Master Gardener Association - Outagamie County

Have you noticed any these along the roadside?

June is Invasive Species Action Month! Whether you’re hiking, camping, on the water or tending to your home garden, educate yourself and take action to help prevent the spread of invasive species.

One common invasive plant that’s in-bloom this time of year is dame’s rocket (Hesperis matronalis). This slender 3-4' plant with four pinkish-purple (or white) petals spreads quickly in forests, along roads and in natural areas. It is sometimes found in “wildflower mixes” and is a restricted invasive species in Wisconsin, which means it is unlawful to transport, transfer or introduce it on the landscape.

WEDNESDAY 9 AM - 11 AM

The ground is tilled, seeds and plants are in, now we need folks to help with watering the garden. We are hoping for two volunteers who live near the garden to water 1-2 times a month, as part of a watering schedule, if mother nature doesn’t provide the rain. We would like two volunteers to work together to water the plants. Everyone is welcome to participate in garden work days on Wednesday’s from 9-11am. This collaboration of MG’s, volunteers from St Joseph Food Pantry, and community volunteers are making this possible. Many hands make light work. The produce grown will go directly to St Joseph Food Pantry for distribution to fight hunger in our surrounding communities.

The entrance to the garden is off JJ, east of the Kwik Trip. Gravel driveway around the garden area

Just over a month away!

SAVE THE DATE! Volunteers at the Scheig Center Gardens are sponsoring "A Walk In the Park" on Saturday, July 18. This free event is open to the public and will feature activities for people of all ages. Kids can take part in a scavenger hunt, a make-and-take art project or get their faces painted by Ali. Adults can win free garden art;, purchase garden art or plants and listen to live music. There will also be Appleton - Bird City activities.
The event runs from 9AM to 1PM, rain or shine. Follow this site for more details.

Thank you to our wonderful master gardeners and friends of the community to make the Petersen Farms Community Garden a reality. It is planted and looks amazing. Thank you for the hard work these past few days.

So many opportunities for getting your hands dirty while beautifying our communities.

The Marigold Mile will begin their planting on Tuesday, May 26, starting on South Oneida Street. Come join us and spread a little joy, by volunteering. We start planting at 7:30am-10:30am to avoid the heat. If you are interested please fill in this form so we have a rough idea how many people will be planting. Otherwise stop by if you find you have some free time. https://www.marigoldmile.com/volunteer-sign-up

Is that you in line? We’re open NOW!

It's Plant Sale Eve and that means we're ready for all you plant shoppers. Come see us at the Extension Outagamie County property bright and early tomorrow morning to get the best selection!

Outagamie County Master Gardener
Association Plant Sale
🗓️ Saturday, May 16
⏰ 8am-2pm
📍 Extension Outagamie County
3365 W Brewster Ave, Appleton

We’ll have…
🌸🌼 Perennial + Annual Plants for Sun + Shade
🍅🫑 Tomatoes + Peppers
🌱Herbs + Houseplants
🐮 Compost from Petersen Farms
🧤 Garden gloves, Soil knives + CobraHead weeders
🌀 Beat Your Neighbor plant food
🏷️ a Gardener’s Thrift Sale
🪴 a FREE potting station for the first 75 children
…and more!

Until your kids and grandkids return . . . Safe travels!

Many of Wisconsin’s monarchs have already begun their 2,000-mile migration south, where they will overwinter in tight clusters on the branches of fir trees.

In addition to monarchs, several other Wisconsin species of butterflies fly south for the winter, including the painted lady, American lady and red admiral.

While this long-distance flight is impressive for such delicate creatures, the majority of Wisconsin’s 150 species of butterflies spend their winter here. Some eggs overwinter on the stems of plants, and others spend the winter in their larval or pupal stage underground or in leaf litter. The mourning cloak butterfly even hibernates in their adult stage under bark or in crevices of trees.

Leaving your leaves and keeping your yard free from pesticides and herbicides is the best thing you can do to help butterflies and other pollinators year-round.