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Calling all MGs...
FAIR TIME is just around the corner.
Sign-up slots to staff our Ask a Master Gardener booth are starting to fill up for the St. Croix and Pierce County Fairs.
In addition to the hustle and bustle fun of being at the fair, and meeting fair-goers, you get to share your horticulture knowledge and earn volunteer hours at the same time. You can't beat that! Our theme is this year highlights native gardens for butterflies. We are including ALL butterflies this year, not only Monarchs.
Our booth will be located in the commercial building again this year.
Volunteers can enter the fair for free but will need to pay for parking (enter through parking lot A or park on the street). If needed, parking is reimbursed by SCVMGA.
Want to work a shift with your SCVMGA buddies? Be sure to sign up early to ensure that you get your favorite time slot! Use the link below to sign up for the St. Croix County Fair being held on July 18-21, 2024 using "Sign up Genius."
FAIR TIME is just around the corner.
Sign-up slots to staff our Ask a Master Gardener booth are starting to fill up for the St. Croix and Pierce County Fairs.
In addition to the hustle and bustle fun of being at the fair, and meeting fair-goers, you get to share your horticulture knowledge and earn volunteer hours at the same time. You can't beat that! Our theme is this year highlights native gardens for butterflies. We are including ALL butterflies this year, not only Monarchs.
Our booth will be located in the commercial building again this year.
Volunteers can enter the fair for free but will need to pay for parking (enter through parking lot A or park on the street). If needed, parking is reimbursed by SCVMGA.
Want to work a shift with your SCVMGA buddies? Be sure to sign up early to ensure that you get your favorite time slot! Use the link below to sign up for the St. Croix County Fair being held on July 18-21, 2024 using "Sign up Genius."
Want more info on the St. Croix County Fair? Click HERE
Earlybird Registration opens July 15 ...
Fall 2024 Master Gardener Training Course:
Are you interested in becoming a Master Gardener in Wisconsin? The following online course, Foundations in Gardening is being offered by the Wisconsin Extension Master Gardener Program. The course covers a wide range of topics for gardeners of all skill levels and backgrounds. It is considered the approved learning opportunity for the Wisconsin Extension Master Gardener Program in preparation to become a Wisconsin Extension Master Gardener.
This is an online course that uses Canvas, the University of Wisconsin online classroom, and Zoom.
Course dates are: Sept. 8–Dec. 7, 2024
100% Online | Self-Paced
Early Bird Registration opens July 15
Registration ends August 29
Click HERE for more information about the course, course fee, and enrollment
For general information about the Master Gardener program in Wisconsin, click here:
https://mastergardener.extension.wisc.edu/
This is an online course that uses Canvas, the University of Wisconsin online classroom, and Zoom.
Course dates are: Sept. 8–Dec. 7, 2024
100% Online | Self-Paced
Early Bird Registration opens July 15
Registration ends August 29
Click HERE for more information about the course, course fee, and enrollment
For general information about the Master Gardener program in Wisconsin, click here:
https://mastergardener.extension.wisc.edu/
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Don't forget to join the St.Croix Valley Master Gardeners (SCVMGA) once you've completed your master gardener training. All master gardeners who reside in Pierce or
St. Croix Counties are eligible to join the SCVMGA.
We'd love for you to be a member of our very active organization! Click HERE to enroll in the SCVMGA.
July Monthly Meeting
Website: https://lupinegardens.com/
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DATE: Thursday, July 25, 2024 TIME: 6:30 PM PLACE: Carpenter Nature Center 279 S. Cove Rd Hudson SPEAKER: Matt Swank, owner of Lupine Farms specializes in native plants and planting. Matt will talk about why native plants are the best choice over cultivated and alien plants. |
Order your bulbs through the Bloomin’ Bucks program and Brent and Becky’s Bulbs will donate 25% of the sale to the St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners Association! Anyone is welcome to order whatever they want, in whatever quantity they want -- bulbs, books, tools, supplements, gift certificates...AND MORE!
Just follow these simple steps:
Orders for summer items will qualify for Bloomin’ Bucks from mid-January through mid-May. Fall planted items will qualify for Bloomin’ Bucks from mid-March through mid-November.
Just follow these simple steps:
- Click HERE to go the Bloomin' Bucks webpage.
- Select "St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners Assoc." from the dropdown menu.
- You will go to a special REMINDER page. Read it and click YES to continue.
- You will be directed to the Brent and Becky’s Bulbs website where a portion of every dollar you spend goes to support SCVMGA.
- To be EXTRA sure, write “This is a Bloomin’ Bucks purchase for the St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners Association” in the “Comments” box of the Checkout Details Screen.
Phone orders are welcome too. Just call Brent and Becky’s Bulbs at 877-661-2852.
Orders for summer items will qualify for Bloomin’ Bucks from mid-January through mid-May. Fall planted items will qualify for Bloomin’ Bucks from mid-March through mid-November.
Seed Starting
Need help getting started? Take a look at these helpful presentation slides from St. Croix Valley Master Gardener, Bridget Kelley
Earn CE credits with 2024 New Onboarding-Lite Modules
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From the February 23, 2024 "The Vibe:"
Need CE hours? Earn up to 5 hours of Continuing Education hours in the ORS for completing modules and quizzes within Onboarding-Lite 2024.
Please set aside some time to watch, participate in, and understand new content as well as brush up on the existing modules in Onboarding-Lite.
Note: If you did not complete 2022 or 2023 Onboarding-Lite and are completing 2024 Onboarding-Lite to start volunteering or obtain continuing education you MUST successfully complete all graded quizzes with a score of 100%. For all others completing Onboarding-Lite 2024 graded quizzes is not required, however, all participation levels are REQUIRED to stay abreast of program information and guidelines; Onboarding-Lite is the best resource in one place!
What's New:
Need CE hours? Earn up to 5 hours of Continuing Education hours in the ORS for completing modules and quizzes within Onboarding-Lite 2024.
Please set aside some time to watch, participate in, and understand new content as well as brush up on the existing modules in Onboarding-Lite.
Note: If you did not complete 2022 or 2023 Onboarding-Lite and are completing 2024 Onboarding-Lite to start volunteering or obtain continuing education you MUST successfully complete all graded quizzes with a score of 100%. For all others completing Onboarding-Lite 2024 graded quizzes is not required, however, all participation levels are REQUIRED to stay abreast of program information and guidelines; Onboarding-Lite is the best resource in one place!
What's New:
- New Module: As a Master Gardener introduces fundamental ideas that lay the groundwork for being a Master Gardener. The module covers Unintentional Bias, Research-Based Horticulture, and Finding Trustworthy Resources.
- Within the What Counts and How to Count It module:
- Updated Resources section. Understand what resources you can and cannot use in your volunteer service and continuing education.
- Updated Checklists. Determine what you can count for your volunteer activities and continuing education.
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More Master Gardener Volunteering Opportunities!
MGs -- Are you looking for a place to volunteer that's close to where you live? Or, are you looking for a volunteering activity that's within your specific area of interest? Look no further -- we have you covered! Browse our Volunteer Opportunities List " for Pierce and St. Croix Counties, complete with descriptions and contact information. You'll find the list on the left side navigation panel of this page by mousing over the For SCVMGA Members tab. Note: these pages are password protected for SCVMGA members only. The Volunteer Opportunities List can be downloaded and printed or saved to your computer.
MGs -- Are you looking for a place to volunteer that's close to where you live? Or, are you looking for a volunteering activity that's within your specific area of interest? Look no further -- we have you covered! Browse our Volunteer Opportunities List " for Pierce and St. Croix Counties, complete with descriptions and contact information. You'll find the list on the left side navigation panel of this page by mousing over the For SCVMGA Members tab. Note: these pages are password protected for SCVMGA members only. The Volunteer Opportunities List can be downloaded and printed or saved to your computer.
2024 Monthly Plant Disease Zoom Talks
These events can be counted toward continuing education credits (CEs) for MGs.
Each month in 2024, the University of Wisconsin Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic will sponsor a free Zoom presentation on a plant disease-related topic. Check out descriptions and a preview of the talks by clicking on the printable PDF here.
Want to register for any or all of the Zoom presentations? Click here. If you have questions about the presentations, feel free to contact Brian Hudelson at (608) 262-2863 or email at [email protected].
Want to register for any or all of the Zoom presentations? Click here. If you have questions about the presentations, feel free to contact Brian Hudelson at (608) 262-2863 or email at [email protected].
A Monthly Garden and Landscape Q&A Series
- Ask the Experts -
Sponsored by the UW-Madison
Division of Extension Horticulture Program
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Join these monthly one-hour sessions presented via Zoom for an opportunity to connect with plant health experts from the UW-Madison Division of Extension.
Each session, held on Monday afternoons from 1:00-2:00 pm, is your chance to ask questions about your trees and shrubs, garden vegetables and ornamentals, and lawn. Whether it’s about plant diseases, pesky insects, or the selection and general care of plants in and around your home, our panel of seasoned experts will provide you with insightful answers.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to cultivate your knowledge and keep your plants thriving.
These online sessions are free, but registration is required for each one that you would like to attend. Upon registration you will receive an email confirmation with the link for joining the session. All sessions are Mondays from 1:00-2:00 PM.
Click HERE for a schedule and to register online.
Each session, held on Monday afternoons from 1:00-2:00 pm, is your chance to ask questions about your trees and shrubs, garden vegetables and ornamentals, and lawn. Whether it’s about plant diseases, pesky insects, or the selection and general care of plants in and around your home, our panel of seasoned experts will provide you with insightful answers.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to cultivate your knowledge and keep your plants thriving.
These online sessions are free, but registration is required for each one that you would like to attend. Upon registration you will receive an email confirmation with the link for joining the session. All sessions are Mondays from 1:00-2:00 PM.
Click HERE for a schedule and to register online.