The purpose of the SCVMGA is to help residents of Pierce and St. Croix counties better understand horticulture and their environment by providing research-based information on a wide variety of topics and opportunities for horticulturally-based community service. ​

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Cancellation Alerts

Two SCVMGA events are cancelled due to the coronavirus:

 • Garden U on Saturday, March 21 at the Hudson House Grand Hotel in Hudson.
 • Monthly meeting on Thursday, March 26 at First Covenant Church in River Falls.

2019 Plant Trial Results

The compiled plant trial results with Diana's summaries are now available.  Last year's plant trials compared:
  • Vegetables:  Radish (Elongated), Pepper (Non-bell, Sweet), Garden Peas, Lettuce (Mini-Romaine), Cucumber (Long burpless), Celery
  • Herb: Shiso-Perilla
  • Flower: Snapdragon

2019 Grant Recipients

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The St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners Association awarded community grants totaling more than $2,800 to 14 recipients in St. Croix and Pierce counties for 2019. Grant money is used for community gardens and beautification of parks, schools, public spaces, environmental stewardships, food projects, and other educational purposes. The 2019 recipients are (standing from left) Tom Jonas, Dean Grage, Peg Gagnon, Nancy Hoffman, Barb Nelson, Debby Walters, Zach Simones, and Travis Petroske. Seated from left are Pat Jonas, Becky Strand, Virginia Drath, and Sandy Madsen. Not pictured are Sharon Reyzer, Nora Ellen, Mandy Pfingsten and Jackie Daharsh. Projects for this year include garden plots for community food shelves, curriculum materials for students, main street beautification, gardens at area schools, flower gardens at healing centers, and a high school pollinator project.
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Additionall articles, information and statewide resources can  be found on the Wisconsin Master Gardener Program website.

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