozelle, 8502 Mineral Point Rd., Verona, WI 53593-9689 at (608) 262-2257 or fax (608) 829-3074.
Wisconsin Farm Technology Days
Dodge Co., Wisconsin
This premier exposition (previously called Farm Progress Days) – the largest agricultural show in Wisconsin – is also one of the largest in the nation. The three-day outdoor event showcases the latest improvements in production agriculture, including many practical applications of recent research findings and technological developments. For more information see the WI Farm Technology Days website.
Native Plants
Rotary Botanical Gardens, Janesville, WI
With Chrissy Regester, Walworth Co. UW-Extension Horticulture Educator. 7:00 p.m., $5 donation. For more information call Rotary Botanical Gardens at (608) 752-3885.
Botanical Latin: The Naming of Plants
MN Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN
Gain the insight for understanding scientific plant names and the logic behind them. Learn the what, why, and how of botanical Latin. First in a series on gardening in mid-summer from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $40 ($30 members). For more information or to register contact the Education Department, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, P.O. Box 39, Chanhassen,MN 55317-0039 at (952) 443-1422.
Gardening in Mid-Summer
MN Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN
This series features details on growing and caring for popular plants like roses, perennials and hostas. Also acquire basic plant name background. This four-part series is held on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 25, Aug 1, 8 and 15. For specific topics see the entries for those dates. $120 ($100 members). For more information or to register contact the Education Department, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, P.O. Box 39, Chanhassen,MN 55317-0039 at (952) 443-1422.
Organic Gardening School
West Madison Ag Research Station, Verona, WI
The third of fours sessions on organic gardening. Experts will provide classroom presentations and in-field training on topics including organic gardening for the backyard gardener, building healthy soil, composting, sowing cover crops, and pest control. Participants will spend part of the day in the classroom and a section in the Trial and Demonstration Garden for hands-on training. $50. Register by July 6. For more information contact Asst. Superintendent Judy Reith-Rozelle, 8502 Mineral Point Rd., Verona, WI 53593-9689 at (608) 262-2257 or fax (608) 829-3074. For the complete schedule download the registration brochure.
Managing Your Garden Bounty
Brown Bag Program (contact your local UW County Extension Office for access)
What to do with all those tomatoes that are ripening on the vine? Is it safe use great-grandma's pickle recipe? What recipe do I follow for canning vegetable soup? Is it safe to can summer squash? These and many other questions will be the topic of our discussion as we highlight tips to get you safely through the processing season. Join Barb Ingham for a discussion on managing the produce from your fruit and vegetable garden.
August
2009
Growing Roses in Minnesota
MN Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN
Discover how easy it is to grow both tender and hardy roses in our cold climate. Learn general rose care, cultivars, insects and diseases, winterizing, safe uses of pesticides and herbicides and a trip to the Arboretum's Wilson Rose Garden. Second in a series on gardening in mid-summer from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $40 ($30 members). For more information or to register contact the Education Department, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, P.O. Box 39, Chanhassen,MN 55317-0039 at (952) 443-1422.
Gardens for Dry Soil - Creative Ecology Series with Roy Diblik
Burlington, WI
Learn about plants that are not only tolerant of drought but lobe dry soils. From 10:00 a.m. to noon. $15. At Northwind Perennial Farm, 7047 Hospital Rd, Burlington. For more information call (262) 248-8229 or visit the Northwind Perennial Farm website.
Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Twilight Tour
Hancock Ag Research Station, Hancock, WI
Hosted in the Albert Horticultural Garden from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tour the station and research plots, and see more than 600 varieties of perennials, herbs, prairie plants, shade plants, grapes and heirloom varieties. For more information contact the Hancock Ag Research Station, N3909 County Hwy V, Hancock, WI 54943-7547 at (715) 249-5961 or fax (715) 249-5850.
Organic Gardening School
West Madison Ag Research Station, Verona, WI
The last of fours sessions on organic gardening. Experts will provide classroom presentations and in-field training on topics including organic gardening for the backyard gardener, building healthy soil, composting, sowing cover crops, and pest control. Participants will spend part of the day in the classroom and a section in the Trial and Demonstration Garden for hands-on training. $50. Register by July 6. For more information contact Asst. Superintendent Judy Reith-Rozelle, 8502 Mineral Point Rd., Verona, WI 53593-9689 at (608) 262-2257 or fax (608) 829-3074. For the complete schedule download the registration brochure.
Food Preservation Series: Pickling Vegetables
Green Bay, WI
Home canners have long enjoyed the art of pickle-making. It is one of the oldest methods of preserving foods. In modern times, pickled cucumbers are commonly referred to as pickles. A pickle; however, is any fruit, vegetable or meat preserved in vinegar or brine. This workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to learn how to can cucumbers and other vegetables. Co-taught by Brown Co. Extension Family Living Educator Judy Knudsen and and Master Gardener Volunteer Eileen Rueden. Sponsored by the Brown Co. Extension Office and NEW MGA. From 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Ag & Extension Service Center, 1150 Bellevue Street Green Bay. $5. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. For more information or to register call Debi at (920) 465-8512.Aug 6-16, 2006
Wisconsin State Fair
West Allis, WI
Cows, cream puffs, amusement park rides, and many horticultural exhibits and programs, including SEW MGA great in-ground gardens and displays. See the State Fair website for details.
The Bloom Team Tells All
Boerner Botanical Gardens, Hales Corner, WI
Learn about classroom presentations and garden walks led by the UW-Extension Horticulture Center’s Bloom Team. These Master Gardener Volunteers have been monitoring the Perennial Gardens for two seasons. Find out which plants are on their “must have” lists in this class from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. $15 ($10 members) for all five classes. For more information contact Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Suite 1, Hales Corners, WI 53130 at (414) 525-5675.
2009 All-State MGV Field Trip
Madison, WI and area
All Wisconsin MGVs, friends, and family, are invited to the Madison area to view some of the regions garden-related treats, mingle with other MGVs, and celebrate all the hard work you do in your own communities. The “tour” will be a self-paced caravan, moving from one destination to the next following a specific schedule. For more information, download the MGV Field Trip brochure.
Perennials for Sun and Shade
MN Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN
Find out which perennials will thrive in sunny and shady sites. Native plants and cultivars will be covered. Third in a series on gardening in mid-summer from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $40 ($30 members). For more information or to register contact the Education Department, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, P.O. Box 39, Chanhassen,MN 55317-0039 at (952) 443-1422.
Evening Walk: New and Heirloom Vegetables
West Madison Ag Research Station, Verona, WI
Join Judy Reith-Rozelle, Asst. Superintendent, WMRS from 6:00 to 7:30 to learn about how to grow, harvest and store all types of vegetables. Free. For more information contact Asst. Superintendent Judy Reith-Rozelle, 8502 Mineral Point Rd., Verona, WI 53593-9689 at (608) 262-2257 or fax (608) 829-3074.
Horticulture IS Therapy
Rotary Botanical Gardens, Janesville, WI
With Mike Maddox, Rock Co. UW-Extension Horticulture Educator & RBG Director of Education. 7:00 p.m., $5 donation. For more information call Rotary Botanical Gardens at (608) 752-3885.
Stone, Brick and Water: The Elements of Northwind
Burlington, WI
Gardens are much more than plants. They are ideas combing all the elements of nature. Join Steve Coster and discuss the various considerations about design and material selection he has developed at Northwind. At 10:30 a.m. At Northwind Perennial Farm, 7047 Hospital Rd, Burlington. For more information call (262) 248-8229 or visit the Northwind Perennial Farm website.
Horticulture Field Day
West Madison Ag Research Station, Verona, WI
Tours, vegetable sampling and demonstrations on a variety of topics from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free. For more information contact Asst. Superintendent Judy Reith-Rozelle, 8502 Mineral Point Rd., Verona, WI 53593-9689 at (608) 262-2257 or fax (608) 829-3074.
Mulching and Edging
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL
Improper mulching can do far more harm to plants than not doing it at all! Learn how much mulch is enough, where to spread it, and the best material to use. After a brief classroom discussion, you will go outside and do some hands-on mulching and edging. Please dress for the weather and be prepared to get dirty, as most of the class from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. will be spent outside, rain or shine. $62 ($49 members). For more information or to register, contact the Chicago Botanic Gardens, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe IL 60022 at (847) 835-8261.
Hostas and Companion Plants
MN Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN
Hostas are best appreciated for their distinctive foliage. Learn how to grow, propagate and select them for effective combinations with other shade-loving plants. Includes a visit to the Hosta Glade. Last in a series on gardening in mid-summer from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $40 ($30 members). For more information or to register contact the Education Department, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, P.O. Box 39, Chanhassen,MN 55317-0039 at (952) 443-1422.
Horticulture Therapy Workshop for MGVs
Janesville, WI
Therapeutic horticulture is defined as the process by which individuals may develop well-being through the use of plants and horticulture. The theme for this third state-wide conference is Intergenerational Gardening with keynote speaker Jean Larson, Horticulture Therapist and Instructor at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Center for Therapeutic Horticulture. From 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Rotary Botanical Gardens, Janesville. For more information contact Mike Maddox.
Ponds
Burlington, WI
Do you have, or are you putting a pond in your garden? Join Mike Robinson, Keystone Hatcheries, for a lively discussion and walk through our pond area -bring questions and wear your rubber boots! At 10:30 a.m. At Northwind Perennial Farm, 7047 Hospital Rd, Burlington. For more information call (262) 248-8229 or visit the Northwind Perennial Farm website.
Food Preservation Series: Canning Tomato Products
Green Bay, WI
Tomatoes are probably the most popular home canned food. Their summer freshness can easily be preserved for seasons when it is not possible to run into the backyard for that right-off-the-vine taste. Canned tomatoes are excellent for preparing chili suppers, spaghetti sauces, casseroles and an endless variety of meal accompaniments. Information will be shared on canning tomatoes and salsa. Co-taught by Brown Co. Extension Family Living Educator Judy Knudsen and and Master Gardener Volunteer Eileen Rueden. Sponsored by the Brown Co. Extension Office and NEW MGA. From 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Ag & Extension Service Center, 1150 Bellevue Street Green Bay. $5. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. For more information or to register call Debi at (920) 465-8512.
Evening Walk: Wildlife
West Madison Ag Research Station, Verona, WI
Join David Drake, Extension Wildlife Specialist, UW-Madison from 5:30 to 7:00 to learn about the creatures that live in urban gardens. Free. For more information contact Asst. Superintendent Judy Reith-Rozelle, 8502 Mineral Point Rd., Verona, WI 53593-9689 at (608) 262-2257 or fax (608) 829-3074.
Twilight Garden Tour
Spooner Ag Research Station, Spooner, WI
Stroll through the garden to see the various trials and plantings, listen to UW-Extension Hort Specialists and Master Gardeners from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. For more information contact the Spooner Agricultural Research Station, W6646 Highway 70, Spooner, WI 54801 at (715) 635-3506 or Fax (715) 635-6741.
Perennial Flower Garden: Establishment, Renovation and Care
Brown Bag Program (contact your local UW County Extension Office for access)
A well-designed perennial garden can provide many years of beauty and enjoyment. Careful selection of plant materials and thoughtful planning can result in a full season of color. Once established, they generally require less water than annuals and often have fewer pest problems. Perennial gardens may serve as borders along a fence or property line, thus easing mowing, trimming and water requirements that a lawn may present in such areas. It is also visually pleasing to locate the garden against a background such as a fence, wall, shrubs or evergreens. Annual maintenance activities as renovation and seasonal care will be reviewed for the improved performance of selected flowers. Join us as we address the establishment and maintenance of perennial flower beds.
Gardens and Prairie / Living Well Together - Creative Ecology Series with Roy Diblik
Burlington, WI
Learn to incorporate native prairie plants into your garden and create a style that will flourish with rich textures, color tones and diversity providing responsible maintenance and durability. From 10:00 a.m. to noon. $35. At Northwind Perennial Farm, 7047 Hospital Rd, Burlington. For more information call (262) 248-8229 or visit the Northwind Perennial Farm website.
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