Wisconsin

April 7, 2009
Growing Gourds in Wisconsin
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI
From purchasing seeds to soil preparation; from hardening off to planting; from
weeding to trellising to harvesting, drying, and cleaning...You'll discuss all the
steps necessary to successfully prepare for a plentiful gourd garden and have a
successful harvest in this class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $13 ($11 members). For
more information contact Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison,
WI 53704; phone (608) 246-4550.


April 8-9, 2009
Organic Lawn Care and Landscape Workshop
Madison, WI
Can natural lawns look as lush and beautiful as chemically maintained lawns?
How do you calculate applications of organic fertilizer? When is the best time to
aerate a lawn or sports field? What is compost tea and how can you make it? The
workshop is specially geared toward turf and landscape professionals, county
and municipal park maintenance teams, golf course lawn care professionals,
professional arborists, golf course superintendents and staff, MGVs, and
homeowners. At the Lussier Family Heritage Center. $149. Master Gardeners
receive a 20% discount ($119).  For more information contact Becky Stracener at
(608) 232-1410 or see the workshop flier or open the registration form.

April 11, 2009
Fruit Tree Grafting
Green Bay, WI
Tony Dembski, owner of Maple Valley Orchard & Nursery near Gillett, will provide
an excellent hands-on experience of grafting an apple twig (scion) to a dwarfing
rootstock. Learn different types of grafting techniques in this class from 9:00 a.m.
to noon. Scion wood and rootstocks of apple and pear will be available to
purchase. Hosted by the Northeast WI MGA at the Ag & Extension Service Center,
1150 Bellevue St. Green Bay. $2 donation; pre-registration required. For more
information or to register, contact Debi at (920) 465-8512.

April 11, 2009
Tool Time
Boerner Botanical Gardens, Hales Corner, WI
Jerry Seroka, retired Milwaukee County Horticulturist knows many time-tested
tricks to make even the toughest gardening job easy. A gardener needs the right
equipment, and knowing how to care for it is the key. Jerry will demonstrate how
to prepare your lawn mower for the season. Bring your hand pruners, flat spade,
and sharpening stone to class from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. to learn and practice
techniques. $15 ($10 members). For more information contact Friends of Boerner
Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Suite 1, Hales Corners, WI 53130 at (414)
525-5675.

April 11, 2009
Spring Containers
Boerner Botanical Gardens, Hales Corner, WI
Be the first on your block to welcome spring. In this workshop from 10:30 a.m. to
noon explore ways to use height, color, and texture in a container garden.
Participants will receive a large pot to fill with their choice of plant material such
as bulbs, pansies and violas to accent a porch, patio, or deck. $65 ($60 members),
includes all materials. For more information contact Friends of Boerner Botanical
Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Suite 1, Hales Corners, WI 53130 at (414) 525-5675.

April 11, 2009
Apple Pruning Clinic
Weston, WI
This hands-on program from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. will be taught by North Central
Wisconsin MGVs in cooperation with the Marathon Co. UW-Extension. $10, pre-
registration required. For more information contact Mary at (715) 261-1230 or
download the apple pruning clinic registration form.

April 13, 2009
Fruit Crop Pruning Workshop
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
This program will cover many aspects of fruit tree pruning, canopy management
and pest care for backyard fruit growers. At 4:00 p.m. at the Wood Co. UW-
Extension office.  For more information contact Teri Gear at (715) 421-8440.

April 13, 2009
Orchard Management and Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
This program will cover the many aspects of fruit tree pruning, training and
grafting techniques. Each participant will receive 3 rootstocks and scionwood for
grafting with hands-on experience. $10. At 6:30 p.m. at the Wood Co. UW-
Extension office.  For more information contact Teri Gear at (715) 421-8440.

April 14, 2009
Lighting Talk & Tour
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI
Olbrich has recently expanded its garden lighting! Join Horticulture Director Jeff
Epping and Lighting Consultant Darin Ayers of FX Luminaire from 7:30 to 9:00 p.
m. for a walk highlighting garden lighting. Epping and Ayers will first discuss
different fixtures and then take participants on an awe-inspiring night garden
walk. $13 ($11 members). For more information contact Olbrich Botanical
Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704; phone (608) 246-4550.

April 14, 2009
Conservation of Native Pollinators
East Troy, WI
This day-long workshop will equip conservationists, land managers, educators
and agricultural professionals with practical science-based approaches to
increasing crop security and reversing the alarming trend of pollinator decline,
especially in heavily managed agricultural landscapes. Introductory topics
include the basic principles of pollinator biology, the economics of insect
pollination, recognizing native bee species, and assessment of pollinator habitat.
Advance modules will cover farm management practices for pollinator protection,
the development of pollinator habitat enhancements, incorporating pollinator
conservation into existing NRCS programs, selection of plants for pollinator
enhancement sites, management of natural and urban landscapes, and the
additional funding sources and technical support available to land managers. At
the Michael Fields Institute. $100. Register online on the Conservation
Professional Training Program website. For more information contact Kevin Erb.


April 15, 2009
Orchard Management and Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop
Antigo, WI
This program will cover the many aspects of fruit tree pruning, training and
grafting techniques. Each participant will receive 3 rootstocks and scionwood for
grafting with hands-on experience. $10. At 6:00 p.m. at the Langlade Co. UW-
Extension office.  For more information contact Alex Crockford at (715) 627-6236.

April 15, 2009
Primadonnas and Bullies: Herbs that Die and Herbs the Won’t Die!
Cedarburg, WI  
Learn secrets for coddling difficult herbs and tips for reining in the overly
exuberant ones! Sponsored by the Ozaukee MGA and Wisconsin Unit of the Herb
Society of America with Ozaukee MGV Kathleen Awe at 7:00 p.m. $5, includes
herbal refreshments. At the 4-H Youth Building at the Ozaukee Co. Fairgrounds.
For more information contact Kathleen at (262) 377-3276 or Annie at (262) 238-
8610, or visit the Ozaukee MGA website or the Wisconsin Unit of the Herb Society
of America website.

April 16, 2009
Building Healthy Soil
Chippewa Falls, WI
Soil is the backbone of any productive garden. Learn about what makes a soil
healthy. Nutrients, microorganisms, and organic matter all contribute to a healthy
garden. Come and learn about soil structure, texture and how nutrients interact
with your garden plants. Find out how simple home composting can add to your
garden’s well being! Free. At 6:00 at the Chippewa Falls Library.

April 16, 2009
Miniature Tabletop Fantasy Garden
Boerner Botanical Gardens, Hales Corner, WI
So you don’t want the hassle of planting a big garden this year? Why not join us
in making a sedum garden in this class from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. We will use sedum,
moss, stones, and other small plants, to create a unique heirloom garden that will
last for years. Best of all, no weeding! $65 ($60 members), includes all materials.
For more information contact Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400
Boerner Drive, Suite 1, Hales Corners, WI 53130 at (414) 525-5675.

April 16, 2009
Spring Clean Up / Preparing Your Garden for Another Garden Season
Rotary Botanical Gardens, Janesville, WI
With Becky Nickel, MGV. 7:00 p.m., $5 donation. For more information call Rotary
Botanical Gardens at (608) 752-3885.

April 16, 2009
Organic Practices for the Home Gardener
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI
Join Jane Hawley-Stevens of Four Elements Organic Herbals from 6:30 to 8:30 p.
m. for a basic introduction to organic gardening. Learn what it means to garden
organically, and discover the keys to soil fertility, plus weed, insect, and disease
control without the use of chemicals. The organic principles presented will apply
to all types of gardening, composting, mulching, and other techniques will be
explained and emphasized as critical to the success of organic methods. $13 ($11
members). For more information contact Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood
Ave., Madison, WI 53704; phone (608) 246-4550.

April 16, 2009
Fruit Crop Pruning Workshop
Rhinelander, WI
This program will cover many aspects of fruit tree pruning, canopy management
and pest care for backyard fruit growers. At 4:00 p.m. at the Oneida Co. UW-
Extension office.  For more information contact Kerri Ison at (715) 365-2750.

April 16, 2009
Orchard Management and Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop
Rhinelander, WI
This program will cover the many aspects of fruit tree pruning, training and
grafting techniques. Each participant will receive 3 rootstocks and scionwood for
grafting with hands-on experience. $10. At 6:30 p.m. at the Oneida Co. UW-
Extension office.  For more information contact Kerri Ison at (715) 365-2750.

April 16, 2009
Home Composting
Wausau, WI
Learn to turn your table scraps, yard waste, and lawn clippings into wonderful
rich humus soil known as compost. This program from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. will be
presented by UW-Extension trained Master Composters and North Central
Wisconsin MGVs in cooperation with the Marathon Co. UW-Extension $3, pre-
registration required. For more information contact Mary at (715) 261-1230 or
download the home composing program registration form.

April 17, 2009
Berry'licious
Michael Fields Insitute, East Troy, WI
This workshop from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. will offer an introduction to strawberry,
raspberry and currant production. There will be hands-on components that
include pruning, thinning, fertilizing and propagating. Participants will be able to
take home their own currant bush and raspberries. $60 ($48 member). For more
information contact Dori Sorensen at MFAI, W2493 County Rd ES, East Troy, WI
53120 at (262) 642-3303, see the Whole Farm Workshops 2009 Schedule webpage
or register online.

April 18, 2009
Lichen and Moss Talk & Tour
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI
Lichens and mosses are more common in Wisconsin gardens than people
realize. Lichens are sometimes mistaken for harmful fungi on trees, while mosses
are frequently desired, yet challenging to grow. Join Horticulturist Kris Koch from
9:00 to 11:00 a.m. for a presentation on lichen and moss identification followed by
a walk to view specimens in the Gardens. Koch will emphasize the difference
between lichen and harmful pests, as well as how to encourage the growth of
mosses. $13 ($11 members). For more information contact Olbrich Botanical
Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704; phone (608) 246-4550.

April 20, 2009
Fruit Crop Pruning Workshop
Spooner, WI
This program will cover many aspects of fruit tree pruning, canopy management
and pest care for backyard fruit growers. At 3:30 p.m. at the Washburn Co. UW-
Extension office.  For more information contact Kevin Schoessow at (715) 635-
3735.

April 20, 2009
Orchard Management and Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop
Spooner, WI
This program will cover the many aspects of fruit tree pruning, training and
grafting techniques. Each participant will receive 3 rootstocks and scionwood for
grafting with hands-on experience. $10. At 6:00 p.m. at the Washburn Co. UW-
Extension office.  For more information contact Kevin Schoessow at (715) 635-
3735.

April 21, 2009
Minimal Maintenance
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI
Let's face it, everyone wants a great looking landscape, but who has the time to
run a botanical garden in their backyard?! Mike Maddox, Rock County UW-
Extension Horticulture Educator located at Rotary Botanical Gardens, will
discuss the critical maintenance practices to keep your lawn, garden, and trees
looking their best and staying their healthiest without unnecessary work in this
class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $13 ($11 members). For more information contact
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704; phone (608)
246-4550.



April 22, 2009
Fruit Crop Pruning Workshop
Ladysmith, WI
This program will cover many aspects of fruit tree pruning, canopy management
and pest care for backyard fruit growers. At 3:00 p.m. at the Rusk Co. UW-
Extension office.  For more information contact Aliesha Crowe at (715) 2151.

April 22, 2009
Orchard Management and Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop
Ladysmith, WI
This program will cover the many aspects of fruit tree pruning, training and
grafting techniques. Each participant will receive 3 rootstocks and scionwood for
grafting with hands-on experience. $10. At 6:00 p.m. at the Rusk Co. UW-
Extension office.  For more information contact Aliesha Crowe at (715) 2151.

April 23, 2009
Starting a Vegetable Garden
Chippewa Falls, WI
If you’re a new gardener and would like to learn how to start a vegetable garden
this is the class for you! We’ll talk about the best location for your garden, a
variety of garden layouts, what vegetable plants to grow and maybe even a little
about some garden pests. We will also talk about the exciting new opportunity for
community gardening being offered in Chippewa Falls. Free. At 6:00 at the
Chippewa Falls Library.

April 24, 2009 (12:00 noon)     
Fruits and Vegetables: Ready, Set, and Preserve
Brown Bag Program (contact your local UW County Extension Office for access)
Nothing is more enjoyable than home preserved food that is safe and of high
quality.  Beginning with jams and jellies and extending to canned potatoes, there
are several basic steps to preparing for a season of preserving the bounty of your
garden and orchard. This program will highlight tips and hints on getting ready to
preserve safe, high quality fruits and vegetables. Join Dr. Barb Ingham in a review
of safe food preservation tactics.

April 24, 2009
Get Started with Annuals
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL
Annuals can be used in many ways to provide constant color in your flowerbeds,
containers, window boxes, and perennial borders. Tim Pollak reveals the most
dependable varieties as well as the new and unusual. Topics in this class from 9:
00 to 11:00 a.m. include soil preparation, plant selection, care and maintenance,
and some propagation techniques. $37 ($29 members). For more information or to
register, contact the Chicago Botanic Gardens, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe IL
60022 at (847) 835-8261.

April 24-May 2, 2009
Art and Gardens of the Netherlands
American Horticulture Society Tour to Netherlands
Organized by Hidden Treasure Botanical Tours, LLC. For more information
contact Mary Kroening at (573) 881-6316.

April 25, 2009
North Stars Garden Conference
Florence, WI
This 3rd annual conference sponsored by the Glacial Gardeners MGA, WI and MI
Extension and area garden clubs features 4 breakout sessions with a wide choice
of topics. From 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Florence High School. $30, includes
lunch and continental breakfast. Some workshops have additional material fee.
For more information contact Kathy at the Florence Co. UW-Extension office at
(715) 528-4480 ext 113 or download the North Stars Conference registration
brochure.

April 25, 2009
Photography Workshop – Amazing Trees
Boerner Botanical Gardens, Hales Corner, WI
Get tips on how to improve your photos of trees in all their individual beauty, both
close up and in a landscape. Then, head into the Gardens to try out what you
have learned. All participants are invited to the Photo Club meeting that follows
the class from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. $20 ($15 members). For more information contact
Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Suite 1, Hales
Corners, WI 53130 at (414) 525-5675.

April 25, 2009
Pruning Pointers
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI
Pruning is essential to the optimal health of trees and shrubs, but it is feared even
by experienced gardeners. Taught by Olbrich horticulturists, this workshop from
8:00 to 11:00 a.m. dispels the fear by teaching when, where, and what to cut.
Come see as our staff demonstrates on live trees and shrubs in the Gardens. $20
($16 members). For more information contact Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330
Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704; phone (608) 246-4550.


April 25-26, 2009
In Celebration of Trees 2009
Boerner Botanical Gardens, Hales Corner, WI
Part Arbor Day, part Earth Day, entirely fun and educational. Learn about trees
and how to live in harmony with nature through guided hikes, presentations,
demonstrations, displays, tree planting ceremonies and family activities. Whitnall
Park from Boerner Botanical Gardens to Wehr Nature Center (College Avenue
and S. 92nd Street in Hales Corners), from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. $1 special event
fee. For more information contact Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400
Boerner Drive, Suite 1, Hales Corners, WI 53130 at (414) 525-5675 or (414) 425-
8550 or see the Milwaukee Co. Parks website.


April 28, 2009
Advanced Pruning Techniques: Espalier and Beyond
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI
If you've mastered the pruning techniques covered in our standard Pruning
Pointers workshop and still want more, join Olbrich's Director of Horticulture, Jeff
Epping, and Horticulturist Samara Eisner, to advance your skills and confidence.
Each participant will prune and take home an espalier apple tree (Maluz 'Zestar')
that will bear tasty fruit for years to come! A tree trained into an espalier form has
a vertical trunk from which lateral branches are trained horizontally. This class
from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. will also tackle some of the most common advanced
pruning questions. Specialized pruning techniques of wisteria, clematis,
hydrangea, roses, and ornamental trees will be covered. Time will be spent
pruning in the classroom, as well as viewing examples outdoors. $55 ($45
members). For more information contact Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood
Ave., Madison, WI 53704; phone (608) 246-4550.



April 30, 2009
Shoreland Landscaping: A View From Across the Water
Chippewa Falls, WI
Shoreland landscaping involves more than just choosing plants that suit growing
conditions. The presentation will offer basic information about zoning laws for
buffer strips and viewing corridors, planting methods that control erosion on
sandy slopes, and appropriate native plants for a variety of vegetative layers.
Free. At 6:00 at the Chippewa Falls Library.

April 30, 2009
Home Composting
Wausau, WI
Learn to turn your table scraps, yard waste, and lawn clippings into wonderful
rich humus soil known as compost. This program from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. will be
presented by UW-Extension trained Master Composters and North Central
Wisconsin MGVs in cooperation with the Marathon Co. UW-Extension $3, pre-
registration required. For more information contact Mary at (715) 261-1230 or
download the home composing program registration form.

May 2009
May 2, 2009
Hosta Plant Sale and Speaker
Boerner Botanical Gardens, Hales Corner, WI
Guest speaker Susan Mahr, UW-Extension MG Program Coordinator and
entomologist, on What's Bugging Your Hostas and other Plants? at 1:00 p.m. For
more information contact Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner
Drive, Suite 1, Hales Corners, WI 53130 at (414) 525-5675.


May 5, 2009
Ten Ways to make Your Home Look Professionally Landscaped
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI
Looking for ways to save money in these tough economic times? Join
professional landscape architect Paul Ganshert from Ganshert Nursery &
Landscapes from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and learn some simple and easy do-it-yourself
ideas to spruce up your landscape, giving your yard that clean, neat,
professionally landscaped look. Ganshert will also help you distinguish between
what you want to tackle yourself and when it may be in your best interest to hire a
professional.  $13 ($11 members). For more information contact Olbrich Botanical
Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704; phone (608) 246-4550.

May 6, 2009
Home Composting
Wausau, WI
Learn to turn your table scraps, yard waste, and lawn clippings into wonderful
rich humus soil known as compost. This program from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. will be
presented by UW-Extension trained Master Composters and North Central
Wisconsin MGVs in cooperation with the Marathon Co. UW-Extension $3, pre-
registration required. For more information contact Mary at (715) 261-1230 or
download the home composing program registration form.



May 7, 2009
A Dinner’s Worth of Herbs:  Herbal recipes for Salads, Main Dishes, and Desserts
Cedarburg, WI  
A panel of HSA and OMGVs will share their favorite herbal recipes for turning ho-
hum meals into tastebud-tantilizing and palate-pleasing fare. Sponsored by the
Ozaukee MGA and Wisconsin Unit of the Herb Society of America with Ozaukee
MGV Kathleen Awe at 7:00 p.m. $5, includes herbal refreshments, lots of samples
and take-home recipes. At the 4-H Youth Building at the Ozaukee Co.
Fairgrounds. For more information contact Kathleen at (262) 377-3276 or Annie at
(262) 238-8610, or visit the Ozaukee MGA website or the Wisconsin Unit of the
Herb Society of America website.

May 7, 2009
Spring Bulbs & Wisconsin Root Beer
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI
Come sip Wisconsin-made root beer and be inspired by one of nature's first
spring showings. You'll enjoy an informative stroll to see the thousands of bulbs
Olbrich plants each year. Bulb expert and Olbrich Horticulturist Christian Harper
will lead the walk from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. and share his wisdom for how you can
create equally stunning displays at home. $10 ($8 members). For more
information contact Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI
53704; phone (608) 246-4550.

May 7, 2009
Home Composting
Wausau, WI
Learn to turn your table scraps, yard waste, and lawn clippings into wonderful
rich humus soil known as compost. This program from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. will be
presented by UW-Extension trained Master Composters and North Central
Wisconsin MGVs in cooperation with the Marathon Co. UW-Extension $3, pre-
registration required. For more information contact Mary at (715) 261-1230 or
download the home composing program registration form.

May 9, 2009
5th Annual Northeast Wisconsin HerbFest
Green Bay, WI
Sponsored by the Northeast Wisconsin Unit of the herb Society of America.
programs on Garlic- Nature's Gift to Man; Bay - Herb of the Year 2009; Kitchen
Herbology; Culinary Herbs; and Nourishing Herbs. At the Green Bay Botanical
Garden,  from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information, contact Jackie at (920)
246-7377.

May 9, 2009
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.

May 9, 2009
Whitnall Park Weed Out
Boerner Botanical Gardens, Hales Corner, WI
Help rid Whitnall Park of garlic mustard, an invasive weed that’s threatening our
natural areas. A great stress reducer, family outing and educational experience.
See how satisfying it is to give this weed the heave ho! From 9:00 a.m. to noon.
Meet at the CCC Building at Boerner Botanical Gardens. For more information
contact Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Suite 1, Hales
Corners, WI 53130 at (414) 525-5675.

May 9, 2009
MG Plant Sale / Swap
Neillsville, WI
Sponsored by the Over the Garden Gate / Clark County Master Gardeners, this
plant sale/swap will begin at 7:30 a.m. (firm) until sold out (~11:00 a.m.) at the
Clark County Fairgrounds on Hwy. 10, Neillsville. For more information contact
Sylvia Schultz.


May 9 - Sept 12, 2009
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 these classes from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. on May 9, June 13,
July 11, Aug 8 and Sept 12. $50 ($45 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.

May 14, 2009
Parks & Gardens of Paris
Rotary Botanical Gardens, Janesville, WI
With Mari Ann Menager, MGV. 7:00 p.m., $5 donation. For more information call
Rotary Botanical Gardens at (608) 752-3885.

May 15-17, 2009
Spring Plant Sale
Rotary Botanical Gardens, Janesville, WI
For more information call Rotary Botanical Gardens at (608) 752-3885 or visit the
RBG website.

May 16, 2009
MG Plant Sale
Barron, WI
Plants offered by the Barron Co. MGA. Details will be posted in early 2009. For
more information contact Rhonda Sukys.

May 16, 2009
MG Plant Sale
Chippewa Falls, WI
More details will be available in early 2009. For more information contact Laura
Franta.

May 16, 2009
Annual Plant Sale
Dodgeville, WI
A variety of plants will be offered by the Uplands Garden Club of Dodgeville,
starting at 8:00 a.m. at Harris Park, Dodgeville. For more information contact Ruth
Uppena at (608) 623-2645.

May 16, 2009
Home Gardening
Michael Fields Insitute, East Troy, WI
Roll up your sleeves for a day of planning your vegetable garden, starting your
own transplants, building compost, bed preparation and seed sowing with an
assortment of the best hand tools on the market. Lot’s of learning by doing in this
course from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. $80 ($64 member). For more information
contact Dori Sorensen at MFAI, W2493 County Rd ES, East Troy, WI 53120 at (262)
642-3303, see the Whole Farm Workshops 2009 Schedule webpage or register
online.

May 16, 2009
14th Annual SEWMG Plant Sale
West Allis, WI
A wide variety of hardy perennial plants for sun and shade gardens will be
available from the Southeast WI MGA from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the WI State
Fair Park (DNR enclosure area), 84th & Greenfield Ave. MGVs will be on hand to
answer gardening questions. Checks or cash only; most plants $2-5. For more
information contact visit the Milwaukee Co. UW-Extension website or call the
UWEX office at (414) 256-4600.



May 17, 2009
Whitnall Park Weed Out
Boerner Botanical Gardens, Hales Corner, WI
Help rid Whitnall Park of garlic mustard, an invasive weed that’s threatening our
natural areas. A great stress reducer, family outing and educational experience.
See how satisfying it is to give this weed the heave ho! From 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Meet at the CCC Building at Boerner Botanical Gardens. For more information
contact Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Suite 1, Hales
Corners, WI 53130 at (414) 525-5675.

May 20-30, 2009
The Gardens of Scotland With the Chelsea Flower Show
Tour to England and Scotland
The only difficulty with making up a tour of Scotland’s gardens is deciding which
ones to leave out. Our itinerary has been designed to include a wide-ranging
selection of private and public properties in both the west and the east of the
country, to leave the visitor with a lasting impression of glorious gardens,
fantastic scenery and warm hospitality. Combined with classic English gardens;
the Royal Horticultural Society’s showpiece and the Chelsea Flower show, this
unique tour truly offers some of the very best of Britain’s gardens. $3,995 +
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.

May 21, 2009
Ornamental Container Gardens
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI
Loved by small and large space gardeners alike, containers are a fabulous way to
dress up your patio, deck, or balcony. In this workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.,
Olbrich's Director of Horticulture, Jeff Epping, and Olbrich Horticulturist, Mark
Shimasaki, will guide participants to plant containers overflowing with beauty.
Upon registration, please indicate whether you prefer sun or shade plants. You'll
go home with a finished container appropriate for the lighting conditions you
indicated. $60 ($48 members). For more information contact Olbrich Botanical
Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704; phone (608) 246-4550.



May 21-31, 2009
The Gardens of Provence II
Madison, WI to France
Organized by Olbrich Gardens, this popular trip to Mediterranean France
celebrates true French joie de vivre – joy of life – in the land of sunshine, good
food, good wine and stunning gardens. This 10-day trip is hosted by Olbrich's
Executive Director, Roberta Sladky and French native, chef Monique Jamet
Hooker. In addition to exploring magnificent gardens, you'll also partake in the
wonderful food and wines of the region. More information will be available in fall
2008; contact Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704;
phone (608) 246-4550.

May 22-30, 2009
Gardens of Florence
American Horticulture Society Tour to Italy
Organized by Hidden Treasure Botanical Tours, LLC. For more information
contact Mary Kroening at (573) 881-6316.

May 23, 2009
Heirloom Plant & Herb Sale
Mequon, WI
Presented by the Ozaukee MGs, this sale from 9:00 a.m. to noon will offer over
10,000 heirloom plants and herbs, including heirloom tomato and pepper plants.
At the Concordia University Field House, 12800 Lake Shore Dr., Mequon. For
more information visit the Ozaukee MG website.



May 27, 2009
Flower Hanging Basket
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI
Moss baskets, European gardens, or hanging gardens ...whatever you call them
they're gorgeous! Learn how 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 class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Olbrich's Director of Horticulture, Jeff
Epping, and Olbrich 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'll go home with a finished basket appropriate for the lighting
conditions you indicated. $60 ($48 members). For more information contact
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704; phone (608)
246-4550.

May 29, 2009 (12:00 noon)     
Managing Tomatoes and other Vining Vegetable Crops for Better Production
Brown Bag Program (contact your local UW County Extension Office for access)
Soil management, mulches, irrigation, pruning and trellising are requirements of
any successful vegetable operation. It is also critical to the production of quality
vegetables that grow on vines. Most vegetables are 85 to 95 percent water, so any
loss in water weight is equal to a loss in production.  Trellising tomatoes
improves fruit quality by keeping plants and fruits off the ground and by
providing better pesticide coverage.  Join Dr. Robert Tomesh in a discussion of
managing tomato vines during the growing season.

June 2009






June 7, 2009
Spring Plant Sale
Weyauwega, WI
The Waupaca Co. MGA will offer annuals, new introduction perennials, herbs,
vegetable seedlings and more at the Waupaca Co. Fairgrounds in Weyauwega
from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Plants have been carefully selected for our climate
zones and will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.  Two educational
workshops will be offered. At 10:00 a.m. Terry Kramer & Pat Phair will present on
the “Waupaca Community Garden” and at 12:00pm  Jessica Tomaszewski, will
present/demonstrate on “Nature Wreath Making”. Marilyn Herman, UW-Extension
Family Living Educator, will be on hand to share information and answer
questions on the many benefits of growing your own vegetables. For more
information contact Greg Blonde at (715) 258-6230 ext.12.


June 11, 2009
New Tree Planting
Rotary Botanical Gardens, Janesville, WI
With Joanne Ekena, MGV. 7:00 p.m., $5 donation. For more information call Rotary
Botanical Gardens at (608) 752-3885.

June 13, 2009
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.










June 23, 2009
Evening Walk: Insects in the Garden
West Madison Ag Research Station, Verona, WI
Join Phil Pellitteri, Extension Entomology Specialist, UW-Madison from 6:00 to 7:
30 to learn about insects. 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.

June 26, 2009 (12:00 noon)     
Late Plantings of Cool- and Warm-Season Vegetables
Brown Bag Program (contact your local UW County Extension Office for access)
Though often overlooked by the gardener, planting vegetables in July and
August for fall production is an excellent practice. Late plantings of cool- and
warm-season vegetables can extend the harvest long after spring-planted crops
have ceased production. Most cool-season vegetables grow as well as or better
than those planted in the spring as they mature during shorter, cooler days.
Flavors of vegetables maturing in the cool, crisp days of autumn are often
sweeter and milder than those grown during hot summer weather. Join us for a
discussion for planning a fall crop of vegetables.

June 27, 2009
2009 Garden Walk
Manitowoc, WI
Featuring seven local gardens, all within the city of Manitowoc. More details will
be available in early 2009. For more information contact Judy Vogel at (920) 732-
3864.



June 30, 2009
Garden Design & Ice Cream
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI
Dive into our ice cream freezer and then head into the garden with Olbrich
Horticulturist Samantha Peckham from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. You'll learn about garden
design elements such as shapes, colors, hardscaping, paths, and water features.
$7 ($5 members). For more information contact Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330
Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53704; phone (608) 246-4550.

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.

July 7, 2009
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.



July 10-11, 2009
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.

July 11, 2009
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.

July 12-17, 2009
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.

July 17-18, 2009
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.

July 18, 2009
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.





July 21, 2009
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.

July 21-23, 2009
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.

July 23, 2009
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.



July 31, 2009 (12:00 noon)     
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


Aug 4, 2009
Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Twilight Tour
Hancock Ag Research Station, Hancock, WI
Hosted in the Albert Horticultural Garden from 4:00 to 8:00 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.

Aug 8, 2009
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.



Aug 11, 2009
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.

Aug 13, 2009
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.

Aug 15, 2009
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.




Aug 25, 2009
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.

Aug 26, 2009
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.

Aug 28, 2009 (12:00 noon)     
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.

September 2009
Sept 1, 2009
Evening Walk: Fruits
West Madison Ag Research Station, Verona, WI
Join Bob Tomesh, Extension Horticulture Specialist, UW-Madison from 5:30 to 7:
00 to learn about growing grapes, raspberries, blueberries, apples, strawberries
and all those little unknown fruits. 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.

Sept 3, 2009
Spring Bulbs
Rotary Botanical Gardens, Janesville, WI
With Mark Dwyer, RBG Director of Horticulture. 7:00 p.m., $5 donation. For more
information call Rotary Botanical Gardens at (608) 752-3885.

Sept 12, 2009
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.

Sept 12, 2009
Garden Festival
Rotary Botanical Gardens, Janesville, WI
From 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information call Rotary Botanical Gardens
at (608) 752-3885 or visit the RBG website.

Sept 12-20, 2009
Fall Plant Sale
Rotary Botanical Gardens, Janesville, WI
From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. For more information call Rotary Botanical
Gardens at (608) 752-3885.

Sept 15, 2009
Evening Walk: Cover Crops
West Madison Ag Research Station, Verona, WI
Join the WMRS Garden staff from 5:30 to 7:00 to learn about using buckwheat,
clover, oats, peas and soybeans as cover crops for the home 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.



Sept 19, 2009
Fall Gardening Conference
Ironwood, MI
The Range Master Gardeners of Iron County, WI and Gogebic County, MI are
hosting their third Fall Gardening Conference at Gogebic Community College. For
more information contact Lynn at the Iron County UW-Extension office at (715)
561-2695 or at her home at (906) 932-3509.



Sept 25, 2009 (12:00 noon)     
Composting: How to Make and Use
Brown Bag Program (contact your local UW County Extension Office for access)
There is continued strong interest in backyard composting among Wisconsin
residents.  Similarly, the desire to compost organic materials is growing
dramatically among commercial and industrial enterprises such as grocery
stores, restaurants, and food-related manufacturers.  All yards produce waste
from pruning, lawn mowing and other routine plant care activities and
composting is a way to reduce the volume of organic wastes and return them to
the soil to benefit growing plants. Composted organic matter improves the
drainage and aeration of clay soil, serve as a separator that "shoulders apart"
tightly packed clay particles to allow water and air to enter, helps sandy soil hold
water and nutrients and has many more benefits.  Join Dr. Robert Tomesh for a
discussion on making and using compost.



October 2009
Oct 2-3, 2009
WI Annual MG Conference
Wisconsin Dells, WI
"Gardening is a Gamble – But Worth It!" Hosted by the Adams Co., Columbia Co.,
Juneau Co., Sauk Co., and Thyme Shares Master Gardener Associations at the
Ho-Chunk Hotel & Conference Center. This year’s conference will allow Master
Gardeners to dig deeper into some of the problems gardeners everywhere
struggle with: the weather, invasive plants, wildlife damage, or continuing our
passion as we age. Creating an environment that is sustainable, yet beautiful
sounds challenging, but will be easier after learning sessions at this conference.
Keynote speakers include Neil Diboll, Prairie Nursery, Playing Your Wild Card—
Gardening with Native Plants and Professor Jim Neinhuis, UW-Madison, Master
Gardeners—Connecting to our World. Click here to see a list of other speakers.
More details to come.



October 8-21, 2009
Gardens of Chile
American Horticulture Society Tour to Chile
Organized by Hidden Treasure Botanical Tours, LLC. For more information
contact Mary Kroening at (573) 881-6316.



Oct 23, 2009 (12:00 noon)     
Raspberry Selection and Management
Brown Bag Program (contact your local UW County Extension Office for access)
Homeowners have long enjoyed the fruit from raspberries. Since there are
various cultivars and seasonal selections available to extend the summer
growing season: cultivar selection and plant management will be the topic of
discussion.

November 2009


Nov 13, 2009 (12:00 noon)     
Landscaping to Attract Wildlife
Brown Bag Program (contact your local UW County Extension Office for access)
Loss of habitat is a major threat to wildlife. As a result, if wildlife populations are to
be successfully conserved, we must provide habitat for them on private lands.
Habitat restoration is especially critical where urbanization and agriculture
development has eliminated most natural areas. So providing backyard habitat
for wildlife also is important for landscape aspect for the appreciation of nature.
Join us as we address landscape approaches to improve wildlife habitat.

Nov 27 - Dec 27, 2009
13th Annual WPS Garden of Lights
Green Bay Botanical Garden, Green Bay, WI
A holiday favorite featuring over 200,000 lights crafted in flowers, butterflies, and
other botanical themes. Walk the trail or take a horse-drawn wagon ride (subject
to availability). Indoor garden railroad also featured. Fridays, Saturdays, and
Sundays from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Walking Admission:  $5 adults, $3 children ages 5-
12; Wagon rides: $7 adults, $5 children ages 5-12. For more information, contact
the Green Bay Botanical Garden, 2600 Larsen Road, P.O. Box 12644, Green Bay,
WI 54307-2644 at (920) 490-9457 or by fax at (920) 490-9461.

Nov 27 - Dec 27, 2009
Olbrich's Holiday Express - Flower and Model Train Show
Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI
Twinkling lights, festive poinsettias, tiny landscapes, and large-scale model
trains: all aboard for Olbrich’s Holiday Express! Trains travel through miniature
evergreen forests and colorful poinsettias as they make their way through a
detailed landscape made of natural materials by Olbrich's horticulture staff.
Mondays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sundays from 10:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for children ages 3 – 12 (OBS
members free) and includes admission to the tropical Bolz Conservatory.
Admission is free each Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Call 608-
246-4550  for more information.  For membership information, call 608-246-4724.
For more information contact Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave.,
Madison, WI 53704; phone (608) 246-4550.

December 2009


Dec 12-31, 2009
Holiday Light Show
Rotary Botanical Gardens, Janesville, WI
From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., daily except Dec 24 and 25. For more information call
Rotary Botanical Gardens at (608) 752-3885 or visit the RBG website.

Dec 18, 2009 (12:00 noon)     
Fruit Crop Pest Management Tactics
Brown Bag Program (contact your local UW County Extension Office for access)
Gardeners are disappointed when a portion or all of a small or tree fruit planting
dies or the quality of fruit produced leaves a lot to be desired. Injury to the trunk,
crown (area at the soil line) or roots generally is the primary cause of death to
plants and can be caused by winter cold, poorly-drained soil, mouse and rabbit
feeding damage, root and crown diseases and borers – alone or in combination –
can all cause loss of plants. Reduced fruit quality is often the result of poor pest
management during the growing season.  Join us for a review of the problems
and tactics to improve the situations.



Jan 2010
Jan 10-19, 2010
Costa Rica: Horticulture & Nature
Wisconsin to Costa Rica
This trip will visit several different ecosystems in the central part of the country,
Tortuguero on the northeast coast and an optional extension to the Osa
Peninsula. Organized by Hidden Treasure Botanical Tours, LLC. For more
information contact Susan Mahr at (608) 264-4504 or Mary Kroening at (573) 881-
6316 or download a promotional brochure for print (full registration brochure
coming soon).



Jan 30-31, 2010
Orchid Quest 2010
Madison, WI
The annual mid-winter show and sale of the Madison Orchid Growers Guild will be
from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily in the Exhibition Hall of the Alliant Energy
Center. Educational seminars each day and many vendors. For more information
see the Orchid Grower's Guild Orchid Quest webpage.

February 2010
Feb 12-14, 2010
WPT's Garden Expo
Madison, WI
Sponsored by Wisconsin Public Television, Friends of WHA-TV, and the UW-
Extension Horticulture Team, this event draws nearly 16,000 people to view 400
booths, provided by numerous exhibitors over 100,000 square-feet. The Madison
Area Master Gardeners will staff their own booth. Numerous educational
seminars, demonstrations, and workshops are offered on a variety of horticultural
topics. Hours are Fri 4:00-9:00, Sat 8:00-6:00, and Sun 10:00-4:00. In the
Exhibition Hall, Alliant Energy Center. An admission fee is charged to this
fundraiser to support WI Public TV programming (including The WI Gardener). For
more information visit WPT's Garden Expo website.

Feb 2010
Think Spring
Chippewa Falls, WI
This annual gardening seminar offered by the Chippewa Valley MGA will be held
in mid to late February. For more information contact Laura Franta.

March 2010
March 6, 2010
Spring into Gardening
La Crosse, WI
Sponsored by the MGAs of La Crosse County, this program features a Keynote
speaker in the afternoon and two breakout session in the morning with choice of
3 topics, and lunch. $30 For more information contact Marilyn Rebarchek at
bluffcountrymg@yahoo.com.
March 9-10, 2010
Shade Tree Short Course
Ames, IA
For more information see the Iowa State University Conference Services website.

July 2010
July 22-22, 2010
Wisconsin Farm Technology Days
Pierce 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.

July 23-24, 2010
WI Annual MG Conference
Sheboygan, WI
Hosted by the Sheboygan Co. Master Gardener Association at the UW-
Sheboygan campus. More details will be available in late 2009.


2011 and Beyond
July, 2011
Wisconsin Farm Technology Days
Marathon 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.
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