Rock County UW-Extension Horticulture Program

ROCK COUNTY

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HORTICULTURE EDUCATION

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Horticulture Education & Events

The Rock County UW-Extension Horticulture Program offers various training opportunities for the general public encompassing a variety of garden related topics. Programs are offered in conjunction with Rotary Botanical Gardens. Please visit www.rotarygardens.org for a complete list of education opportunities.

Master Gardener Program

University of Wisconsin Extension offers the Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program, a 60+ hour lecture series that begins mid-September. It covers the basics of horticulture, including classes on woody and herbaceous ornamental plant materials, fruit and vegetable crops, plant diseases and insect pests.
After completing the training program and 24 hours of volunteer service, participants become University of Wisconsin Extension Master Gardener Volunteers. Acceptance into the program is limited. To receive an application contact Becky Kennedy at (608) 757 5696 or kennedy@co.rock.wi.us. Applications are also available by following the link below.

2008-2009 Application materials: Deadline for registration is September 1, 2008. Class will be limited to 25 participants.

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Woody Ornamentals

Accomplishment reports

2006

2007

2006 Community Garden Summary (2pages)
2006 School Program Summary (1 page)
2006 EAB Response Summary (1 page)
2006 RECAP Garden Summary (2 pages)
2006 HT Summary (2 pages)
2006 MGV Program Summary (2 pages)
2006 RPMG Summary (1 page)
2006 Horticulture Program Overview (2 pages)

2007 Therapuetic Garden &
Community Garden Programs Summary (3pages)
2007 Master Gardener Volunteer Summary (3pages)
2007 Education Summary (3pages)

Links of Interest

If you have any questions regarding Horticulture in Rock County, please contact:

Mike Maddox
Horticulture Educator
Rock County UW-Extension
51 South Main Street (Courthouse)
Janesville, WI 53545
Phone: 608-757-5696
Email: mike.maddox@ces.uwex.edu

Julie Gibes
Community Garden Assistant
Rock County UW-Extension
51 South Main Street (Courthouse)
Janesville, WI 53545
Phone: 608-757-5696
Email: julie.gibes@ces.uwex.edu

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