Gardening Education

Gardening Education opportunities for our community and members are researched and planned by the Door County Master Gardeners Association Education Committee. The group is committed to finding programs that focus on a wide variety of gardening topics, that contain research-based scientific information, are interesting, enjoyable and presented by experts in the field of horticulture.  Program offerings align with requirements for continuing education credits for the Wisconsin Master Gardener Volunteer program. Check back regularly for updates to the list.  In addition, use the drop down links from Education on the navigation bar to access archived material and hands-on resources. 

2021 Spring Programs

Are you getting the itch to play in the dirt? Although spring has arrived according to the calendar, the weather will likely keep you from doing too much outdoors for a month or so. The University of WI – Extension has not yet approved in-person Master Gardener events so as a result no in-person learning events are scheduled at this time.  As a result, we recommend that you take advantage of the virtual programs we have found for you. Check back regularly for additions to the list.  At the bottom of this list, you’ll find other recommendations for spring activities.

General Gardening
  • Learn about the diversity of soil invertebrates, their role in soil health, ways to observe or monitor them, and farming practices that support soil life and improve production. Beneficial Invertebrates is sponsored by the USDA and presented by members of the Xerces Society. (1.5 CEUs)  http://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/beneficial-invertebrates-in-our-soil
  • Can you identify invasive species in your Door County garden?  If not, watch the first session on winter identification, treatment and removal of these species. Door County Conservationist and DCIST Coordinator, Samantha Koyen, and Egg Harbor Sustainability Coordinator, Lydia Semo, will lead this presentation. http://www.doorcountylibrary.org/node/1888    (1.0 CEU)

Landscape Design, Trees & Shrubs
  • In honor of Earth Day, join the Green Bay Botanical Garden and nationally known garden expert, Melinda Myers for a webinar on April 21 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. This program will focus on plants and environmentally-friendly landscapes as the one way individuals can make a difference in our changing climate. Melinda will share a comprehensive approach that can be phased in with strategies to fit various sized landscapes as well as those with time and/or budget restraints. Register here for the event which will be recorded and available on Myers website after the date: https://gbbg.org/event/landscape-that-makes-difference-melinda-myers/   (1.0 CEU)
  • Are you short on space?  Dwarf Plants is the program for you brought to you by the WI Hardy Plant Society.  Dr. Mark Zampardo, a core instructor for the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden since 2007, shares his wealth of knowledge. For the 28 years prior, he served as coordinator of horticulture for the College of Lake County. He is the author of several books, including A Landscaper’s Guide to Perennial Flowers, two volumes of the Guide to Identifying Trees and Shrubs, and the Guide to Identifying Annuals. The presentation is found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZnQ6uG73qI&list=PLnIItE4noP-QatvcFe0BYgLbGXtUBB4CQ&index=1   The program handouts are found here: https://www.wisconsinhardyplantsociety.org/uploads/7/5/7/4/75745871/cbg_dwarf_plants_for_small_spaces.pdf  (1.75 CEUs)

Guided Garden Tours
Master Gardener Volunteers
  • Like to get all your work all done at once? The WI Master Gardener program is recommending all MGVs take this class “Onboarding Lite.” If you do, you’ll earn all 10 hours of the continuing education credits required for 2021.  All MGVs who have completed the 2021 enrollment will automatically receive an invitation to join Canvas, the new software platform UW-Extension plans to use for this training. Preview Canvas using the following link and get ready to learn!  https://mastergardener.extension.wisc.edu/2021/03/16/using-canvas/
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During the spring, the Door County Master Gardeners also recommend taking walks on public trails. Check out the websites for the following organizations and locations: