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North Central WI Master Gardeners

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Our Association covers Marathon County and has over 40 active Master Gardener Volunteers. This is what we do! Happy Gardening everyone!

Garden Visions is north central Wisconsin’s largest gardening conference for Master Gardeners and the general public. Annual Master Gardeners Plant Sale in May provides large healthy plants and information to the public. Garden Walk in July features tours of five or six beautiful area gardens with educational displays at each garden. You can also see us working at the Extension Habitat Garden, the Rib Mountain Wildflower Gardens, the Shade and Hosta Garden within Monk Botanical Gardens, and more. We have a booth at the Wisconsin Valley Fair where horticulture and gardening information is available. We give scholarships to undergraduate students studying horticulture, and grants to local nonprofits in our area.

10/15/2026

Join us for our upcoming program, Get Your Vegetable Garden Ready for Next Year.

Speaker Trevor Frank, Crop and Field Operations Program Director at Northcentral Technical College, will share practical tips to prepare your vegetable garden for a healthy start next spring. Learn how plant families and crop rotation can guide your garden planning, plus discover ways to extend your growing season.

This educational program is open to the public and perfect for gardeners of all experience levels! No need to RSVP.

When: Monday, October 26, 6:15 –7:15 p.m.
Where: Community Room, NorthStar Restoration Services, 4900 W. Stewart Avenue, Wausau.

10/06/2026

We are looking for garden-related vendors for the 2027 Garden Visions Gardening Conference on January 30, 2027 (one-day conference at NTC). $30 for 2 tables. Email [email protected] to sign up!

09/22/2026

Our recent Ask a Master Gardener session at Monk Botanical Gardens included Q&A followed by a tour of the gardens. One guest asked about durable plant markers that can stand up to winter weather.

The good news? There are several options, including heavy-duty PVC, plastic, and wooden stakes.

Read more about the recommended materials and where to find them in this Wausau Pilot and Review article. https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2026/09/19/ask-a-master-gardener-plant-labels/

09/16/2026

Discover the science behind healthy soil and thriving plants!

Join Tenzin Botsford of Red Door Family Farm to learn about the farm and explore compost management, soil fertility, and the latest plant nutrition science. Learn how better soil and nutrient practices can help your garden thrive!

The program, on Monday, September 28, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., is open to the public and will be held in the Community Room at NorthStar Restoration Services, 4900 W. Stewart Avenue, Wausau.

09/08/2026

Each Children's Educational Gardening Experience (CEGE) event is more than just an activity—it is an opportunity to spark curiosity, cultivate sustainable values, and inspire a lifelong connection to gardening and the natural world.

Through engaging, hands-on experiences, children gain practical gardening skills while discovering the joy of growing plants and the importance of protecting our environment. Learn more at ncwmga.org/childrens-education

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make our project a success. We look forward to providing even more opportunities to serve and engage our communities in 2027!

09/04/2026

Join us for a special Ask a Master Gardener session on September 10 at Monk Botanical Gardens, 1901 N. 4th Avenue, Wausau.

Admission fees will be waived for registered attendees. Golf carts will be available for anyone who needs assistance during the tour or transportation between the parking lot and the gardens.

After the question-and-answer period, participants will enjoy a guided tour of several featured gardens, including the Memorial Garden, the Master Gardeners' Shade and Hosta Garden, and the Formal Garden. Jennifer Plisch, Executive Director of Monk Botanical Gardens, will join the panel to share insights about the gardens.

As with all "Ask a Master Gardener" sessions, Landing membership and preregistration are required. To register, call 715-841-1855 or email [email protected].

08/28/2026

North Central Wisconsin Master Gardeners recently toured the NTC Agriculture Center of Excellence in Wausau and saw firsthand how technology and innovation are shaping modern agriculture.

The tour included a look at the Center’s hydroponic growing systems, high tunnel system, greenhouses, and other hands-on growing spaces, where students learn about a variety of approaches to growing food and plants in Wisconsin’s climate.

And there was a bonus stop! We also toured the state-of-the-art dairy farm operation, with an inside look at the technology, equipment, and practices used in today’s dairy industry.

It was a fascinating opportunity to learn, ask questions, and see innovative agriculture in action right here in central Wisconsin! A big thank you to Trevor Frank and NTC for sharing these outstanding facilities with us.

Our connection with NTC goes beyond the tour. North Central Wisconsin Master Gardeners provide scholarships for students to participate in the Garden to Market program, helping make hands-on agricultural education more accessible in the community.

08/21/2026

Want to become a Wisconsin Master Gardener? Your first step starts here! Registration for Foundations in Gardening closes Monday, August 24.

Foundations in Gardening is a 14-week online course designed for Wisconsin gardeners. Coursework covers practical gardening techniques and the science behind why they work. Anyone who successfully completes this course is eligible to enroll in the Wisconsin Extension Master Gardener Program Onboarding.

Foundations in Gardening is only offered once per year, so don’t miss out! The 2026 course is moderated Sept. 6–Dec. 12, 2026. Registration closes Aug. 24. Sign up now: go.wisc.edu/ExtGardenFoundations

08/19/2026

Using ground covers can be a great way to fill bare spots in your landscape with attractive, low-maintenance plants. But some can quickly become more trouble than they’re worth when they spread beyond where you want them.

Learn which ground covers to avoid and how to control their spread if you already have one that’s out of control in your yard in the latest Master Gardener article in the Wausau Pilot & Review.

https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2026/08/15/ask-a-master-gardener-invasive-ground-cover/

08/12/2026

Join us for an interactive tour of the NTC Agriculture Center!

Explore the NTC Agriculture Center with Trevor Frank on Thursday, August 13, at 1:30 p.m. Learn about a variety of vegetables, how they’re grown, and more during this guided, offsite Master Gardener experience. Light walking is involved, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions along the way. Indoor space will be available in case of inclement weather.

NTC Agriculture Center
6625 County Rd. K, Wausau

Registration is required. Call 715-841-1855 or email [email protected] to register.

Address

P. O. Box 53
Wausau, WI
54402

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(715) 261-1230

Website

http://NCWMGA.org/

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