Welcome to the webpage for the Master Gardeners of Ashland and Bayfield County. Scroll down to learn about continuing education and volunteer opportunities as well as information about the Master Gardener General Training Course. Also, be sure to check our favorite horticulture links.
For upcoming events and relevant information see below and
check out the Ashland/Bayfield Counties Master Gardener Association’s Facebook Page
Visit the MG Statewide Extension Event Calendar for a listing of gardening and horticulture learning opportunities. Such as:
Ten Plant Diseases NOT to Compost!!! Brian Hudelson, UW-Madison Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic
Date: Tuesday September 28, 2021
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Certain plant diseases are so horrible or so deadly that composting is not an appropriate way to get rid of affected plants. Come learn about some of these diseases and their proper management. Click on the following link to register: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gs1wkqj4QReD6v0bngKyAg
2021 Volunteer Hours Requirements Due to COVID
In 2021, you may report less than 24 hours of volunteer time at 2021 COVID approved projects (this may be zero hours). Only volunteer at approved projects if you feel you can do so safely.
We continue to require the minimum of 10 hours of continuing education. The 10 hours of continuing ed plus completing all the volunteer mandates will be required to certify next year.
You have until December 31, 2021, to complete and report your hours.
We will return to traditional reporting in 2022.
In 2021, you may report less than 24 hours of volunteer time at 2021 COVID approved projects (this may be zero hours). Only volunteer at approved projects if you feel you can do so safely.
We continue to require the minimum of 10 hours of continuing education. The 10 hours of continuing ed plus completing all the volunteer mandates will be required to certify next year.
You have until December 31, 2021, to complete and report your hours.
We will return to traditional reporting in 2022.
Ashland/Bayfield County MG Events – Free & Open to the Public
May 13, 2021 ~ Unusually Hardy Plants with Mike Heim
Unusually Hardy Plants with Mike Heim – A virtual presentation on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 6:30 pm
Advance registration is required. https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIld-2srjkiHdEOCzgSLkGi3P0vFNQRHiUX
April 22, 2021 ~ Hazelnuts for Growing & Eating
“HAZELNUTS: For Growing and Eating” ~ A virtual presentation via Zoom on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 6:30 pm ~ Presented by Jason Fischbach, Hazelnut Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension.
Advance Registration is Required. https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUlcu6sqzgvGtyLXNXJvf1uIDH4wqJU0Drp
April 22-Hazelnuts (PDF, 1 pg, 325KB)
March 11, 2021 Attracting Pollinators
“From Bees to Butterflies: How to Attract Pollinators to your Home Garden with Cyndy Dalzall” via Zoom. Must pre-register.
With declining populations of healthy pollinators for our gardens and crops, we must look at what pollinators we can attract and how to make our local landscapes more appealing. You will learn how to integrate native plants and design your gardens to build natural, healthy habitats. Cyndy will demonstrate projects she has designed in Bayfield and Madeline Island.
March 11, 2021-Attracting Pollinators (PDF,1pg,4MB)
Feb 11, 2021~The Unsung Heroes of Nature
2-11-2021 The Unsung Heroes of Nature
We may feel a bit squeamish about bugs, bats, worms, snakes, fungi and bacteria; but these and other misunderstood critters play essential roles in our ecosystems and gardens.
Join naturalist, author and advocate for the underdogs, Emily Stone, to learn about their positive contributions to the web of life. Emily Stone is the Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum. Her award-winning Natural Connections column has been compiled into two books, the second of which recently won an Excellence in Craft Award
Feb 11 2021 – Unsung Heroes of Nature (PDF, 1 pg, 784 KB)
Jan 14, 2021~Italy: Travels, Gardens & Agriculture
Zoom pre-registration is required: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kcu2pqDooHNGQwxj759yTVxBLv4vqQ4my
From the Italian Lake District to the Ligurian Coast, Tuscany, the Dolomites, and the Veneto; discover the diverse landscapes, culture, arts and history of Italy’s northern regions. The 2019 trip provided opportunities to relate to local food, agriculture and gardens. Learn all about Italy!
Jan 2021-Italy (PDF,1 pg,1MB)
Zoom pre-registration is required: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kcu2pqDooHNGQwxj759yTVxBLv4vqQ4my
WI Master Gardener Program
Ashland/Bayfield County WI Master Gardener Training Course
Achieving Master Gardener Certification requires attending all the training sessions, passing the final exam and completing 24 hours of volunteer service within one year of completing the training course. Class dates to be be announced at a later time.
For more information contact Sarah DeGraff, Ag/Hort Extension Educator at 715-373-3293 sarah.degraff@wisc.edu
Master Gardener Online Reporting System
2016 & 2017 Master Gardener Reports for Ashland & Bayfield County
Recommended horticulture links …Horticulture Resources
For more information contact:
Agriculture/Horticulture Extension Educator
Extension Bayfield & Ashland Counties
715-373-3293
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