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Wood County MasterGardener Volunteers

Wood County UW Extension Volume 20, Issue 2

March2016

University of Wisconsin-Extensionprovides equal opportunities in employ-ment and programming, including TitleIX and ADA. Please make requests forreasonable accommodations to ensureequal access to educational programstwo weeks prior to the scheduled pro-gram, service, or activity by callingWood County UW-Extension at 715-421-8440.

The Wood County Master GardenerVolunteer newsletter is designed to in-form you about the Master Gardenerand University Extension activities aswell as educational articles. Please letus know if there are any subjects youwould like covered in future newslet-ters.

Teri Lessig Matt Lippert

UW Extension

President’sMessage

2

News From Teri 3

Cookbook Update 3

November Minutes 4

Getting Organized 5

Project Hints 7

April GardenGuide

7

Inside this issue:

Wood County Events

Special Points ofInterest:

Meeting Topics andProgram Schedule

Page 6

March 227:00 PMWood Co. Court HouseBusiness MeetingEducational SignageWIMGA GrantProject Information BoxesCommunity Edu. TeamWCMGV Award Presenta-tions

We will start the eveningwith our business meetingfollowed by a presentationfrom Karleen Remingtonwho will discuss the WIMGAgrant that she and the Com-munity Education Teamreceived to purchase protec-tive boxes for educationalmaterials at project sites.Ruth Cline will demonstratethe boxes usage.

Teri Lessig, our Horticul-ture Advisor, will have ex-amples of educational sign-age for some projects readyto pick up that night also.Awards presentation andrefreshments/social timewill cap off the evening.

April 266:30 PMWildwood ZooMarshfieldNOTE EARLY START TIMEPruning DemonstrationBusiness Meeting

Arborist Mark Pinkalla,of First Choice Tree Care, inStevens Point returns toWCMGs to present a prun-ing demonstration at theWildwood Zoo, 608 W. 17thSt. in Marshfield. Mark hasa degree in Urban Forestryfrom the University of Wis-consin Stevens Point. He isa certified arborist and hasbeen with First Choice formany years.

The zoo will be closed bythe end of our meeting sonote the early start time.Arrive earlier than meetingtime if you are interested intouring the zoo and ourWCMGV gardening project.

An exciting recent addi-tion to the zoo is a pair ofKodiak bear cub siblings.

Driving Directions to Zoo.Enter Marshfield on Hwy 80or Hwy 10 and take Co. HwyBB West exit at the trafficcircle. Drive one mile andturn right on Lincoln Ave.Drive 1.7 miles and turnright on West 17th St. Go1/2 mile to the parking loton the right.

The parking lot to use forour meeting is off West 17thSt. It is the closest one tothe open-sided shelter (seebelow) where we will holdour business meeting. Park

in that lot and walk into thezoo. Meet by the front of theKodiak Bear pen for thepruning demonstration.

From the President’s Notebook…

March — a month of changes, daylight savings time,spring plants awakening, pushing upwards to a warm sun-ny view, birds arriving after their long winter vacation, thesmell of rain as it cleans up winter’s leftovers, plant andseed catalogs; enough to fill a recycling container, and forWCMGVs planning for the new garden season. Our blue-birds arrived a week ago to check out the housing situa-tion. Canadian geese have claimed the pond as their nest-ing site. A hungry robin gleaned breakfast from a few crabapples missed by the pileated woodpecker who wintered atour yard. A walk around the farm produced a bouquet ofpussy willows to bring spring inside. Daffodils plantedthroughout our property will bloom soon; low-maintenancewith bright, uplifting, long-lasting blooms both in fieldsand woodlands, plus as a cut flower.

March 22 is our first membership meeting of the year.This is a very special evening as we recognize memberswho have accumulated enough volunteer hours to meetaward milestones. Our hospitality committee will serve aspecial awards cake to help us celebrate this annual event.This year we have a very long list of volunteers who willreceive awards. We invite all WCMGVs to attend this veryspecial meeting as we say thanks to members receivingrecognition. There are many events planned for 2016. Thenewsletter is just one way of communication. Please readthe WCMGV newsletter as soon as you receive it! Checkout our WCMGV website, and Facebook, too. Most im-portant, get involved with at least one committee, project,team, or event. Teri has arranged numerous volunteer op-portunities/meetings for several subjects and invited MGVswith interest in a particular subject to attend. Teams arenow being formed. If you didn’t make it to any of thescheduled meetings but now would like to check out one ofthe teams, you’re welcome to attend any meeting. A list ofteams and contacts will be available in the near future!

Check out the contents of this newsletter for the up-coming April seminar, Wisconsin Rapids Plant Sale in May,Garden Walk in July and the super monthly membershipprogram topics. How many MGV groups have bears at theirmeetings? Check out the April program for more details.Yes, the site is a zoo!

The 20th Anniversary of WCMGV is 2017. One team —the cookbook committee, has already worked over a yearto produce an anniversary cookbook. This is just the be-ginning of our yearlong celebration for 2017 as the cook-book has arrived! Now it is time for all WCMGVs to put ontheir creative thinking garden hat! The 2017 WCMGV 20th

Anniversary is your celebration. We are starting now assome ideas may take time to organize and plan. To give youall a jumpstart, a group of WCMGVs got together, brain-stormed and provided ideas for you to think about! To findout more, check out the 2017 WCMGV 20th Anniversaryarticle on page 3.

As I mentioned before, March is a month of change. Forthe most part, I love changes, new ideas, Wisconsin fourseasons, new food offerings, new ways to garden, science ofplants and nature and experimenting. One change that willhappen at the end of March is our Horticulture Advisor,Teri Lessig is leaving UW Extension. This change is a sadone! Teri has served WCMGV for over ten years and provid-ed an amazing amount of support to the WCMGVs duringher tenure.

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Director - Jan [email protected] - Karen [email protected] Rep. - Chris [email protected] No. - Roxanne [email protected] So.- Michaeleen [email protected] Past President andWIMGA Rep. Barb [email protected]

President - Ruth [email protected] President - Julie [email protected] - Sue [email protected] - Barb [email protected] - Karleen [email protected] - Mary [email protected]

Newsletter & Graphic Arts Chair.Chris [email protected] Ten Mile Ave.Nekoosa, WI 54457715-886-1978Please send items for newsletter inclusionby the 10th of the month for publication.

Public Relations Chair.Karen [email protected] 73rd Street So.WI Rapids, WI 54494715-697-3911Lead time for television and newspapernotices is four weeks. Call Karen for clarifi-cation of dates and deadlines.

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Wood County Extension Websitehttp://wood.uwex.edu

WCMGV WEBSITE NEWSOur new website is up and running. Check it out:

www.wood-county-master-gardeners.orgWe have three people along with Teri able to addContent and keep things updated. Chris Grimes,

Peg Klinkhammer, and Karen Tlachac

From the President’s Notebook

Volume 20, Issue 2

The 20th Anniversary Cookbook is a tribute to all mem-bers! Another thank you to those who contributed recipes,moral support for the committee, and of course, to Teri Lessigfor the Monthly Garden Tips addition to the book.

Note, the cookbook is dedicated to Joy Close and Teri Les-sig and it’s certainly a keepsake for all gardeners. The cost is$18.00 per book and you can purchase your copy/ies fromthe UW Extension office or at any of the following events:

WCMGV Spring SeminarPlant Sale in Wisc. RapidsLocal Farmers Markets (pending participation from members)WCMGV Garden WalkWisconsin Farm Technology DaysConference in Wisconsin DellsFall Plant Sale in MarshfieldLocal Libraries (we will notify members of specifics soon)Chamber of CommerceCommunity Events (if possible)

As you can see, we will need volunteers at each of theevents to "man" a sales table. If you didn’t volunteer at theMarch meeting; please call Joanne (608-333-1504) if you canhelp and we'll work around your schedule!

Again, this project would not have come to fruition withoutyour help! Please accept oursincere thanks.

Sue Wilford,Chris Landowski,Joanne Wilkinson;

“the Cookbook Committee”

the president’s notebook continued from page 2

She has worked to educate us to become certified MGVs.Teri provided guidance for us to continue our horticultureeducation in the area. Her energy has boosted our group tobe successful in all that we do! She has supported WCMGVsin so many areas; as an informed speaker, with garden ideasand horticulture science. She is responsible and she’s gonethe extra mile to leave us in a remarkable position. Teri ismore than our Horticulture Advisor, she is our friend. Shebrought not only education but fun to our group. We wishher a very successful career as she grows her interest in Hor-ticulture in a new atmosphere. Have fun on the trails and inthe woods! Thanks so much for all that you have done forWCMGVs. It is not ‘good bye’, but ‘see you in the garden oron the trail’!

Ruth

20th Anniversary Celebration - 2017

Members, your help is needed to think of ways to cele-brate our 20th Anniversary. This is your celebration. We needall of you to put on your creative garden thinking hats andbring forward ideas to celebrate our 20 years!

One team, the cookbook committee, has produced a cook-book specifically for the event. It contains your recipes, plusgarden tips and more. The cookbook is printed, and will beavailable to members and the public sooner than we original-ly anticipated!

It’s now your turn to come up with ideas of celebration.The ideas are meant to inspire you with ideas for yourself,your garden project or a group of MGVs to organize. Be crea-tive! Information will be shared in future monthly meetings.Got questions?? Contact Ruth Cline.Suggestions:

Display at Marshfield Fair, float in Cranberry Blossomfest/other parades, displays in Libraries, Coffee with WCMGVs,Calendar using MGV Project Photos, Christmas Tree at SouthWood County Historical Museum event, T-Shirts, 20th Anniver-sary pencils, history brochure, visits to project gardens, Gar-den Tea, mini-workshops/garden walk at MGV project sites,newspaper articles, radio talks, Dairy Fest Marshfield.

News from TeriGreetings and happy wonderful warm days in March!

Some of you have probably heard already, but I have offi-cially announced my resignation as Horticulture Educator forUWEX. In a way, this was a very difficult decision for me tomake and in another way it was the easiest decision I couldhave been faced with. I really enjoyed working for Extension,answering the variety of questions that came into the office,giving presentations; both locally and in surrounding coun-ties, radio appearances, writing articles, and most of all, asadviser to the Wood County Master Gardeners. March 1stmarked my 10-year anniversary with extension. Hard to be-lieve it has been that long. I feel that I have gotten to knoweach Master Gardener Volunteer, whether they were alreadypart of this organization, or came in during my tenure. Icount many of you as a good friend. These are the reasons itwas difficult to make the ultimate decision to leave at the endof March.

The easy part was that my family needs me. When mymother tells me she cannot work as much and needs me atthe farm more, I simply say ok. I cannot and will not say noto my mother.

In that respect, my decision was a no-brainer. I cannotthank all of you enough. Thank you for your encouragementand support. You have inspired me with your dedication andpassion. Wood County is very lucky to have this great groupof volunteers in each community, beautifying and educating.

As far as the future, Wood County has dedicated to re-hiring my position. This is excellent news even in the face ofUWEX reformation. And I will certainly still be around. Youcan always find me at my parent's farm in Plainfield, e-mailme at [email protected], or give me a call at 715.572.0593. Iam also on Facebook and have a blog detailing my adven-tures. I am willing to answer horticulture questions, or anyquestions for that matter.

With that, I will say thank you once again, from the bot-tom of my heart. And on to a new chapter!!

Teri

WCMGV Cookbook Update

Pictured left: JoAnne Wilkinsonand Betty Havlik selling cookbooks

at the Nekoosa Quilt Show

General Membership Meeting MinutesWood County Master Gardener VolunteersMARS, Marshfield, WI Nov. 17, 2015

One hour Cont. Ed.

Meeting was called to order at 8 p.m. after an hour presentation on care and cleaning tools by Craig Saxe, AgricultureAgent for Juneau County.Minutes were presented: Peg Harvey moved to accept the minutes as written, seconded by Bob Cline; motion carried.Financial report: Presented by Barb Herreid, motion made to accept as presented by Carol Tomke; seconded by AudreyBrundidge; motion carried.Old Business:

Annual Dues form and checks were due at the time of the meeting. If forgotten, please send by November 19th.December 1st is the last day to submit receipts for reimbursement for projects.

WCMGV required hours are due by November 19th. Ruth stressed that even if members are not qualifying this year,to please turn your hours in anyway so that they can be counted, as this is important data forwarded to the WIMGA!

Question was raised about whether anyone was having trouble printing the State newsletter. It was decided for anyindividuals to reply to the email the newsletter came in and see if there was anything on the sender’s end to helpwith that situation. No other old business.

New Business:

Extension Update: Teri had copies of the 2016 timesheets printed for anyone to pick up. The timesheet is also onthe state website and will soon be updated on our website for those who keep track of their hours on a computer orwould like to print it out themselves. All is quiet in the extension office. A question was raised about whether anymore MGV pencils would be ordered as they are gone after four years. It was decided to contact Chris Landowski asit was remembered that she was the last one to order them. Another question was asked about having soil samplekits for the children’s festival available. Teri said they were in the office or at the soil lab at MARS.

WIMGA grant: Ruth thanked Karleen Remington for taking the time to submit for a grant application which wasawarded and will be used for all the projects. The community education team will meet and review plans and detailsto use this grant.

Nominees to the 2016 Board of Directors were announced. There were no other candidates since those nominatedlast month. A motion to close the nomination for North Wood County Board Member was made by Bob Cline, se-conded by Barb Herreid; motion carried. Vote taken orally. Karleen Remington is the new board member for NorthWood County. Nominations for secretary was put forth. Sue Wilford and Mike Datka were the nominees. A motionto close nominations for Secretary was made by Barb Moes-Kleifgen, seconded by Mary Czaja; motion carried. Votewas taken by secret ballot. Majority vote went to Sue Wilford. Thank you gifts were presented to outgoing boardmembers Famia Marx and Lynn Bushmaker. They both were thanked for their support to the WCMGV organiza-tion .

Marshfield Children’s Festival chair Karleen Remington is looking for a committee and waiting for the renewalform with names so she can get a committee formed.

Christmas Event/South Wood County Micky Erickson has everything organized. The various organizations spon-soring the event have enough help and all is in order. Scheduled for December 5th and 6th between 1:00 PM and 5:00PMat the South Wood County Historical Museum.

Chris Landowski asked that more people submit to the newsletter. Items such as meetings, work dates, news thatmay be of interest to the membership would be helpful.

Announcements: Bob Cline thanked everyone for the letters received about his honor flight as well as the concernsfor his health when he was in the hospital.

There was no other new business.

Motion to adjourn at 8:30 PM made by Lynn Bushmaker, seconded by Bob Cline. Motion carried. The next meeting willbe announced the January/February newsletter.Members enjoyed a fun gift exchange, holiday treats and warm/friendly garden talk during the social that followed meet-ing!

Respectfully submitted,Famia Marx, Outgoing secretary WCMGV

Members Attending: Nancy Lee Alger, Shirley Anderson, Annette Bowden, Debby Brown, Audrey Brundidge, Lynn Bush-maker, Julie Carlsen, Bob Cline, Ruth Cline, Mary Czaja, Mike Datka, Liz Erdmann, Michaeleen Erickson, Joyce Fischer,Fern Fregien, Chris Grimes, Peg Harvey, Barb Herreid, Paula Klevene, Mary Jane Lipinski, Famia Marx, Barb Moes-Kleifgen, Tammera Neumann, Kay O’Shasky, Jeanne Osgood, Patricia Paulus, Kathryn Poehnelt, Karleen Remington, JeanRockwood, Gail Snortheim, Judy Sternitzky, Roberta Stolt, Donna Streiff, Carol Tomke, Margaret Weister, Sue Wilford, PennWilkes and Teri Lessig. Guests were Joy Mareder and Anne Ambroziak.


Volume 20, Issue 2

Educational Programs at the Vesper LibraryNote these Dates: All sessions will require registration. Li-brary and WCMGV Garden Team members will have moreinformation.

Building a Butterfly Garden

Monday, April 25th 6-8:00 PM BUILDING A BUTTERFLYGARDEN. Step-by-step introduction to building a butterflygarden beginning with soil testing and soil amendment/preparation.Monday, May 16th 6-8:00 PM Session will be working out-side in the garden doing clean up and performing soil col-lection for a soil test analysis. Wear work clothes and bringgloves.Monday, June 6th 6-8:00 PM – Analyze soil test resultsand discuss plants that are native and not native for nectarsources, zone appropriate. By end of session a plan for thegarden will be developed.Next Session: Date/time to be determined by group –

we will travel to a local nursery to learn how to select plantsand purchase some for the library garden.Monday, June 13th 6-8:00 PM – This last session will fin-ish soil preparation, apply amendments and plant pur-chased flowers from the nursery.

Creative Garden Art ProgramsJuly 12, 2016 – 6 to 8:00 PM – Creating Stepping StonesJuly 13, 2016 – 6 to 8:00 PM – Creating Garden Art(repeated from last year by popular demand)July 14, 2016 – 6 to 8:00 PM – Creating Cement GardenStructures using Rhubarb/Hosta Leaves

Upcoming Events

Wisconsin Farm Technology DaysJuly 19-21, 2016Walworth Co., Wisconsin

This premier exposition (previously called Farm Pro-gress Days) – the largest agricultural show in Wisconsin –is also one of the largest in the nation. The three-day out-door event showcases the latest improvements in produc-tion agriculture, including many practical applications ofrecent research findings and technological developments.For more information see the WI Farm Technology Dayswebsite

Dates You Need To RememberSpring Continuing Education Seminar: April 9th

MSTC — Wisconsin Rapids

Marshfield Children’s Festival: is April 16th at theHigh School Field House. Time is 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Newthis year the WCMGVs are going to participate in this eventand plan to have a booth and provide children’s garden-related activities, plus have WCMGV informational materi-als available for adults.

Wisconsin Rapids Children’s Festival: April 23rdLincoln High School Gymnasium 10:00 AM — 3:00

Wis. Rapids Plant Sale: May 14 – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMDeb DeByl and Joanne Holden Co-Chairpersons

Garden Walk Meetings: March 21 and April 9th

Marshfield Plant Sale: Sept.17th & 18th.

Spring EducationalSeminar Scheduled

April 9th

at MSTC

Wisconsin Rapids

Seed Lending Library Information

The Lester Public Libraries of Vesper and Arpin are theheadquarters for Year Two of the Seed Lending Libraryprograms.

Sessions start the first week of April. Preregistrationis required. See the brochure on pages eight and nine fordescription of the program, meeting dates, and contactinformation for each library. Feel free to share this bro-chure with non MGV friends.

A Major MG Conference in Our Own Backyard

Sept. 14-17, 2016Midwest Regional MG ConferenceWisconsin Dells, WI

Helping Nature Thrive: Gardeners at the Dells.

Join the Wisconsin Master Gardener Association at theChula Vista Resort in scenic Wisconsin Dells for education-al sessions, area garden tours, expert speakers, and more.All details and registration information are on the officialMidwest MG Conference website.

Let’s Go To A Movie!!

The Master Gardener Volunteers ofAdams County have access to an old filmof the Rothschild Gardens of England thatwill be shown for FREE at the theater inAdams on Saturday, April 30, at 2:30p.m. It’s about an hour long. Anyone in-terested is invited to attend.

Programs and 2016 Meeting Schedule

Volume 20, Issue 2

April 26

NOTE: Early Start Time6:30 PM

Wildwood Zoo ParkMarshfield

“Hands On” PruningDemonstration

Mark Pinkalla, ArboristFirst Choice Tree Care

May 24 Micky & Gary Erickson’sRudolph Garden

Tour of Erickson’s Gardenand

Annual Plant Exchange

Gary and Micky Erickson

June 28 Sue Haydock’sWisconsin Rapids Garden

Tour of Sue’s Raised BedGardens on Gravel Base

Sue Haydock

July 26

NOTE: Early Start Time6:00PM — 9:00PM

Mead Wildlife CenterMilladore

Nature CenterTour of Prairies & NaturalWildflower Areas

Pam Resech, DNREducator

March 22 Wood County Courthouse Member AwardsInfo Box, Signs DistributionReview of WMGA Grant

Karleen RemingtonRuth ClineTeri Lessig

July 9

October 25 MARS Garlic: History of Garlic,How-to-Grow; How-to-UseAnnual Seed Exchange

Juneau County MasterGardener Volunteer,Brigige Varga

September 27 Wood County Courthouse Dehydrating & DryingHerbs and Fruits

Sarah Siegal, UWEX FamilyLiving Agent

August 23NOTE Early Start Time5:00

Vesper Recreational Park Annual WCMGV Pot LuckTomato Tasting ProgramPark Project Garden Tour

Tour of Vesper Park Pro-ject Gardens VesperWCMGV Team Members

November 15NOTE EARLY MEETINGDATE

MARS Everglades Tour Program(re-scheduled from 2015)Gift ExchangeHoliday Treats

Jan Sabin, WCMGV

Date Location Program Topic Presenter

2016 Wood County Master Gardener’s Garden Walk

Portage County Master Gardener Volunteers Garden Guide Link:


April Garden Guide

Start tomato seeds indoors. Research shows seven-week old transplants produce earliest fruit and best overall results.

Cut back over-wintered geraniums to six to eight inches.

Start fast-growing annual flowers indoors.

Start seedlings of eggplant, okra, peppers and broccoli.

Set out lily of the valley clumps with pips just even with the ground.

When annual beds can be worked, turn over green manure crop such as annual rye in beds for annuals andvegetables. If none was planted, top-dress with compost or well-rotted manure.

Remove mulch from spring flowering bulb beds.

Container grown or balled and burlapped trees and shrubs can be planted at any time during the growing season.

Divide perennials and pot for the WCMGV plant sale by the end of the month. This will provide roots time to get estab-lished.

Prune and fertilize all bush fruits and grapes. Fertilize fruit trees as soon as possible after ground thaws but beforeblossoming.

Plant rhubarb and asparagus as soon as ground can be worked.

Remove rose cones when soil thaws. Gradually remove soil mound from around rose plants.

Reminder of MG Volunteer Project EtiquetteEvery fall, WCMGV members are asked to choose projects or committees they wish to volunteer their time and energy sup-

porting for the next gardening season. During the winter months when we don’t meet, those sign-up sheets are compiled intoproject lists and published in an early spring newsletter. When the weather begins to warm and the robins return, project chairsget the lists out and begin to plan tasks according to the number of volunteers, work to be done and spring temperatures.

Year after year, committee and project chairpersons work hard planning meetings and work-day activities to make the mostof our time and resources. One of the most time consuming parts of being a project chairman is calling and e-mailing volunteersfrom the project list and gathering enough hands to be productive.

Wouldn’t it be great if it always worked out to everyone’s convenience, the weather cooperated and all the work got done? (OhHeaven!!) But because it isn’t that easy, try to make it less frustrating for all of us. First of all - - - - - - - Common courtesy is apersonal and MG requirement.Members: If you signed up to work on a project remember – a committee is counting on you! If you changed your mind over thewinter, it’s your responsibility to notify the chairperson in a timely manner. And please, don’t be embarrassed to make that callor send that e-mail.

If you have been contacted via e-mail or phone message and can’t work on a specific planned date – please have the courtesyto inform the chairperson you aren’t available for that time.

If you can work at a different time and the chair agrees – ask for a specific task and commit to having it done within a fewdays of the original work date.

Project Chairpersons: Be organized! Remember – your committee deserves reasonable notice of a project workday. And if youdon’t give reasonable notice, don’t complain if the volunteers don’t show.

A project is like a holiday party; invite, reply, attend and enjoy, all in good time. – So much more enjoyable for everyone.

Good Two-Way Communication is a major key to project success!

Spring Gardening SeminarSaturday, April 9, 2016

8:30 am — 12:00 pm

8:00 am registration

8:30 am Dr. David Stoiber, D.C., and P.D.C.(Permaculture Design Certified )

presents:

Introduction to Permaculture — Beyond Organic, Beyond Sustainable

10:30 am Jeff Epping, Olbrich Gardens of MadisonDirector of Horticulture

presents:

Sustainable Gardens: Creating and Maintaining Gravel Gardens

Mid-State Technical College Auditorium500 32nd St N. Wisconsin Rapids

Pre-registration requested by March 28, 2016UW-Ext. Office 715-421-8440

Seminar Fee: $10.00 payable at registration

Fee Includes Seminar Materials

Refreshments Provided

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Wood County Master Gardener Volunteers present…...

Proceeds from the plant sale are used to fund Wood County Master Gardener

Projects throughout the Membership Area.

Saturday, May 14, 20169:00 am — 1:00pm

Witter Field Shelter House627 8th Street S. Wisconsin Rapids

New Varieties of Perennials, Hostas, Native Plants

featuring

“From Our Gardens to Yours”Locally-Grown Plants From Our Own Gardens

Also available:

Special Blend Potting Soil, Worm Castings,

and Homemade Bird Suet

11th Annual Plant Sale


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