MASTER GARDENER 2026 EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS
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MASTER GARDENER 2026 EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS *
Meetings are Free & Open to the Public
Meetings start at 6:30 pm
Meetings are held at: Moraine Park, 700 Gould St., Beaver Dam, WI Room K120. Please use the K3 entrance.
2026 DCMGA Monthly Educational Program Schedule – PDF
Daylilies: How to Grow and Care for Them
Learn what a daylily is, how to grow them, and how to care for them to get the best blooms.
Dragonflies and Damselflies
Even a small water feature in the landscape can give new experiences with the amazing dragonfly and damselfly.
Small Home Fruit Orchards
Successful cultivation of apples, peaches, pears, and cherries hinges on informed decisions regarding variety selection, pest management, and site suitability. Each fruit species has unique climatic and soil requirements.
Native Grasses
Native grasses are a key element in native plant gardens. They provide structure, texture, color, and habitat. Discover native grasses suitable for different light and soil conditions.
Annual Business Meeting
Association business, including presentation of certification cards, updates on all projects and introducing new ones for this year.
Houseplants and Their Care
Come for a fun evening of houseplant bingo. As the plants are called, their care, different aspects, and characteristics will be given for the best home results.
Pressed Flowers
Pressed flowers is an ancient practice used in burial tombs, potpourri, to decorate Victorian homes, and in the 16th century, Japanese artists began the practice of Oshibana, in which they would create large pictures.
Year in Review
Due to extreme cold and the safety of everyone, this has been changed to a virtual meeting. Members will receive an email with the link.
A review of 2025 projects, complete with photos and discussion.
Bird Friendly Gardens
Learn how you can incorporate flowers and other plants native to Wisconsin into your landscaping to support and attract wildlife, especially birds.
Collecting and Processing Native Seeds
Learn where to find species to harvest, how to get permission to harvest, how to dry, process and screen seeds, and how to receive training.
Gardens in Bloom: Exploring Public Garden Tours across the Upper Midwest and around the world
Penny Seaver is an experienced Travel Advisor with a passion for curated experiences. She will be giving a presentation for a journey through some of the most enchanting public gardens in the Upper Midwest and across the world.
Exploring Invasive Species
Join invasive species expert Matt Wallrath at the Horicon Marsh, N7725 WI28, Horicon, to learn more about how Wisconsin regulates and manages invasive plants.
NOTE: The time of this meeting may be different from our regular meeting time.
Fantastic Bees and Where to Find Them
Pollinator gardening is on the rise as “wild” gardens have become a trend and gardeners have become eager to help build native ecosystems. Help pollinators thrive with native plants and continuous blooms
Helpful Hints for Vegetable Gardening
Take your vegetable gardening to the next level with practical and effective tips from UW-Madison Extension Horticulture Outreach Specialist Allen Pyle.
Annual Business Meeting
Association business, including presentation of certification cards, updates on all projects and introducing new ones for this year.
Kokedama
Kokedama is a Japanese gardening technique that involves growing plants in a ball of soil covered in moss and wrapped with string or twine
Tree Diversity
Tree diversity in the landscape is important to reducing disease and insect invaders. Historically the lack of diversity has had dramatic consequences
Project Year in Review
Project Year in Review by Dodge County Master Gardeners. A review of 2024 projects, complete with photos and discussion.
Gardening for Gold
Dodge County Master Gardener Association will host four dynamic speakers in a day-long event at the Horicon Marsh Educational Center on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Registration is required by October 18th and seating is limited. Open to the public
Minor Small Fruits---Major Impact by Carol Shirk
Get up-to-date information on current and emerging disease for the home orchard.
First Aid for Gardeners by Marshfield Medical Staff
Find out what is needed for a gardener’s first aid kit as well as instructions for treating minor cuts and abrasions.
Frogs, Snakes, and Other Garden Friends by Rori Paloski
You can help scientists monitor herp populations and protect them from threats like roads, predators, and habitat loss.
Tour of the West Madison Agricultural Research Display Gardens by Janet Hedtcke
Tour of West Madison Ag Research Station. The land is used by UW campus researchers , and is a training ground for many.
Tick Talks by Olivia Kovacs
The inside scoop on ticks and other biting insects found in our woodlands.
Native Plants and Pollinators by Lisa Johnson
Learn about Wisconsin pollinators and what they need to thrive in your garden.
Annual Business Meeting (members only)
Association business, including presentation of certification cards, updates on all projects and new this year.
Growing Dahlias by Jeff and Monique Volden
Learn about starting, planting, summer care and digging and storing these stunning flowers.
Spring Ephemerals by Chris Jacobs
Although brief, ephemerals are our first glimpse of spring.
Gardening for Gold
Dodge County Master Gardener Association will host four dynamic speakers in a day-long event at the Horicon Marsh Educational Center on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Registration will be required in mid-October and seating is limited.