SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION

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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.

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:

1. To serve the needs of all gardeners in Green County and the surrounding area.
2. To promote the continuing education of members through horticultural education, programs, tours, etc.
3. To promote community service through volunteer activities.
4. To recognize members who meet and maintain certification.
5. To provide for the exchange of ideas and to provide opportunities to promote the understanding of responsible gardening practices
6. 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)

**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!

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