This is part two of a British documentary about a very passionate amateur dahlia grower facing the judges, plus an update on the Royal Horticultural Society's new glass house at Wisley in Surrey.
MAMGA creates this community newsletter each season for the residents of Wisconsin. This issue is about sensory plants, buzzing insects and lists some area public gardens to enjoy. Share this newsletter with your neighbors and send the link to your family and friends.
Summer Garden Tips from Sharon Morrisey, Consumer Hort Agent Milw Co UW-Ext
I know a bank where the wild thyme blows,
Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows,
Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine,
With sweet musk-roses and with eglantine.
A Midsummer Night's Dream Quote. Act ii. Scene.1 - Wm. Shakespeare
Event Links
Check out these sites for possible projects to earn recertification volunteer hours or Continuing Education hours credit. Help organizations get ready for their event. Check with the Extension Office if questions about qualifying hours.
Extension Horticulture/Publications Links
These are the most complete sources of horticulture information for Wisconsin on the Internet. Click on any or all of the three graphics.
List-Serv website
To join the Dane County Horticulture List-Serv (Master Gardener Forum), please visit this site and enter your e-mail address, following the simple directions.
Trade plants and seeds.
Share project and volunteer ideas/opportunities.
Offer/Get rides to programs/tours (especially when gasoline prices are so high).
Ask horticulture or volunteer questions.
If you have questions about the site, send an email to mamgaMail@yahoo.com. New students will be added to the list automatically.
Master Gardener History
How the original Master Gardener Program was started in Washington in 1973.
Master Gardeners need 10 hours per year for recertification.
Docent Guided Tours count towards these required hours. Self-Guided tours cannot be included.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens (Madison)
Workshops and classes are provided to the public and master gardeners to promote the joy of gardening and the knowledge of plants. Must Register in Advance for those events.
MG CE Credit NOT AVAILABLE for tours unless an Olbrich docent leads the tour. (Map)
See their Education Program website at this link for details about classes, including registration information.
Knapp Stout City Garden, Rice Lake City Park and UW-Rice Lake Japanese Garden, Rice Lake, WI
Jones Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Readstown, WI
Schumacher Farm Park, Waunakee, WI
Rotary Gardens (Janesville)
Rotary Gardens & Rock County University of Wisconsin-Extension have partnered to offer horticulture education opportunities to the public and master gardeners, including MAMGA members. (Directions from Madison: Interstate-90 east. Exit 175 A. Turn LEFT at first set of lights/Palmer Drive. Go past golf course.)
Gardening By The Yard
The host, master gardener Paul James gives advice about gardening basics. Airing Dates: 6:30 and 7AM Sunday, 6AM Tuesday (30 min)
Gardener's Diary Host Erica Glasener takes viewers on the road in search of inspiring gardeners, from professionals to long-time hobbyists. Airing Dates: 6AM Thursday
Great American Gardens Host Tricia Springer tours America's loveliest public botanical gardens. Airing Dates: Not currently airing
Can be used for MG Continuing Education credit.
Click here to find biographies of hosts. Airing Dates:
WHA 21 (off Air and Cable) Saturday 10:00AM, right before P Allen Smith
Can be used for MG Continuing Education credit.
Click here to find biographies of hosts. Airing Dates:
WHA Sun 4PM & Sat 11:30AM (WHA Cable 3)
WPT-Create (HD-TV) Tues/Thurs, 8:30AM&2:30PM
Hosted by Melinda Myers, who started the MG program in Milwaukee and has over 25 years of hort experience.
Can be used for MG Continuing Education credit. Airing Dates:
Not currently airing
