MONROE- The South Central Wisconsin Master Gardeners Association will present its sixth annual gardening symposium titled "Gardening Inspirations for All Seasons - Flowers, Chickens, and Bugs, Oh My" from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at Peppercorn Banquets at Ludlow Mansion, 1421 Mansion Drive.
Keynote speakers will include:
• Mark Dwyer, director of Rotary Botanical Gardens in Janesville, will discuss new flowering annuals and perennials.
• Susan Troller, author and owner of Cluck the Chicken Store, will discuss "Gardening with the Girls: The Pleasures and Pitfalls of Sharing Your Yard With Chickens."
• Dr. Susan Mahr, Wisconsin Master Gardener Program, will be speaking on "What's Bugging My Garden."
Other topics and speakers will include:
• "Irises 101" by Lloyd Ravet, Madison Iris Society.
• "Growing Beautiful Roses in Wisconsin" by
Sherry Shaft, Madison Rose Society.
• "Dynamite Dahlias" by Jeff and Monique Volden, of Daleyville.
• "Orchids Made Easy" by Ken Cameron, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The seminar is open to the public.
The cost is $35 for reservations by Friday, March 1 or $40 for late registration and walk-ins. Participants will receive lunch, refreshments and resource materials with paid registration. More information is available by calling 608-328-9440 or visiting green.uwex.edu.
Keynote speakers will include:
• Mark Dwyer, director of Rotary Botanical Gardens in Janesville, will discuss new flowering annuals and perennials.
• Susan Troller, author and owner of Cluck the Chicken Store, will discuss "Gardening with the Girls: The Pleasures and Pitfalls of Sharing Your Yard With Chickens."
• Dr. Susan Mahr, Wisconsin Master Gardener Program, will be speaking on "What's Bugging My Garden."
Other topics and speakers will include:
• "Irises 101" by Lloyd Ravet, Madison Iris Society.
• "Growing Beautiful Roses in Wisconsin" by
Sherry Shaft, Madison Rose Society.
• "Dynamite Dahlias" by Jeff and Monique Volden, of Daleyville.
• "Orchids Made Easy" by Ken Cameron, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The seminar is open to the public.
The cost is $35 for reservations by Friday, March 1 or $40 for late registration and walk-ins. Participants will receive lunch, refreshments and resource materials with paid registration. More information is available by calling 608-328-9440 or visiting green.uwex.edu.
