Master Gardener - SEW Training

General Training gives a broad overview of horticultural crops and related topics. Sessions are held for 12 consecutive weeks at the Milwaukee County UW-Extension office January through April each year. In return, participants perform at least 24 hours of volunteer service within their first year. Registration information is located at How to Become a Master Gardener.

Summer Specialty Short Course --- Garden Flowers
Thursday Evenings from 5:30 -- 8:30
Boerner Botanical Gardens
May 28, June 25, July 30, and August 27, 2009

Specialty Training
Topics will include trees, shrubs and lawns
Wednesdays, October 28, 2009, November 4, 11, 18, 2009 -- 9:00 am
Boerner Botanical Gardens
Boerner Hall at the Education and Visitor Center
Registration brochure

Continuing Education is provided through a wide variety of programs presented by UWEX horticulturists, as well as trips, speakers, and workshops sponsored by the SouthEast Wisconsin Master Gardeners. 10 hours of continuing education and 24 hours of volunteer service are required each year to maintain Master Gardener certification.

See our Events List for more information on upcoming training sessions.