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Last Updated February 8, 2010

2010 Calendar

January ( 1 page, 138 KB)
February ( 1 page, 93KB)
March ( 1 page, 96 KB)
April ( 1 page, 92 KB)
May ( 1 page, 91 KB)
June ( 1 page, 91 KB)
July ( 1 page, 92 KB)
August ( 1 page, 93 KB)
September ( 1 page, 92 KB)
October ( 1 page, 91 KB)
November ( 1 page, 92 KB)
December ( 1 page, 91 KB)

2009 Calendar

January ( 1 page, 82 KB)
February ( 1 page, 86 KB)
March ( 1 page, 86 KB)
April ( 1 page, 85 KB)
May ( 1 page, 85 KB)
June ( 1 page, 84 KB)
July ( 1 page, 83 KB)
August ( 1 page, 85 KB)
September ( 1 page, 85 KB)
October ( 1 page, 79 KB)
November ( 1 page, 85 KB)
December ( 1 page, 84 KB)

On-Going Events

Garden Online Chat with Sharon
Monthly, First Tuesday, Noon - 1 pm
JS Online Chats

Master Gardener Volunteer Monthly Brown Bag - Teleconference
One Friday a Month, Noon - 1 pm
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
9501 W. Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226-3552
OR
Waukesha County UW-Extension
1515 W. Moreland Blvd AC G33
Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188
Call before coming

Gardening with Gus
Sharon Morrisey appears on Fox 6 morning news
Will begin again in the Spring

Garden Workdays at a Glance 2009

Courtesy Items from Related Organizations

Boerner Botanical Gardens
in Whitnall Park, Hales Corners
Hands-On Horticulture
If you like to learn by doing, the Hands-On Horticulture classes were designed for you! Learn to grow vegetables, make your home landscape more appealing and sustainable and multiply your plants by cuttings.
Offered through the UW-Extension Horticulture Education Center at Boerner Botanical Gardens on selected Tuesday afternoons. Register early. Seating is limited. Click above for brochure.

Havenwoods Winter Festival
Havenwoods State Forest
6141 North Hopkins Street, Milwaukee
February 20, 2010
Come and bring the kids, grandkids and enjoy a day out of the house. Lots of fun activities for kids of all ages. Outdoor campsite and campfire, snow shoeing, horse drawn sled rides and more.

Rotary Gardens 7th Annual Garden Symposium
March 27, 2010
Registration Brochure

GARDEN AND “ECO” EVENTS CALENDAR OF SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN
Gardening, horticultural and environmental events to explore around
SouthEast Wisconsin
Compiled and maintained by MGV Darlene Lochbihler

SEWMGV Upcoming Events

February 2010

Newsletter Articles Due
February 1, 2010
Submit to: sandy@the-mannings.org

SEWMGV General Training Continues
Beginning January 11, 2010 Ending April 8, 2010
Boerner Botanical Gardens on Monday Evenings --- 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Waukesha County Government Center on Thursday Mornings 9:30am to 12:30pm
General Training Registration Brochure
Scholarships are available for this class. Informational Flier and Application

SEWMGV Garden Support Committee Meeting
Cancelled due to predicted snowstorm - will be rescheduled
Tuesday February 9, 2010 - 9:30 am
Anyone interested in our Garden Support Committee is encouraged to attend.
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
9501 W. Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226-3552

SEWMGV Monthly Committee & Business Meeting
Wednesday February 10, 2010 - 9:30 am
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
9501 W. Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226-3552

SEWMGV Monthly Program
Wednesday February 17, 2010 - 9:00 am
Mike Maddox, Rock County Horticulture Educator at Rotary Gardens.
Mike will have an open forum "Questions & Answers from a Guy's Point of View". This is your opportunity to get answers to all your garden and landscape etc. etc. etc. related questions to get you ready for spring and the gardening season. We have never had a program like this so don't miss it. Mike always has fun and interesting things up his sleeve.
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
9501 W. Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226-3552

MGV Volunteer Celebration and Graduation
All MGV's and guests are invited and wecome
Wednesday February 24, 2010
6:00pm - 6:30pm -- Light Refreshments
6:30pm - 8:00pm - Program
RSVP to Ellen 414-256-4661 or email
Location:
Steinhafels Funiture Superstore
W23 N1013 County F
Waukesha, Wisconsin
I94 --- Exit County F -- Exit #295

MGV Monthly Brown Bag - Teleconference
Please Call To Reserve Before Coming
Friday February 26, 2010 - 12:00 Noon - 1 pm
"Emerald Ash Borer"
Emerald Ash Borer was discovered in Michigan in June 2002, Wisconsin in 2008 and Minnesota in 2009. It is a species of metallic wood boring beetle (Buprestidae) that attacks ash (Fraxinus), usually killing trees in one-three years. Since the find in Wisconsin, many printed educational resources and web sites have been developed. Join Dr. Robert Tomesh and others in a discussion about the pest problem, where information can be found, sources of educational materials and what you can do to assist your community.
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
9501 W. Watertown Plank Road, -Milwaukee
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Waukesha County UW-Extension
1515 W. Moreland Blvd AC G33, -Waukesha

Speakers Workshop
Saturday February 27, 2010
Mark Your Calendars ------ Details to follow

March 2010

SEWMGV Monthly Committee & Business Meeting
Wednesday March 10, 2010 - 9:30 am
Please note - - - Waukesha location
Waukesha County UW-Extension
1515 W. Moreland Blvd AC 255-59 (second floor)
Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188

SEWMGV -- Chicago Flower Show
Friday March 12, 2010
Signup will begin last part of January so watch for e-mails to register.
This will definitely get you ready for spring!

Home and Garden Show
March 19-28, 2010 ---(closed March 22-23)
Two or three shifts available each day.
To Volunteer or with questions - call Faouzi Kablaoui -- email -- 414-352-6557

SEWMGV Garden Support Committee Spring Forum
Tentatively Date:
Tuesday March 23, 2010
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
9501 W. Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226-3552

MGV Monthly Brown Bag - Teleconference
Please Call To Reserve Before Coming
Friday March 26, 2010 - 12:00 Noon - 1 pm
" Understanding and Managing Late Blight of Tomato and Potato "
The program will offer insight into the 2009 late blight epidemic in the United States and Wisconsin. Attention will be given to the following topics: how did late blight get here?, biology of the late blight pathogen, what do we know about late blight from 2009?, managing late blight at the end of the season and the beginning of next, and the risk of late blight in 2010. Join Dr. Amanda Gevens Extension Plant Pathologist in Potato and Vegetable Crops, UW-Madison
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
9501 W. Watertown Plank Road, -Milwaukee
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Waukesha County UW-Extension
1515 W. Moreland Blvd AC G33, -Waukesha

SEWMGV Mixer
Wednesday March 31, 2010 - 6:30 pm
Mixer to welcome the participants from the General Training classes. Our program will feature Sue Austin on Gardening with Arthritis and other Challenges.
There will be a great display of helpful tools to make gardening easier for all of us.
Learn the ways and means to make your gardeining life easier and more satisfying.
Reminder: You are welcome to bring treats to programs and meetings.
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
9501 W. Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226-3552

April 2010

Newsletter Articles Due
April 1, 2010
Submit to: sandy@the-mannings.org

SEWMGV Garden Support Committee Open House
Tentatively Date:
Thursday April 8, 2010
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
9501 W. Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226-3552

SEWMGV Monthly Committee & Business Meeting
Wednesday April 14, 2010 - 9:30 am
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
9501 W. Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226-3552

SEWMGV Monthly Program
Wednesday April 21, 2010 - 9:00 am
Anne Wegner-Lefort will present "Planning to Preserve - The Basics of Local Food Preservation". This will help you make decisions on whata to plant so you can enjoy your bounty through the winter.
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
9501 W. Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226-3552

MGV Monthly Brown Bag - Teleconference
Please Call To Reserve Before Coming
Friday April 23, 2010 - 12:00 Noon - 1 pm
" Bagging Apples and Pest Management in the Fruit Orchard "
There are many types of insects and diseases that reduce the quality of the fruit that is produced in the home orchard. Bagging apples, pears and large plums serve as an organic means to protect fruit from pests. Join Bob Tomesh in a discussion for the annual planning and implementation of pest management using a combination of organic and chemical approaches.
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
9501 W. Watertown Plank Road, -Milwaukee
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Waukesha County UW-Extension
1515 W. Moreland Blvd AC G33, -Waukesha

May 2010

SEWMGV Monthly Committee & Business Meeting
Wednesday May 12, 2010 - 9:30 am
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
9501 W. Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226-3552

MGV Monthly Brown Bag - Teleconference
Please Call To Reserve Before Coming
Friday May 21, 2010 - 12:00 Noon - 1 pm
" Invasive Species"
There are many non-native, invasive pests that threaten Wisconsin’s environment. Prevention, early detection, control or eradication of these pests is key to preventing their establishment Commercial producers and home gardeners alike should be vigilant to help keep our environment free of these potentially damaging pests. To help in this effort, join Kelly Kearns from the Wisconsin DNR to review the efforts and educational materials available.
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
9501 W. Watertown Plank Road, -Milwaukee
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Waukesha County UW-Extension
1515 W. Moreland Blvd AC G33, -Waukesha

MGV Annual Plant Sale
Saturday May 22, 2010
Plant Sale Flyer

SEWMGV Monthly Program
Wednesday May 26, 2010 - 9:00 am
Outing to Jerry Nelson's house. This will require registration and an e-mail will be sent with details to register. The program will focus on Jerry's extensive vegetable garden and, of course, a tour of all that is new and wonderful in his yard along with all the other good things we learn from him.

June 2010

Newsletter Articles Due
June 1, 2010
Submit to: sandy@the-mannings.org

SEWMGV Monthly Committee & Business Meeting
Wednesday June 9, 2010 - 9:30 am
Please note - - - Waukesha location
Waukesha County UW-Extension
1515 W. Moreland Blvd AC 255-59 (second floor)
Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188

SEWMGV Monthly Program
Wednesday June 16, 2010 - 6:30pm (tentative date)
SEWMG will sponsor three Garden Walks at Boerner
Botanical Gardens again this season as part of the
educational programs.
Sponsored (which means SEWMG will cover your fee
that evening). To register, meet at 6 pm in the Education & Visitor Center Atrium. The walks begin at 6:30 pm. Please be on time.

MGV Monthly Brown Bag - Teleconference
Please Call To Reserve Before Coming
Friday June 25, 2010 - 12:00 Noon - 1 pm
" Container Vegetable Gardening "
Container gardening has many advantages for a show of color and texture around the outdoor living space of a home, allow apartment dwellers a chance to garden, and can be included on the deck or patio. Containers can also be used to extend the growing season. Join us in a discussion on the care and cultural management of container vegetable gardening.
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
9501 W. Watertown Plank Road, -Milwaukee
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Waukesha County UW-Extension
1515 W. Moreland Blvd AC G33, -Waukesha

July 2010

SEWMGV Monthly Committee & Business Meeting
Wednesday July 14, 2010 - 9:30 am
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
9501 W. Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226-3552

SEWMGV Monthly Program
Wednesday July 21, 2010 - or July 28, 2019 at 6:30pm (tentative dates)
SEWMG will sponsor three Garden Walks at Boerner
Botanical Gardens again this season as part of the
educational programs.
Sponsored (which means SEWMG will cover your fee
that evening). To register, meet at 6 pm in the Education & Visitor Center Atrium. The walks begin at 6:30 pm. Please be on time.

WI Annual MG Conference
Sheboygan, WI
July 23-24, 2010
Hosted by the Sheboygan Co. Master Gardener Association at the UW-Sheboygan campus. For more information see the 2010 conference website.

MGV Monthly Brown Bag - Teleconference
Please Call To Reserve Before Coming
Friday July 30, 2010 - 12:00 Noon - 1 pm
" Using the Vegetables Grown in Your Garden or Purchased at the Farmers’ Market "
We often have grown both the usual and some less common vegetable types in our gardens and also have a chance to purchase many different types at the Farmers, Market. To help with nutritious and healthy preparation suggestions for both common and less common vegetables, join Sherry Tanumihardjo, UW Extension Nutrition Specialist for a review of preparation suggestions and sources of food recipes.
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
9501 W. Watertown Plank Road, -Milwaukee
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Waukesha County UW-Extension
1515 W. Moreland Blvd AC G33, -Waukesha

August 2010

SEWMGV Monthly Committee & Business Meeting
Wednesday August 11, 2010 - 9:30 am
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
9501 W. Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226-3552

SEWMGV Monthly Program
Wednesday August 18, 2010 - 6:30pm (tentative date)
SEWMG will sponsor three Garden Walks at Boerner
Botanical Gardens again this season as part of the
educational programs.
Sponsored (which means SEWMG will cover your fee
that evening). To register, meet at 6 pm in the Education & Visitor Center Atrium. The walks begin at 6:30 pm. Please be on time.

MGV Monthly Brown Bag - Teleconference
Please Call To Reserve Before Coming
Friday August 27, 2010 - 12:00 Noon - 1 pm
" Curing and Storage of Vegetables"
Many home-grown vegetables lend themselves to storage. Storing vegetables can be quicker, easier and more economical than fermenting, canning, freezing or dehydrating. Storage facilities can be constructed at little or no cost. Stored vegetables can represent considerable savings in food dollars.
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
9501 W. Watertown Plank Road, -Milwaukee
-----OR-------
Waukesha County UW-Extension
1515 W. Moreland Blvd AC G33, -Waukesha

September 2010

SEWMGV Monthly Committee & Business Meeting
Wednesday September 8, 2010 - 9:30 am
Please note - - - Waukesha location
Waukesha County UW-Extension
1515 W. Moreland Blvd AC 255-59 (second floor)
Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188

Upper Midwest MG Conference ----- Rockford, IL
Sept 16-18, 2010
Hosted by the Illinois Master Gardener Program. At the Clock Tower Resort, Rockford. More details will be available in late 2009 or early 2010. For more information contact Monica David, Illinois MG Coordinator, 1007 Plant Sciences Lab, 1201 Dorner Drive, Urbana, IL 61801 at (217) 265-5256 or visit the Illinois MG Program website.

MGV Monthly Brown Bag - Teleconference
Please Call To Reserve Before Coming
Friday September 24, 2010 - 12:00 Noon - 1 pm
" Winterizing the Yard and Garden"
With the arrival of autumn colors comes the time to schedule and complete the outside garden and landscape chores. To avoid getting caught unprepared, plan tasks just ahead of nature's time-table and feel satisfied that you put your garden to bed for the winter. Join Bob Tomesh to review the yard and garden winterizing issues.
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
9501 W. Watertown Plank Road, -Milwaukee
-----OR-------
Waukesha County UW-Extension
1515 W. Moreland Blvd AC G33, -Waukesha

October 2010

SEWMGV Monthly Committee & Business Meeting
Wednesday October 13, 2010 - 9:30 am
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
9501 W. Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226-3552

MGV Monthly Brown Bag - Teleconference
Please Call To Reserve Before Coming
Friday October 22, 2010 - 12:00 Noon - 1 pm
" Beneficial Insects"
There are lots of “good” bugs just waiting to help us with pest control. Learn about predators and parasitoids, and some of the major groups of beneficial insects. We’ll discuss ways to encourage these natural enemies in your yard and some of the best options for biological control in the backyard. Join Dr. Susan Mahr to review the issues which can lead to assisting beneficial insects in your garden.
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
9501 W. Watertown Plank Road, -Milwaukee
-----OR-------
Waukesha County UW-Extension
1515 W. Moreland Blvd AC G33, -Waukesha

November 2010

MGV Monthly Brown Bag - Teleconference
Please Call To Reserve Before Coming
Friday November 12, 2010 - 12:00 Noon - 1 pm
" Growing Currants and Gooseberries"
The harsh climate of the northern Great Lakes has made successful berry production a challenge. But to meet this challenge, new cultivars with better hardiness have been developed. This, with proper site selection and cultural management opens the potential for fruit production. Currants and gooseberries are often overlooked and home berry crop. Join us to review the issues which can lead to adding another fruit crop to your garden.
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
9501 W. Watertown Plank Road, -Milwaukee
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Waukesha County UW-Extension
1515 W. Moreland Blvd AC G33, -Waukesha

December 2010

MGV Monthly Brown Bag - Teleconference
Please Call To Reserve Before Coming
Friday December 17, 2010 - 12:00 Noon - 1 pm
"Growing Alliums"
Most of us are familiar with the edible varieties belonging to the onion or allium family, which include garlic, chives, leeks, onions and shallots. The bulbous onion and its numerous relatives belong to the Lily family. Some of these alliums are distinctly ornamental; a few others, notably garlic, leek, Welsh onion, and chive, are common vegetables. All of the edible forms have related flavors and odors that are due principally to a volatile, irritating substance. Fortunately, the different alliums are relatively easy to grow in the home garden. The most difficult decision may be deciding what kind of allium to plant since there are plenty of varieties from which to choose. Join Bob Tomesh in a discussion on growing alliums.
Milwaukee County UW-Extension
9501 W. Watertown Plank Road, -Milwaukee
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Waukesha County UW-Extension
1515 W. Moreland Blvd AC G33, -Waukesha

Last Updated February 8, 2010

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