Vilas County Master Gardeners Association

Vilas County Master Gardeners Association gardening information

03/23/2026

Spring is here, and plots are still available for gardeners this summer at the Northland Pines Community Garden, behind the high school in Eagle River. The organic garden which opened in 2011, has 19 plots for rent, a teaching garden for youth groups, and a hoop house for the Vilas County Food Pantry.
The garden is sunny and fenced; water and compost are available, and has a locked shed for tools. Plot size is 10 feet x 10 feet and costs $30.00 for the season, which has not changed since 2011. Rent a plot to grow your own food, interact with other gardeners, and help grown some food for the food pantry. Great for beginners, and a convenient location!
For more information or to reserve a plot, contact Marcy Chuckel at [email protected] or 715-617-7110.

02/26/2026

The Roots and Shoots Northwoods Garden Club will meet on March12, Thursday, at 1 pm at Walter E Olson Memorial Library in Eagle River.

At 2 pm the club will host a free presentation on 'Intro to French Intensive Vegetable Gardening', led by Master Gardener Kitty Sookochoff.
The presentation will cover the basics of deep soil preparation, close plant spacing, and compost rich soil to maximize yield in small spaces.
You will learn how healthy soils, efficient design, and gentle cultivation leads to stronger plants, fewer weeds, and a more productive garden.

Come join us to learn another way of gardening.

The Roots and Shoots Northwoods Garden Club meets once a month year-round. Our mission is to provide educational, social,
and civic forums related to horticulture to the public of Vilas County. For more information contact Barb Flaherty at 920-851-4356.

02/03/2026

The Roots and Shoots Northwoods Garden Club will meet on February 12, Thursday, at 1 pm at Walter E Olson Memorial Library in Eagle River.

At 2 pm the club will host a free presentation on Seed Starting, presenters are Master Gardener Beth Cole and Barb Flaherty.
The presentation will include various techniques including winter sowing, soil blocking, container, and snail rolls to start traditional fruit, vegetable, flower, and native plant seeds. All Gardeners, including beginners, are welcome. Come join us to see the many possible ways to start your seeds for a wonderful 2026 Garden!

The Roots and Shoots Northwoods Garden Club meets once a month year-round. Our mission is to provide educational, social, and civic forums related to horticulture to the public of Vilas County. For more information contact Barb Flaherty at 920-851-4356.

01/05/2026

Roots & Shoots Northwoods Garden Club will have our next
meeting on January 8, 2026 at 1:00pm at the Eagle River Library.
At 2:00pm Quita Sheehan, from Vilas Land and Water, will be giving a presentation on ' Native Plants and How They Effect Pollinators' with a discussion after.

Now that the holidays are over we can start to plan our gardens.

12/15/2025

A First Look, Just for You!
Refresher in Gardening - Reinforce your horticulture knowledge
COMING SOON - Refresher in Gardening

Course opens: Feb. 1, 2026 | Cost: $25

Student Capacity: 50

Claim up to 40 hours CE | 100% Online

Refresher in Gardening is your chance to revisit essential concepts from Growing and Caring for Plants in Wisconsin: Foundations in Gardening, led by the UW–Madison Extension Horticulture Program. This course will reinforce your understanding of key concepts for selecting, growing, and maintaining plants in Wisconsin.

Join the Interest List
This course is designed exclusively for current participants in the Wisconsin Extension Master Gardener Program who want to refresh their knowledge. This course is an opportunity, not a requirement.

12/15/2025

PLANT DIAGNOSTICS:
The Step-by-Step Approach to Identifying Plant Problems
Feb. 1–April 30, 2026 | 100% Online | Self-Paced

Register Now
Early Bird registration is officially open! Plant Diagnostics: The Step-by-Step Approach to Identifying Plant Problems is an online course with 13 modules containing videos, readings, and interactive exercises. This course is suitable for gardeners of all skill levels who want to get better at troubleshooting plant problems.

Topics include:

The diagnostic process
Plant identification strategies
Identifying signs and symptoms
Plant diseases
Insect pests
Wildlife damage
Abiotic disorders
Researching diagnoses
Management options
Case studies and practice scenarios
Early Bird registration rates are offered now until Jan. 19, 2026. Regular registration runs Jan. 20-29, 2026.

Learn More and Register
UW-Madison Division of Extension Horticulture Program

Find articles, resources, educational events and more at hort.extension.wisc.edu

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.

Deadline to Add New Organizations in the ORS: Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.Deadline for Entering 2025 Hours: M...
12/15/2025

Deadline to Add New Organizations in the ORS: Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Deadline for Entering 2025 Hours: Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

To log in to the ORS: https://ors.wimastergardener.org/sec_Login/

**Important Note: The extension to January 5 is only for entering 2025 volunteer service and continuing education hours. Any hours completed between January 1 - January 5, 2026, must be held and entered later when the ORS reopens for 2026.

Program Office Winter Hours:
Tech Support Hours: 9 AM–4 PM, Mon–Fri (Last Day 12/22/25)
Winter Break Closure: Office Closes Noon 12/23/25 (Reopens 1/5/26)

If you use the click to view below you will be taken to the Master Gardener Program: Canvas Classroom in case you need to review any other announcements or complete continuing education prior to the end of the year.

12/14/2025

Garden Visions is right around the corner and our keynote speaker will be gardening enthusiast Mark Dwyer! Mark was the Director of Horticulture at Rotary Botanical Gardens in Janesville, WI, for over 20 years where he was responsible for the continued improvement and maintenance of this award-winning 20-acre non-profit garden. Mark's related hobby and passion is visiting other gardens, taking lots of photos and blogging in his entertaining and educational writing style.

Mark has a B.S. in Landscape Architecture from the University of Illinois (Champaign-Urbana) and a Master's degree in Urban Foresty from UW-Stevens Point and is a member of multiple horticulture associations such as Wisconsin Hardy Plant Society, Wisconsin Woody Plant Society, Wisconsin Hosta Society, American Public Gardens Association, Perennial Plant Association, American Conifer Society and North American Rock Garden Society.

Find him online at https://www.landscapeprescriptionsmd.com.

Registration for Garden Visions opens November 3.
For details on the schedule and registration, visit www.ntc.edu/gardenvisions.

11/21/2025

This Christmas, give the gift of inspiration! ✨ Garden Visions 2026 brings together gardeners of all levels for a day of learning, laughter, and new ideas. A ticket to this special event makes a thoughtful and memorable gift for the gardener in your life.
The event takes place at NTC-Wausau and also offers a virtual option.

For details on the schedule and registration, visit www.ntc.edu/gardenvisions.

08/13/2025

News from WIMGA

2025 Name Badge Issuance
This affects new participants entering the program in 2025 and participants who did not previously receive a new name badge during 2023 or 2024:

You will receive a name badge this year. Name badges will be delivered via US Postal Service between late August to September 2025. We apologize for the delay as UW-Madison transferred to a new financial system.

Please note:

To be eligible for a new name badge, you must have acknowledged the Terms Acceptance and Profile Update in the ORS by May 1, 2025.

Once you receive your name badge, please stop using any previous versions.

Please make sure to follow the identification guidelines provided by the organization you’re volunteering with.

This is not a full re-issuance for all Master Gardeners in 2025. However, we’re continuing to issue updated name badges to those who were in good standing from 2023 to 2025, as they complete their annual requirements.

08/05/2025

Have you always wanted to learn more about becoming a certified Master Gardener Volunteer?

The 2025 WI Master Gardener training program registration is now open!

The Foundations in Gardening is a self-study course which takes place from September 7th through December 6th.
And the deadline to sign up is August 28th with the early bird discount ending August 11th.

For more information on the course click the following link or scan the QR code:
https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/foundations-in-gardening/

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Eagle River, WI
54521

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(715) 479-1652

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