Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 17 -- the date of this year's OCMGA Plant Sale! Starting at 8 a.m., the sale will be held at the UW-Extension grounds at 3365 W. Brewster Street in Appleton. As always, there will be a mix of annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, and many other type of plant to add to your garden. On site will also be vendors of garden products, yard art demonstrations, and a garden yard sale. More information available on Facebook.
On the first Saturday of each month (except July), join one of our Master Gardener volunteers who will present topics related to gardens and gardening. The presentation is held at the Appleton Public Library from 10 - 11:30 a.m. There is no charge.
Saturday, April 5: Site Preparation and Soil Amending will be the topic of this program presented by Tom Wentzel. This presentation will cover starting a new bed as well as improving the soil in an existing bed.
On the first Monday of each month, join one of our Master Gardener volunteers who will share photographs of gardens and nature from places ranging from Australia to Canada to Europe! The travelogue is held at the Appleton Public Library from 7 - 8 p.m. There is no charge.
Monday, April 7 - Romantic Gardens of France. Master Gardener Tom Wentzel will take you on a tour of gardens from the Provence region along the Mediterranean Sea to Paris. See the formal gardens of the Philippe Rothschild Estate and Versailles, to informal gardens in a vineyard and the home of Claude Monet. This is a side of France that you may have missed!
The Master Gardener program is an all-volunteer organization sanctioned by Land Grant institutions in each state, and functions as an extension of the college or university. In Wisconsin, the program is sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Extension. The goal of the MG Program is to train enthusiastic volunteers so they can, in turn, provide research-based information on a wide variety of horticultural topics to their communities. Find out how easy it is to become a Master Gardener!
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We're one of 52 chapters of the Wisconsin Master Gardener Program. Master Gardeners Volunteers are trained volunteers who assist staff at the University of Wisconsin-Extension by helping the community understand horticulture and its significance to the environment. Master Gardener Volunteers are involved in a variety of community activities, including youth and adult education projects. Within our organization are experts on a wide-ranging variety of topics; please contact us if you need a Speaker for your next event.
