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
The following SCVMGA events are cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic:
• Monthly meetings until further notice.
The following SCVMGA events are cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic:
• Monthly meetings until further notice.
Community Garden Safety during the Covid-19 Pandemic
To respond to questions about what safety precautions, e.g.,social distancing, etc. are recommended during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Pierce County Public Health Department has put together a set of guidelines for safe conduct while working in a community garden.
The bottom line is your, and others' safety. If you DON’T feel it’s safe to be involved in your community garden role this year, don't go. Volunteer hour requirements are being suspended this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The guidelines are subject to change as additional information becomes available.
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The bottom line is your, and others' safety. If you DON’T feel it’s safe to be involved in your community garden role this year, don't go. Volunteer hour requirements are being suspended this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The guidelines are subject to change as additional information becomes available.
Click Here
2019 Plant Trial Results
The compiled plant trial results with Diana's summaries are now available. Last year's plant trials compared:
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
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.
Additionall articles, information and statewide resources can be found on the Wisconsin Master Gardener Program website.
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