Save the date to join us at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel March 28 & 29, 2014 for Garden Expectations. Keynote Speaker Dan Heims of Terra Nova Nurseries will kick off the events on Friday evening, and there are a whole host of speakers and vendors throughout the day on Saturday. For more information, visit the link on this site or visit our Facebook page. Get it on your calendar -- registration will be open soon!
Labor Day is done and our thoughts turn to the coming winter. We look over our gardens and make notes on what to change, what to add and what to dispose of. We even make plans for next year. One of the things you may be thinking of is becoming a Master Gardener! Classes start in March 2014 but we are taking names already, and plan on sending out our new brochure with registration information at the beginning of October. If you are interested in learning more about OCMGA please refer to information on becoming a Master Gardener volunteer, or email britmary7@yahoo.com to get your name on the list.
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, December 7: Trash to Treasure Garden Ornaments. Garden Art it a great way to add interest and fun to your landscape. We'll show you how to make masterpieces out of found items; which also make great Christmas gifts!
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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In addition to visiting our website, come join us on Facebook. Enjoy photographs from recent events, and the stories and photos posted by members. We also have information about interesting websites, current events happening in the world of gardening and gardeners, and tidbits gathered from a variety of sources.
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.
