Classes, Seminars, and Trips

Continuing Education Opportunities

UW-Madison Extension Horticulture and Master Gardener Programs

Monday, December 16 - Ask the Experts Monthly Q&A, 1-2 p.m. Free. Register here.

Wednesday, December 18 - Evil Twins: Plant Disease Look-Alikes, 6:30 p.m. with Brian Hudelson. Free. Register here.

Plants Plus Articles — Most of the horticulture information articles posted on the Master Gardener Program site can be read for CE credit (0.5 hours each). Articles that cannot be used for CE include articles about botanic gardens and All-America Selections winners.
 

Events by other Master Gardener Associations


YouTube Videos of Past Outagamie County Master Gardener Presentations

  Garden Preparation, webinar with Tom Wentzel, Outagamie County Master Gardener
  Hosta Companions with Tammy Borden, Master Gardener and Vice President, American Hosta Society
  Peonies, webinar with Michelle Ovans of the Wisconsin Peony society and owner of Ovans Peony Farm
  Perennials with Kathy Baum, Outagamie County Master Gardeners
  Perennials Report Card, webinar with Kathy Baum
  Permaculture – What the Heck Is It?   Presentation Materials
  Raised Beds with Lisa Johnson, Extension Horticulture Educator for Dane County
  Wisconsin's Native Orchids with Nancy and Richard Baehnman, Northeast Wisconsin Orchid Society


PBS Wisconsin Garden and Landscape Expo


February 7-9, 2025 - 2025 PBS Garden and Landscape Expo, Alliant Energy Center, Madison Learn more and get tickets.

These Extension-approved continuing education seminars are now available on YouTube Free.

  Indigenous AgriCulture, Laura Manthe, Coordinator for White Corn Growers, Oneida Nation and Lea Zeise, Agriculture Program Manager, United South & Eastern Tribes, Inc. Great Lakes tribal agriculture from historical and modern perspectives.
  Sensational Seasonal Plants, Mark Dwyer, former Director of Horticulture at Rotary Gardens, Janesville, WI.
“Let’s Grow Stuff” a screening of curated episodes, from PBS, hosted by horticulturist Ben Futa. The series is designed to help the beginning gardener learn the tools of successful vegetable and herb gardening.
  Growing Potatoes in Your Home Garden, Dr. Yi Wang, assistant professor in the Department of Horticulture at the UW-Madison and a state Extension specialist.
  Wisconsin Gardener, Host Shelley Ryan travels throughout Wisconsin with her hands-in-the-dirt approach to growing plants, flowers and vegetables.
  Old Fashioned Favorites You and the Pollinators Will Enjoy, Melinda Myers, Horticulturist
  Big Gardening in Small Spaces, Michelle Dobbs, Victory Garden Initiative. Discover how to grow three seasons of fresh food in your backyard.
  Setting the Stage for Successful Gardening, Jerry Apps & Natasha Kassulke. Jerry is Professor Emeritus and former Ag Extension Agent for Green Lake and Brown Counties. Natasha is the former editor of the Natural Resources Magazine. They share how involving family in gardening can bring family together, along with creating an abundance of fresh vegetables.
  UW-Madison Indigenous Research Garden & Land Education, Dan Cornelius is a member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and an outreach specialist at the Great Lakes Indigenous Law Center in the UW-Madison Law School. Claire Luby, is a faculty associate at UW-Madison.

 

University of Illinois Extension


Gardeners' Corner, this link accesses an informative set of Winter Gardening Guidelines from
   our colleagues at Illinois Extension. Topics include protecting trees, giving a green gift, planning for your 2023 garden
   and adding tree bark to landscapes."

NOTE:  Each program is recorded and available to watch on the Illinois Extension Horticulture YouTube Channel. Videos are available about two weeks after the live program.

  Deep Bark Secrets of Tree Selection
  End of Summer Planted Fall Vegetables
  Garden Tool Maintenance
  Introduction to Fruit Tree Pruning
  Jumping Worms:  a New Invader in Illinois
  Organic Gardening
  Pelleted Seed
  Planning for Pollinators this Fall
  Shade Gardening
  Soil, Climate, and Carbon
  Spring Ephemerals
  The Nuts and Boles of Tree Identification
  Tree Root Collar Disorders

 

University of Minnesota Extension

Thursday, December 5 - Soil Basics, 7-8:30 p.m. with Shane Bugaja, Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources. Free. Register here.


Melinda Myers Virtual Gardening Workshops

No cost, but registration required using the link provided. Archived workshops also available.

Archived Workshops
  10 Tips for Growing Better Dahlias
  All About House Plants
  Be a Part of the Solution--Plant a Landscape that Makes a Difference
  Boosting the Beauty of and Propagating Houseplants
  Colorful Houseplants
  Container Gardening Throughout the Year
  Create an Oasis on Deck, Patio or Balcony, ENTER PASSWORD: kh8G+X+n
  Creating a Pollinator Paradise
  Creative Container Gardening
  Dahlias
  Fall is for Planning and Planting an Energy-Saving Landscape
  Fall Landscape and Garden Care
  Food Gardening in Containers
  Fragrant Plants Sure to Elevate Your Mood and Garden Enjoyment
  Gardening During the Summer Months 
  Gardening for Wildlife
  Gardening to Attract Birds
  Grow Beautiful Water Gardens Free of Invasive Plants
  Grow Your Own Flowers for Bouquets, Containers and Gardens
  Growing Nutritious and Flavorful Edibles Indoors
  Growing Summer Bulbs in Containers, 6:30 p.m. Free
  Helpful Ideas for New Plant Parents
   How to Plan Your Rain Garden
  How to Plant a Rain Garden
  How to Select Rain Garden Plants
  How to Start a Garden for Beginners, 6:30 p.m. Free
  Hydrangea Selection, Pruning and Care, 6:30 p.m. Free
  In a Pot You Can Grow a Lot, ENTER PASSWORD: X@wgMD09
  Indoor Container Garden Design & Display Ideas
  Jump Start Your Season and Protect Your Plants
  Learn the Basics of How & When to Prune Shrubs
  Low Maintenance Gardening for Beauty and Health Benefit
  Maintaining Your Landscape with Pollinators in Mind
  Managing Water on Your Property
  Maximize the Beauty and Enjoyment of Any Small Space, 6:30 p.m. Free
  Organic Pest Management for Vegetable and Flower Gardens
  Planning, Planting and Caring for Your Rain Garden
  Planting Your Rain Garden 
  Pollinator-Friendly Perennials for Difficult Situations
  Pruning Tips for Shrubs
  Rain Garden Maintenance
  Seven Steps to Managing Water Where it Falls in Your Yard
  Shade Gardening for Beauty and Pollinator Appeal
  Small Space Gardening
  Supporting Native Bees
  Sustainable Lawn and Landscape Care
  Taking Your Veggie Garden to the Next Level
  Tomatoes: Maximize Your Harvest & Minimize Insect & Disease Problems 
  Top Plants for Rain Gardens, Water Gardens, Shoreline Gardens & Those to Avoid
  Understanding Gardening Basics to Boost Your Garden Success, ENTER PASSWORD: 8m*nI&Z9
  Well Loved Wisconsin Garden Plants
  Year-Round Perennial Garden Maintenance



Wild Ones Fox Valley Chapter

Saturday, December 7 - Wisconsin Forests, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Calumet County Park, Hilbert WI. Tree ID and forestry concepts with presenter Frank Kirschling, DNR Forester. Cost: $60. Register here

Wisconsin Native Plant Certification Program class schedule has been set. A flyer with dates, topics, and locations is linked at the site.


Wisconsin Public Radio

WPR Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, Fridays at 11 a.m. and Saturdays at 6 a.m. on 88.1 FM or 90.3 FM
Past episodes can be heard online.


Xerces Society (all free, must register)

All Xerces Society programs are available after the original date on YouTube.

Archived Xerces Webinars:
  Bring Back the Pollinators--Priority Nesting Habitat for Bees
  Fall Gardening for Pollinators: Creating a Resilient Garden for All Seasons
  Getting to Know the "Good Bugs"- Scouting for Pollinators and Other Beneficial Insects
  Habitat for Pollinators--Success, Next Steps, Ready for Winter
  In the Life of Monarchs East of the Rockies: Biology and the Great Migration
  Supporting Biodiversity Through Pollinator Plantings and Avoiding Pesticide Exposure
  Supporting Pollinators Over Time:  How to Maintain Wildlife Diversity