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AUGUST 2009 |
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AUGUST 13, 2009 |
Horticulture IS Therapy 7:00pm Rotary Botanical Gardens Janesville, WI Fee: $5 donation With Mike Maddox, Rock Co. UW-Extension Horticulture Educator & RBG Director of Education.
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AUGUST 15, 2009 |
Stone, Brick and Water: The Elements of Northwind 10:30am Burlington, WI Gardens are much more than plants. They are ideas combing all the elements of nature. Join Steve Coster and discuss the various considerations about design and material selection he has developed at Northwind. At Northwind Perennial Farm, 7047 Hospital Rd, Burlington. For more information, please
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AUGUST 15, 2009 |
Horticulture Field Day 10:00am - 3:00pm West Madison Ag Research Station Verona, WI Fee: Free Tours, vegetable samplings and demonstrations on a variety of topics. For more
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AUGUST 15, 2009 |
Mulching and Edging 1:00 - 3:00pm Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe, IL Fee: $62 ($49 members); held outdoors, rain or shine. Improper mulching can do far more harm to plants than not doing it at all! Learn how much mulch is enough, where to spread it, and the best material to use. After a brief classroom discussion, you will go outside and do some hands-on mulching and edging. Please dress for the weather and be prepared to get dirty.
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AUGUST 15, 2009 |
Hostas and Companion Plants 10:00am - 12:30pm MN Landscape Arboretum Chanhassen, MN Fee: $40 ($30 members) Hostas are best appreciated for their distinctive foliage. Learn how to grow, propagate and select them for effective combinations with other shade-loving plants. Includes a visit to the Hosta Glade. Last in a series on gardening in mid-summer. For more information or to
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AUGUST 21, 2009 |
Horticulture Therapy Workshop for MGVs 8:00am - 4:00pm Rotary Botanical Gardens Janesville, WI Therapeutic horticulture is defined as the process by which individuals may develop well-being through the use of plants and horticulture. The theme for this third state-wide conference is Intergenerational Gardening with keynote speaker Jean Larson, Horticulture Therapist and Instructor at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Center for Therapeutic Horticulture. For more information, please
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AUGUST 22, 2009 |
Ponds 10:30am Northwind Perennial Farm 7047 Hospital Rd. Burlington, WI Do you have, or are you putting a pond in your garden? Join Mike Robinson, Keystone Hatcheries, for a lively discussion and walk through our pond area -bring questions and wear your rubber boots! For more information, please
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AUGUST 25, 2009 |
Food Preservation Series: Canning Tomato Products -
FULL 6:30 - 8:00pm Ag & Extension Service Center 1150 Bellevue Street Green Bay, WI Fee: $5; pre-registration required and space is limited. Tomatoes are probably the most popular home canned food. Their summer freshness can easily be preserved for seasons when it is not possible to run into the backyard for that right-off-the-vine taste. Canned tomatoes are excellent for preparing chili suppers, spaghetti sauces, casseroles and an endless variety of meal accompaniments. Information will be shared on canning tomatoes and salsa. Co-taught by Brown Co. Extension Family Living Educator Judy Knudsen and and Master Gardener Volunteer Eileen Rueden. Sponsored by the Brown Co. Extension Office and NEW MGA. For more information or to
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AUGUST 25, 2009 |
Evening Walk: Wildfire 5:30 - 7:00pm West Madison Ag Research Station Verona, WI Fee: Free Join David Drake, Extension Wildlife Specialist, UW-Madison to learn about the creatures that live in urban gardens. For more information, please
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AUGUST 26, 2009 |
Food Preservation Series: Canning Vegetables 1:30 - 4:00pm Ag & Extension Service Center 1150 Bellevue Street Green Bay, WI Fee: $5; pre-registration required and space is limited. The abundant supply of vegetables available at this time of year can be enjoyed all year through by canning and preserving the summer harvest. Home canning saves you money and also is an excellent way to preserve vegetables for later use. Proper canning is a simple way of storing freshness and taste – keeping vegetables fresh for months to enjoy when fresh produce is not readily available in the stores. A short segment on freezing vegetables will be included. Sponsored by the Brown Co. Extension Office and NEW MGA. For more information or to
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AUGUST 26, 2009 |
Grape Pest Management Workshop 8:30am - 3:30pm Chateau St. Croix St. Croix Falls, WI Fee: $20; pre-registration by Aug. 19. UW-Extension is sponsoring this workshop to help grape growers better understand the pests that economically impact grapes and how to mange them. Brochure For more
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AUGUST 26, 2009 |
Twilight Garden Tour 4:00 - 7:00pm 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. For more information, please
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AUGUST 27, 2009 |
Heirloom / Antique Apple Tasting - Early Season Apples 6:30 - 8:00pm Ag & Extension Service Center 1150 Bellevue Street Green Bay, WI Fee: $2; pre-registration required and space is limited. It’s apple tasting time again! Join Tony Dembski of Maple Valley Orchards in the first of three tasting events featuring heirloom apples grown at his orchard and nursery just outside of Gillett. For this class we will taste the early season apples. Sponsored by the NEW MGA. For more information or to
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AUGUST 28, 2009 |
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 |
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AUGUST 29, 2009 |
Gardens and Prairie / Living Well Together - Creative
Ecology Series with Roy Diblik 10:00am - noon Northwind Perennial Farm 7047 Hospital Rd. Burlington, WI Fee: $35 Learn to incorporate native prairie plants into your garden and create a style that will flourish with rich textures, color tones and diversity providing responsible maintenance and durability. For more information, please
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