Konnie Jerabek, DATCP Plant Pest and Disease Specialist
Konnie will discuss her job as a nursery inspector. The need for nursery inspections and what consumers should look for in a nursery.
Paulette Anderson
Now retired, Paulette owned and operated Paulette's Gardens, a garden design and maintenance business. She will share her many stories of caring for celebrate's and other gardens.
Ted Beverly, RF Journal Garden Columnist
Ted will present the "Spring Garden". We will see photos of Ted's garden in spring and review chores to be done this time of the year.
Josh Hudek
Josh is with "Grow to Share", the non-profit organization responsible for the community garden located at Hoffman Park. This volunteer group supplies the local food shelf and others with fresh produce through out the growing season. Josh will tell us about this organization and how it benefits the community.
Date of the annual plant sale - 9:00am - Noon
Kinnickinnic River Field Trip - Members only
No programs
Dan Wilcox, RF Journal "Wild Side" Columnist and Fisheries Biologist with the US Army Corps of Engineers
Dan will discuss the "Tension Zone": what is the tension zone, and what are the current and potential effects of climate change on plants and wildlife in this unique area of Wisconsin.
Nick Caliva, Earth Works River Farm Nursery and Landscaping
Nick will give a presentation on "Man-Made Structures in the Landscape". We will see and hear about arbors, planters, garden walls, paths and much more.
Kevin Ballman, Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture and Master Gardener
Topic undetermined.
Tips, Tricks and Tea
This time is reserved once again for members and friends to share their own garden experiences. We'll all enjoy Ursula's special treats with hot tea and coffee.
