SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN MASTER GARDENER
ASSOCIATION
Information- Updates -
Forms - Calendar
UPDATES
South Central Wisconsin Master Gardener Assoication meeting May 22, 2008. Butch Witney will be the featured speaker. An open forum on questions will be taken by Mr Whitney on tree diseases and issues. The buisness meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the Government Services Building Auditorium.
Brown Bag WisLine Programs
The 12-1 PM monthly programs are educational programs offered
generally the last Friday of each monthly except holiday months
(ie. NOV and DEC and sometimes other months with key holidays)
when the program is held one week earlier than the holiday weekend:
note dates). The programs are designed for statewide Master
Gardeners and other persons interested in horticultural topics. 2008
Brown Bag WisLine Programs
Master Gardener Volunteer Articles
Seasonal Gardening Articles feature timely information on soil fertilization, choosing and maintenance of plants.
Master Gardener Volunteer Projects Highlighted
Master Gardner Volunteers contribute many hours in various projects.
INFORMATION
Information
about the South Central Wisconsin Master Gardener Association
The Wisconsin
Master Gardener Program teaches volunteers who aid University
of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Staff by helping people in
the community better understand horticulture and their environment.
Meeting Agendas
Meeting Minutes
2007 - 2008 Officers
President: Mike Davis
Vice President: Susan Konopacki
Treasurer: Theresa Nelson
Secretary: Tanna McKeon
The South Central
Master Gardener Association's Mission is:
- To serve the needs of all gardeners in Green County and the
surrounding area.
- To promote the continuing education of members through horticultural
education, programs, tours, etc.
- To promote community service through volunteer activities.
- To recognize members who meet and maintain certification.
- To provide for the exchange of ideas and to provide opportunities
to promote the understanding of responsible gardening practices
- To provide a link between the community and the UW-Extension.
South Central Wisconsin Master Gardeners now have the use of a new reference library to use in answering questions from homeowners or in researching topics you may be interested in. The reference library is located in the ETN room just across the hall from the Green County UW-Extension Office in the Government Services Building, Monroe. A listing of the reference materials that are currently available for your use is posted in the room near the library.

UW-Extension 2007 Certified Master Gardener Volunteers
Front Row/L-R: Robert Phillips, Krystal Schlichting, Ann Rogers, Tanna McKeon, Sue Konopacki, Linda Batty and Joyce LaGrange.
Second Row/L-R: Jean Adler, Lynn Lokken, Lu Vail, Sally Bear, Kris Winkler, Theresa Nelson, Karen Brunner, Nina Binkley and Debra Kleppe.
Back Row/L- R: Linda Boll, Mike Davis, Tom Voight, Kimberly Berg, Becky Wegmueller, Cheryl Rezabek and Rae Wellnitz.
Not present for the photo: Sue Hartwig, Julia Engler, Ron and Julie Risum, Kathryn Schiedermayer, Lois Baker, Roy Thomas, Laurie Rose, Eugene Gessler, and Shelley Sturdevant.
UW-Extension Master Gardeners Earn Certification (2 pages, 11 KB)
Thirty-three Green County area residents were recently recognized for earning their Master Gardener Certification at the annual meeting of the South Central Wisconsin Master Gardener Association. The Master Gardener program is an all-volunteer organization sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Extension. The SCWMGA was formed in Green County four years ago to provide Master Gardeners with opportunities for professional
development and community service.
FORMS
Speaker/Project
Request Forms
If your organization
would like to have a Master Gardener come speak at your meeting,
fill out this Speaker Request form:
Speaker Request Form (1 page, 22 KB)
If your organization
would like help with a volunteer/community project, fill out
this Project Request Form:
Project Request Form
(1 page, 26 KB)
Area Horticulture CALENDAR of Events |
September |
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25
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SCWMGA monthly meeting.
September meeting will be at the dried flower farm in Winslow
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26
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12 - 1:00 PM
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Brown Bag ETN Horticluture Program. Join Bob Tomesh to learn more about how to deal with certain plants that have invaded our yards and woodlands.
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October |
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23
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SCWMGA monthly meeting. Local arborist, Butch Whitney will be the guest speaker. Question and answer session.
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24
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12 - 1:00 PM
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Brown Bag ETN Horticulture Program -
Heirloom Fruit and Vegetables. Join Bob Tomesh to learn more about these old varieties of food plants.
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November |
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SCWGMA Annual Meeting
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14
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12 - 1:00 PM
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Brown Bag ETN Horticulture Program - Growing Blueberries
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**Rotary Gardens' Parker Education Center is located at 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI 53545.
Go to
the Wisconsin
Master Gardener Program website's Upcoming Events page for more activities and links!
This page is maintained by Kristi Leonard, UW-Extension Activity Assistant.
Please contact me at: kristi.leonard@ces.uwex.edu for any correction or additions.
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