Wisconsin Master Gardener Training

I am ordering extra manuals for the Spring Ecology, Cultivation and Use of Native Plants program. My goal was to order only what we need.  I don’t want to pay for a bunch of extra stuff to gather dust.   My original number was based on the headcounts submitted at the deadline.  Since the deadline [...]

Tomorrow starts the Level 2 Ecology, Cultivation and Use of Native Plants  training for MGVs. Counties hosting the program should: Distribute manuals to the class (they may arrive very last minute if you have not got them yet.)  These ARE the handouts. Connect to the program 30 minutes before start.  Program starts at 6pm (though [...]

At this moment the on-line enrollment for the Ecology, Cultivation and Use of Native Plants training is over 200 individuals! Local registrations, according to my records currently stand at:  County # Enrolled Chippewa  14 Clark 8 Eau Claire  12 Fond du Lac 6 Jackson  5 Jefferson 7 Kenosha  12 Marathon Marinette 0 Outagamie 16 Pierce 16 [...]

The MGV Program Office is making tentative plans to host the 2012 Statewide Level 1 training. The 12-week program will be on Tuesday nights, 6pm to 9pm, beginning September 4. At this time, we ask all counties interested in participating to complete the 2012 Reserve Materials form by June 1. Also by June 1 the [...]

Tomorrow starts the Level 2 Horticulture History & Health training for MGVs. Counties hosting the program should: Distribute manuals to the class (they may arrive very last minute if you have not got them yet.)  These ARE the handouts. Connect to the program 30 minutes before start.  Program starts at 6pm (though it may be  [...]

The compilation of publications related to the Horticulture- History & Health Level 2 training may now be ordered. Order binder:  Horticulture- History & Health The table of contents can be seen via the link and clicking on VIEW PDF. Please note: this is an OPTIONAL purchase of companion materials.  These are not required.  Due to [...]

At this moment the on-line enrollment for the Horticulture- History and Health training is 162 individuals. Local registrations, according to my records currently stand at:  County # Enrolled Chippewa  8 Clark Eau Claire 7 Fond du Lac 9 Jackson 5 Jefferson 6 Kenosha Marathon Marinette 16 Outagamie 16 Pierce 9 Price 6 Racine Rusk Sheboygan [...]

A handful of you responded to my offer for Blackboard training this month.  Based on those responses, here is the schedule.  If anybody else would like to join, please let me know when to expect you. We will meet from 2:30 to 3:30 on the dates below.  Click on the link (below) in order to [...]

Plants, gardening and connections to nature profoundly impact health and quality of life. Explore how gardening and the natural environment can improve your health and sense of well-being. Discover how plants and gardening have influenced people, communities, and history. Learn how to develop Master Gardener Volunteer projects that benefit the lives of people of all [...]

One of the tasks I’ve been assigned with the program office is to develop a structure for material development. The previous payment structure by counties to the program office for materials was unclear and, from what I can tell, not uniform.  Some counties paid a lot more than others for the same items.  And much [...]