Pierce County

Horticulture Educator Diana Alfuth is hosting a Community Garden Forum on March 29 to help local community gardens be more successful. For more information call Diana at the UW Extension Office Pierce County at 715-273-6781. Diana Alfuth is also teaching a class on “Getting the Most from your Vegetable Garden” on Wednesday, April 4, from 6:30 – [...]

The Junior Master Gardener (JMG) program is modeled after the highly successful Master Gardener program and offers horticultural and environmental science education, and leadership and life skills development through fun and creative activities. This program is committed to helping young people become good gardeners, good stewards or the environment, and good citizens so they can [...]

The Pierce County Junior and Open Class Premium book for 2010-2012 is available online now.  Check it out for regulations, schedules for check in and judging times. Come join us at the Pierce County Fair and don’t forget to enter to bring your exhibits!

St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners have wrapped up another successful growing season by contributing over 6,800 hours of volunteer service to their communities.   Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who aid University of Wisconsin-Extension staff by helping people in the community better understand horticulture and their environment. During 2010, local Master Gardeners provided volunteer service in [...]

Plants are a large part of the winter holiday season, both as gifts and as traditional components of home decorating.  They brighten our spirits during the cold winter months, and even remove toxins from our indoor air!  There are many choices available at this time of year.  While some are best kept just through the [...]