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Hardy Bulbs Tuesdays from 6:30pm - 8:30pm (seven sessions) Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL Fee: $287 ($229 members) Explore the many bulbs that brighten the spring, summer and fall garden. You will learn to identify more than 60 hardy bulbs, corms and tubers. Bloom sequences, cultural requirements and bulb selection will also be discussed. After completing this course, you will have the confidence and knowledge to use a wide variety of bulbs to enhance your clients' gardens or your own. For more information or to
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Four Seasons of Garden Containers series (Liner) 10:00am - noon (Four sessions, Thursdays) Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL Fee: $265 ($212 members) This series of workshops and garden walks on April 24, June 12, Sept 18 and Dec 4 features the diversity and creativity of four seasons of Chicago Botanic Garden container gardens. Each season you will explore the Garden grounds with Nancy Clifton and discover an array of striking plants, interesting color and texture combinations and unique container arrangements. Nancy will then help you create a seasonal container for your sun or partial shade patio or porch. For more
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Four Seasons of Garden Containers series (Terra Cotta) 10:00am - noon (Four sessions, Thursdays) Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL Fee: $403 ($320 members) - includes terra cotta containers. This series of workshops and garden walks on April 24, June 12, Sept 18 and Dec 4 features the diversity and creativity of four seasons of Chicago Botanic Garden container gardens. Each season you will explore the Garden grounds with Nancy Clifton and discover an array of striking plants, interesting color and texture combinations and unique container arrangements. Nancy will then help you create a seasonal container for your sun or partial shade patio or porch. For more information or to
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MAY 6, 2008 |
Plant Diagnosis in Seven Steps 6:30pm - 8:30pm Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI Fee: $13 ($11 members) Most gardeners find themselves tending sick plants from time to time. Accurate diagnosis is critical to choosing the right cures. Join Mike Maddox, Rock County UW-Extension Horticulture Educator located at Rotary Botanical Gardens, to learn the seven key bits of information you must gather in order to correctly diagnose plant problems. Maddox will direct participants to resources about plant treatments in this class. For more
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MAY 6, 2008 |
Home Composting 6:00pm - 7:30pm 212 River Drive Wausau, WI Fee: $3; pre-registration required. Learn to turn your table scraps, yard waste, and lawn clippings into wonderful rich humus soil known as compost. Compost helps plants grow bigger, better and more nutrients and water are held in the soil. Yard and garden waste accounts for one third or more of our landfill waste, so composting will reduce the amount of trash you generate. Finished compost samples will be on display. Program by UW-Extension trained Master Composters and North Central Wisconsin MGVs will include time for questions. Brochure For more
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MAY 6, 2008 |
Organic Edible Container Gardening 1:00pm - 3:00pm Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL Fee: $62 ($49 members) Fresh home-picked, organic salads are just around the corner! Find out how to grow your own organic salad greens, herbs and edible flowers in containers. Learn the basics of soil, watering, fertilizing and harvesting and go home with six organic edibles to plant on your own. For more information or to
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MAY 6, 2008 |
Organic Lawn Care 6:30pm - 8:30pm Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL Fee: $74 ($59 members) Learn effective cultural practices for maintaining healthy, attractive and pest-resistant turf grass areas. Reduce pesticide reliance in the care of lawns and learn how to maintain them in an environmentally friendly way. For more information or to
register, please contact: |
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MAY 8, 2008 |
Spring Garden Walk 6:00pm - 7:00pm Gardens of the Fox Cities, Appleton, WI Fee: Free Join Director of Horticulture, Natalia Bjorklund, for a personal tour of the more than 25,000 beautiful spring bulbs and other blooms that create Gardens of the Fox Cities’ must-see garden display, Fox Cities Blooms.
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MAY 8, 2008 |
Gardening with Found and Recycled Objects 6:30pm - 8:30pm Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI Fee: $30 ($25 members) There are a myriad of ways to enhance your home and garden by thinking creatively and using found and recycled objects. Join Anne Walker of Home Land Garden and be inspired as she shares slides and stories of creations such as old barn lights turned planters, hubcaps turned arbors, pogo sticks in the garden, and garden furniture made from unexpected items. Then turn your own creativity loose and add plant material to a found or recycled object provided by Walker. Everyone will go home with a completed project including plant material; due to their “found” nature, the pieces, however, will be a surprise. Feel free to bring your own found object too! For more information, please
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MAY 8, 2008 |
Home Composting 6:00pm - 7:30pm 212 River Drive Wausau, WI Fee: $3; pre-registration required. Learn to turn your table scraps, yard waste, and lawn clippings into wonderful rich humus soil known as compost. Compost helps plants grow bigger, better and more nutrients and water are held in the soil. Yard and garden waste accounts for one third or more of our landfill waste, so composting will reduce the amount of trash you generate. Finished compost samples will be on display. Program by UW-Extension trained Master Composters and North Central Wisconsin MGVs will include time for questions. Brochure For more
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MAY 8, 2008 |
Creating Enchanting Window Boxes and Containers 9:30am - 10:30am Nature's Harvest 320 E. Wayzata Blvd E Wayzata, MN Fee: $20 ($15 members) Window boxes make for lovely little gardens that dress up any house and are just right for experimenting with new plants or making an inspired design statement. Debbie Bradley and Vicky Greer will demonstrate their distinctive methods of creating enchanting window boxes & containers perfect for Minnesota’s ever-changing seasons. All class attendees will receive a 20% discount for plant material in their garden center for the whole day! For more information, please
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MAY 9, 2008 |
Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council
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MAY 9, 2008 |
Town & Country Garden Club Seminar Presentation follows a luncheon at noon John Michael Kohler Arts Center Sheboygan, WI Fee: $50 The featured speaker is Ray Rogers, author of Pots in the Garden. For more information, please
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MAY 9 & 10, 2008 |
Spring Plant Sale 2:00pm - 8:00pm (Friday) 8:00am - noon (Saturday) Ag & Extension Service Center 1150 Bellevue St. Green Bay, WI 9th annual sale by the NEW MGA, featuring perennials, vegetables, herbs and native wildflowers. For more information, please
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MAY 9 & 10,
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In The Zone Anchorage, Alaska Fee: $135 (1 day registration $85) The 2008 Conference and Garden Bazaar presented by the Alaska MGs Anchorage Chapter, includes two days of classes and lectures discussing topics about gardening in zones 2, 3 and 4. Twenty select vendors. For more information, please
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MAY 10, 2008 |
Digital Garden Photography 8:30am - 11:30am Gardens of the Fox Cities, Appleton, WI Fee: $18 ($14 members); advance registration required. Digital camera enthusiasts of all skill levels will be taught techniques by award-winning photographer Eileen Herrling of Appleton. During this morning session, Eileen will share tips and techniques for shooting nature and macro photography. Participants will then have time to practice taking photos of the thousands of tulips and other spring blooms at the Gardens in this class.
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MAY 10, 2008 |
Bluff Country MGA Plant Sale & Garden Demos 8:00am - 1:00pm The First Presbyterian Church Coach House 233 West Avenue North La Crosse, WI For more
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MAY 10, 2008 |
Success with Trees and Shrubs 9:30am - noon Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL Fee: $49 ($39 members) All you need to know about growing trees and shrubs! Glenn Grosch, experienced horticulturist and certified arborist, presents a practical, yet thorough discussion about how to be consistently successful in growing all types of woody plants (both deciduous and evergreen). Specific discussion includes matching plants to the site, plant selection, planting practices, first-year maintenance and long-term care. Find out some of the myths about traditional woody plant care and discuss some of the more current trends. This session is of value to all skill levels from beginner to professional. For more
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MAY 13 - 23, 2008 |
The Great Gardens of England and the Royal Chelsea Flower
Show American Horticulture Society Travel Trip to England This trip includes visits to an exceptional array of private gardens, which range from Overbury Court, residence of Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Blossom, to Jennigsbury Farm, residence of Mr. & Mrs. Barry Fox. Not neglected are several of the classic English gardens, which include Hidcote Manor, created by American Lawrence Johnston, and perhaps the best of English gardens, Beth Chatto near Colchester. Additionally, the trip will include drinks and dinner at a private opening of Sudely Castle, as well as a kind invitation by Michael Mates, a Member of Parliament, for a private visit to the Houses of Parliament and drinks and dinner in one of the Member's private dinning rooms. Brochure For more
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MAY 14, 2008 |
Fairy Gardens 6:30pm - 8:00pm Gardens of the Fox Cities, Appleton, WI Fee: $24 ($20 members); advance registration required. Learn the legends of fairies as you fashion your own miniature garden for the deck, office or home. All materials and plants included. Bring any special miniature features you want to include in yours. For more information or to
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MAY 14, 2008 |
English Troughs 6:30pm - 8:30pm Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL Fee: $87 ($69 members), includes all materials. Join Nancy Clifton for her popular trough-making workshop. Make your own stone-like rectangular trough container to plant for your fall garden. Wear work clothes, and be prepared to get messy! For more information or to
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MAY 15, 2008 |
Taste Bud: Outdoor Culinary Experience & Rare and Unusual
Plant Auction 5:30pm - 9:00pm Green Bay Botanical Garden, Green Bay, WI Fee: $35 ($40 members); advance reservation required. Enjoy tastes of delicacies from area caterers and restaurants served throughout GBBG’s budding spring gardens and have the opportunity to bid on a variety of unique plants during our silent auction. The evening concludes with a spirited live auction of yet even more interesting and hard-to-find plant offerings. Proceeds benefit the mission of the garden.
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MAY 15, 2008 |
Ornamental Grasses 7:00pm Rotary Botanical Gardens, Janesville, WI Fee: $5 donation With Mark Dwyer, Director of Horticulture at Rotary Botanical Gardens. For more information, please
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Horticulture Therapy Training for MGVs 10:00am - 3:00pm, Monday through Friday Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL Fee: $50 (minimum of 5 people for one day - choose preferred dates when registering) These workshops designed for Master Gardeners will focus on the practical aspects of barrier-free garden design, adaptive tools and equipment and the best sensory plant materials used in horticultural therapy activities. MGs who complete the program will have the basic skills necessary to successfully guide the design and construction of an enabling garden, which is designed to be universally accessible, and run programs that can be supported by an enabling garden. The workshops are available on a reservation basis and are conducted outdoors in the Buehler Enabling Garden weather permitting. Lunch is available at an additional cost. For more information or to
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MAY 17, 2008 |
An Evening with Dr. Allen Armitage 4:00pm - 7:00pm Northwind Perennial Farm 7047 Hospital Rd. Burlington, WI Fee: $50, reservations required. Dr. Allen Armitage, world renowned author and plantsman, will lead an intimate walk-about through the gardens of Northwind and discuss plant life as he sees it. Following the walk he will be available for book signing as well as questions. Wine and hors d'oeuvres served throughout the evening. For more information, please
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MAY 17, 2008 |
Homeowner Field Day 2008 11:00am - 3:00pm OJ Noer Turfgrass Research Facility 3101 Highway M Verona, WI Fee: Free Get unbiased answers to your turfgrass questions from UW faculty and staff on topics including: proper grass species selection for your lawn, fertilizer use, selection, and timing, weed ID and control, and other pest control such as diseases and insects. For more information, please
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MAY 17, 2008 |
Plant Sale 9:00am - noon Chippewa Falls Visitors' Center 10 S. Bridge Street Chippewa Falls, WI This sale is by the Chippewa Valley MGA. For more information, please
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MAY 17, 2008 |
SEW MGA Perennial Plant Sale 8:00am - 1:00pm, rain or shine Milwaukee, WI The Southeast Wisconsin MGA will be holding their 13th Annual Perennial Plant Sale at State Fair Park. New this year by customer request will be pre-made perennial plant groupings that will offer plant interest through flowers or foliage throughout the seasons. Over the years gardeners have expressed that they are unsure what to plant in shade or sun to achieve garden interest beyond July and August, these plant collections will offer them a start on extending bloom and color in their gardens. For more information, please
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MAY 17, 2008 |
Portage Co. MG Plant Sale 8:00am - 11:00am Stevens Point, WI Numerous plants for sale at the Rettler Corp. Bldg, in the Portage Co. Business park, I-39 and Cty HH. For more information, please
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MAY 17, 2008 |
Gardenville Plant Sale 8:00am - noon Marathon Park Cattle Barns Wausau, WI This sale is by the North Central WI MGA. New in 2008 are limited sales of 'Remember Me' hostas and 'Hope' coneflowers. A portion of each plant sold benefits the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation for Breast Cancer Research. For more information, please
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MAY 17, 2008 |
Plant a Living Wreath 10:00am - noon Mickman Brothers Garden Center 14630 Hwy 65 NE Ham Lake, MN Fee: $40 ($30 members) For centuries, wreaths have been considered a warm and welcoming invitation into the home and are symbolic of celebration and tradition. The staff at Mickman’s will show you how to create your own 10" Living Wreath using shade loving ivy and annuals. You will be able to hang or display your wreath outdoors in a shady area. Bring a big box to carry your project home, and a pair of gardening gloves, all other materials will be provided. For more information, please
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MAY 17, 2008 |
Create a Container Garden for Sun or Shade 1:00pm - 2:00pm Mickman Brothers Garden Center 14630 Hwy 65 NE Ham Lake, MN Fee: $30 ($25 members) Mickman’s staff will show you how to create beautiful containers using color, texture and form. You will choose from a selection of sun or shade annuals, and create your own container for your home. Bring a pair of gardening gloves and a trowel, all other materials will be provided.
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MAY 18, 2008 |
Slide Presentation with Dr. Allen Armitage 9:00am - noon Hawk's View Golf Course Burlington, WI Fee: $75 (includes a fruit and pastry buffet); reservations required. Enjoy an animated discussion and slide presentation with Dr. Allen Armitage, professor of horticulture at University of Georgia. For more
information, please call (262) 248-8229 |
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MAY 19, 2008 |
Flowers of the Garden - Glass on Glass 6:00pm - 9:00pm Green Bay, WI Fee: $38, includes all materials. Pre-registration required. Get the look of stained glass by utilizing grout instead of lead and create this faux stained glass piece perfect to display in a window and let the light shine through. Start with a variety of pre-cut stained glass designs – choosing from a variety of floral designs (others designs will be available). The pre-cut design along with your choice of mosaic pieces and other colored glass is secured to an approximate 8 X 10 piece of glass using colored grout. The finished piece is placed in a wooden frame. This workshop is brought to you by David Calhoon of Swanstone Gardens and is sponsored by NEW MGA. For more information or to
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MAY 21, 2008 |
Candy & Colored Foliage 5:30pm - 7:00pm Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI Fee: $10 ($8 members) Enjoy fine chocolate and join Olbrich Horticulturist Christian Harper for a garden stroll focusing on plants with colored foliage. Harper will highlight trees, shrubs, perennials, and vines that display foliage colors such as yellow, white, and purple (to name a few!) during the growing season. He will also cover what conditions these colorful plants need to be successful in your home garden. Dress appropriately for the weather. For more information, please
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MAY 22, 2008 |
Create a Container Garden 10:30am Northwind Perennial Farm 7047 Hospital Rd. Burlington, WI Northwind's floral designer, Sharilyn, will help you create a container garden utilizing a variety of perennials and annuals. For more information, please
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MAY 22, 2008 |
Flowering Hanging Basket 6:30pm - 8:30pm Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI Fee $60 ($48 members) Moss baskets, European gardens, or hanging gardens . . . whatever you call them they're gorgeous! Learn how to use moss to make hanging containers, as well as which plants you should use, and how to keep them looking beautiful all summer long in this workshop. Olbrich's Director of Horticulture Jeff Epping and Horticulturist Samara Eisner will give you all the information, guidance, and plant material you'll need to make a massive display of hanging beauty! Upon registration, please indicate whether you prefer sun or shade plants. You will go home with a finished basket appropriate for the lighting conditions you indicated. For more information, please
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MAY 24, 2008 |
Adding Light to Your Garden 10:30am Northwind Perennial Farm 7047 Hospital Rd. Burlington, WI Discover the secret of enjoying your garden both day and night in this class. Learn how simple and affordable it is to select and install low voltage or solar lights to beautify your outdoor living space. For more information, please
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MAY 24, 2008 |
Herb Fair & Plant Fair 9:00am - noon Concordia University Field House 12800 Lake Shore Dr. Mequon, WI The Ozaukee MGs and Herb Society of America – Wisconsin Unit will be offering many plants for sale. For more information, please
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MAY 27, 2008 |
Developing and Designing a Successful Shade Garden 7:00pm Rotary Botanical Gardens, Janesville, WI Fee: $5 donation With Ed Lyon, Executive Director of Rotary Botanical Gardens. For more
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MAY 27 - |
Small Flowering Trees 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Tuesdays) Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL Fee: $287 ($229 members) Small flowering trees are a critical component of nearly every garden and landscape. This course covers approximately 40 genera and many more species and cultivars that thrive in our region. Identification, cultural information, aesthetic qualities and landscape uses will be emphasized. After completing this course, you will be able to select appropriate trees to add interest and depth to your garden and landscape projects. For more information or to
register, please contact: |
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MAY 28, 2008 |
Ornamental Container Gardens 6:30pm - 8:30pm Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI Fee: $60 ($48 members) Loved by small and large space gardeners alike, containers are a fabulous way to dress up your patio, deck, or balcony. In this workshop, Olbrich's Director of Horticulture Jeff Epping and Horticulturist Mark Shimasaki will guide participants to plant containers overflowing with beauty. Upon registration, please indicate whether you prefer sun or shade plants. You will go home with a finished container appropriate for the lighting conditions you indicated. For more information, please
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MAY 28 - 30, 2008 |
Nature and the Network - Building a New Framework for People
and Nature to Work Together Caribe Royale Hotel Orlando, Florida Brochure |
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MAY 29, 2008 |
Invasive Species & Wisconsin Root Beer 5:30pm - 7:00pm Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI Fee: $7 ($5 members) Come sip Wisconsin-made root beer and learn about invasive species that threaten both gardens and natural areas. Olbrich Director Roberta Sladky will take participants on a short hike to the Garver property, behind Olbrich, to view examples of aggressive invasives such as garlic mustard and buckthorn. Learn why these plants are problematic, and what can be done to control them. See tools, such as buckthorn anchors, commonly used to remove invasives. Dress for walking through brush and on uneven surfaces. For more information, please
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MAY 29, 2008 |
Responding to Horticulture Inquiries 9:30am - 4:00pm Marathon Co. UW-Extension Office 212 River Dr., Ste. 1 & 2 Wausau, WI This program, hosted by members of the UW-Extension Horticulture Team, will acquaint new agents, summer agents, Extension Office staff and Master Gardener Volunteers who respond to horticulture questions at the County offices, with UW-Extension horticulture diagnostic services, resources for research based information, and members of the Horticulture Support Team. Reservations required by May 23, please contact Mary Slagoski at (715) 261-1231 or mary.slagoski@ces.uwex.edu. For more information on the
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MAY 30, 2008 |
Responding to Horticulture Inquiries 9:30am - 4:00pm Dane Co. UW-Extension Office 1 Fen Oak Ct. Madison, WI This program, hosted by members of the UW-Extension Horticulture Team, will acquaint new agents, summer agents, Extension Office staff and Master Gardener Volunteers who respond to horticulture questions at the County offices, with UW-Extension horticulture diagnostic services, resources for research based information, and members of the Horticulture Support Team. Reservations required by May 23. For more information or to
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MAY 30, 2008 |
Growing the Giant Pumpkin 12:00 noon Brown Bag Program (contact your local UW County Extension Office for access) Growing giant pumpkins can be a fascinating experience. Before one can master the art of growing a giant, however, one must be familiar with the basic principles of growing pumpkins. Join us to lay plans to growing the ‘Giant Pumpkin’. |
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MAY 31, 2008 |
Container Plantings are All the Rage 10:30am Northwind Perennial Farm 7047 Hospital Rd. Burlington, WI Join Nancy Clifton, Chicago Botanic Garden, as she shares her expertise in putting together beautiful container plantings. For more information, please
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MAY 31, 2008 |
9th Annual Plant Sale 8:00am - 4:00pm Outagamie County UW-Extension Office grounds 3365 West Brewster Street Appleton, WI The Outagamie County MGA will offer a wide variety of new types of perennial and annual flowers, shade plants, vegetable plants, house plants, grasses, and garden compost all at very reasonable prices. Kevin Jarek, Outagamie County Crops, Soils, and Horticulture Agent will present “Saving for a Rainy Day” seminars at 9:00 am and 11:00 am. (how to harvest chemically untreated water for gardens, free of most sediment and dissolved salt, rain barrels and rain gardens). UW-Extension Summer Horticulturist David Bayer will conduct a Plant Diagnostic Clinic from 9:00 am until noon. MGVs will be available throughout the sale to answer gardening questions and personally help shoppers select plants for individual garden sites. For more information, please
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24th Annual Garden Fair 9:00am - 5:00pm (Saturday) 9:00am - 4:00pm (Sunday) Green Bay Botanical Garden, Green Bay, WI Fee: $5 A traditional favorite, the Garden Fair, features over 100 vendors of garden plants, landscaping ideas, accessories, gardening demonstrations and presentations, music, and food. For more information, please
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JUNE 1, 2008 |
"Know Maintenance" Perennial Gardening 1:00pm - 3:00pm Northwind Perennial Farm 7047 Hospital Rd. Burlington, WI Fee: $35 Join Roy Diblik as he relates the development of style and maintenance in the garden through the selection and placement of perennials. For more information, please
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JUNE 1, 2008 |
Annual Spring Plant Sale 8:00am - 2:00pm Waupaca County Fairgrounds Weyauwega, WI The Waupaca Co. MGA will offer unusual unusual annuals, new introduction perennials, herbs, shrubs, vegetable seedlings and more. At 10:00 a.m. Shelly Graziano Christie of Graziano Gardens will present ‘Creative Container Gardening’ and Waupaca MGV Lorry Brace will present ‘Living Wreaths’ at noon. For more information, please
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JUNE 3, 2008 |
Making Silk Scarves with Botanical Dyes 1:00pm - 4:00pm Rotary Botanical Gardens, Janesville, WI Fee: $30 (includes up to 4 scarves) Shelley Ryan, gardening nut, takes grass stains to the next level. For more information or to
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JUNE 5, 2008 |
Gazing Globes, Not Crystal Balls: 2008 Possible Pest Review 7:00pm Rotary Botanical Gardens, Janesville, WI Fee: $5 donation With Mike Maddox, Horticulture Educator, Rock Co. UWEX.
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JUNE 7, 2008 |
Herbs - Seed to Salad 10:00am - noon Green Bay, WI Fee: $5, pre-registration required. Culinary Herbalist Linda Goodine of Herbs ‘N Such, Manitowoc, will discuss the companion planting, growing techniques, harvesting, preserving and usage of the 15 most popular culinary herbs. Each will be used in the preparation of a variety of samples shared at the conclusion of the presentation. Sponsored by NEW MGA. For more information or to
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JUNE 7, 2008 |
Octagon House Plant Sale Hudson, WI Annual sale by the St. Croix Valley MGA. Divide your plants for sale or come to buy new ones. At 3rd and Myrtle in Hudson, WI. For more information, please
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JUNE 8, 2008 |
Herb Day 9:00am - 5:00pm Northwind Perennial Farm 7047 Hospital Rd. Burlington, WI Herbs are an important and necessary element to life's pleasures. Get ideas for combining herbs and perennial plants, as well as using fresh herbs in your cooking. There will be samples and recipes. For more information, please
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JUNE 10, 2008 |
Clutter, Chaos or Class: Using Creativity Effectively in
Garden Design 7:00pm Rotary Botanical Gardens, Janesville, WI Fee: $5 donation With Ed Lyon, Executive Director of Rotary Botanical Gardens. For more information, please
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JUNE 11, 2008 |
The Language of Flowers 6:30pm - 8:00pm Gardens of the Fox Cities, Appleton, WI Fee: $14 ($10 members); advance registration required. Learn the Victorian art of speaking with flowers. Make a tussie mussie that communicates your message in this class.
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JUNE 11, 2008 |
Summer Containers at the Garden (Liner) 6:30pm - 8:30pm Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL Fee: $74 ($59 members)Gardens of the Fox Cities Enjoy a tour featuring the summer containers at the Garden. Then prepare a warm-season mixed container suitable for a sun or partial shade location in this workshop. Your container may include annuals, perennials, herbs and decorative foliage. For more information or to
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JUNE 11, 2008 |
Summer Containers at the Garden (Terra Cotta) 6:30pm - 8:30pm Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL Fee: $112 ($89 members); includes terra cotta pot. Enjoy a tour featuring the summer containers at the Garden. Then prepare a warm-season mixed container suitable for a sun or partial shade location in this workshop. Your container may include annuals, perennials, herbs and decorative foliage. For more information or to
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JUNE 12, 2008 |
Cutting Garden Workshop 10:00am - noon Northwind Perennial Farm 7047 Hospital Rd. Burlington, WI Fee: $25 First in a series of workshops on the design and planting of a cut flower garden. For more information, please
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JUNE 12, 2008 |
Roses & Ice Cream 6:00pm - 7:30pm Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI Fee: $10 ($8 members) Enjoy creamy bliss as you walk Olbrich's innovative Rose Garden with Olbrich Horticulture Director Jeff Epping. Learn about both shrub and garden roses, as well as sustainable garden elements such as drain tiles, rain gardens, pest resistance, local hardscaping materials and low-maintenance plant varities. For more information, please
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JUNE 12, 2008 |
Summer Containers at the Garden (Liner) 10:00am - noon Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL Fee: $74 ($59 members) Enjoy a tour featuring the summer containers at the Garden. Then prepare a warm-season mixed container suitable for a sun or partial shade location in this workshop. Your container may include annuals, perennials, herbs and decorative foliage. For
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JUNE 12, 2008 |
Summer Containers at the Garden (Terra Cotta) 10:00am - noon Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL Fee: $112 ($89 members); includes terra cotta pot. Enjoy a tour featuring the summer containers at the Garden. Then prepare a warm-season mixed container suitable for a sun or partial shade location in this workshop. Your container may include annuals, perennials, herbs and decorative foliage. For more information or to
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JUNE 14, 2008 |
Annual Day 9:00am - 5;00pm Northwind Perennial Farm 7047 Hospital Rd. Burlington, WI Annual grower and expert horticulturist Russ Buvala will answer questions and give advice on adding a splash of color to your garden. For more information, please
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JUNE 14, 2008 |
Roses - Jewels of the Garden 9:00am - 10:30am Ag & Extension Service Center 1150 Bellevue St. Green Bay, WI Fee: Free; pre-registration is required. Lee Hansen, President of the N.E.W. Rose Society, horticulture instructor, and “Plant Doctor” will bring us an education program that is a must-see for anyone yearning to grow the perfect rose! Our class will begin indoors where Lee will discuss the newest in rose varieties and how selection of the proper variety is so important to achieving the success you are looking for in your garden. We will move outdoors where we take a guided tour of the 40+ roses grown at the Extension Garden. See the roses while in bloom and get all your questions answered by one of the leading “experts” in the field. Sponsored by NEW MGA.
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JUNE 16 - 21, 2008 |
Botany Workshop Isle Royale National Park, Michigan Fee: $550, with $100 deposit by May 1, 2008. Isle Royale National Park, a unique island national park located in western Lake Superior, is home to a rich diversity of native plant species found in its many upland, wetland, and bedrock shoreline communities. Brochure For more
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JUNE 16 - 22, 2008 |
Charming Gardens of Coastal Maine American Horticulture Society Travel Program Trip to Maine The coast of Maine is lovely in June. We’ll visit six private gardens in Boothbay and six gardens in Portland – and much more! Besides some amazing gardens, the trip will also include a whale watching sail in Boothbay, a trolley ride in Portland, and a lobster/clambake in Boothbay. Brochure For more
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JUNE 17, 2008 |
Insects in the Garden 6:00pm West Madison Ag Research Station, Verona, WI Fee: Free Join Phil Pellitteri, Extension Entomology Specialist, to explore the insects you encounter on a walk through the flower and vegetable gardens. Brochure For more
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JUNE 18 - 21, 2008 |
Southern Region MG Conference Oklahoma City, OK "A Garden of Dreams in Native America" will be hosted by the Oklahoma County Master Gardeners. The conference site is the Clarion Meridian Hotel and Convention Center, nestled in the hub of Oklahoma City's restaurant and entertainment district and conveniently located just minutes from Will Rogers World Airport and other areas of interest. For more information see the conference website. |
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JUNE 21, 2008 |
Combining Shrubs and Perennials in the Garden 1:00pm Northwind Perennial Farm 7047 Hospital Rd. Burlington, WI Learn about incorporating shrubs into your perennial garden with emphasis on plant health and well-being. For more information, please
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JUNE 22, 2008 |
Garden Stroll 2008 11:00am - 4:00pm (rain or shine) Chippewa Falls, WI Fee: $10, includes refreshments This year’s event, sponsored by the Chippewa Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross, features six large gardens located southwest of Chippewa Falls. Some interesting things to look for are: a pink potting shed with a chandelier, a secret garden with hidden plants worth looking for, ponds and a water fountain, an arbor made of vintage windows and spindles, rock gardens, plants that attract butterflies and birds and other beautiful ideas these creative gardeners have implemented. Refreshments at the Landmark Christian Church, 4140 126th, Chippewa Falls. Tickets are available ahead of time at: Gordy’s County Markets and True Value Stores, downtown Chippewa Falls and Lake Wissota, Pick n’ Save or the Red Cross office in Chippewa Falls, the Red Cross office in Altoona. Tickets will be available on the day of the stroll at the church or any of the gardens. For more information, please
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JUNE 24, 2008 |
Garden Design & Ice Cream 5:30pm - 7:00pm Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI Fee: $10 ($8 members) Dive into our ice cream freezer and then head into the garden with Olbrich Horticulturist Samantha Egan. You'll learm about garden design elements such as shapes, colors, hardscaping, paths, and water features. For more information, please
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JUNE 26 - 29, 2008 |
American Conifer Society 2008 Annual Meeting: Conifers in
Iowa, The Beautiful Land Dubuque, IA The highlights of this National Meeting will be a special celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the first meeting of the American Conifer Society, three unique private conifer gardens, and two arboretums, one private and the other staffed solely by volunteers. For more information or to register, please visit the American Conifer Society website. |
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JUNE 27, 2008 |
Problem Insects: Gypsy Moth, Japanese Beetle and Asian Lady
Beetle 12:00 noon Brown Bag Program (contact your local UW County Extension Office for access) Join Phil Pellitteri to learn more about these pests of the landscape in Wisconsin. |
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JUNE 28, 2008 |
Waupaca Area Garden Walk & Art Stroll 9:00am - 5:00pm (rain or shine) Waupaca area, WI Fee: $10 Gardens in the Waupaca area featuring beautiful landscapes and charming art. Tickets available in June at Waupaca Area Chamber, Silver Mist Garden Center, Golden Country Gifts and also sold at the gardens the day of the event. For more information, please
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