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​We teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people with the University of Wisconsin, and engaging with them in transforming lives and communities.
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  • Our Event and Calendar Page features some online events offered that may be of interest.  COVID-19 has affected our events and we are moving forward with virtual programs.  
  • More programs can be found on the state web site:

​Master Gardener Program - University of Wisconsin - Extension

Our community Projects

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Master gardeners volunteer for projects which connect us to the community by teaching, learning, serving, and leading.  View the links to see how volunteers are making a positive difference in lives and communities.

 2020 SUMMARY OF PROJEcts

  • The goals for our projects have been steep and learning curve with the COVID-19 was a struggle, in spite of this; the climb was a favorable success. ​
  • Kudos go out to the all the volunteers of the Grant County Association for jobs well done!
  • RECORDED BY S. AUDETAT, PRESIDENT 2020.

Nursing Home Restoration Project

At Fennimore by Chris Swan, Summer of 2020
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​Read about this successful project that Chris had taken on. (Scroll down to Page 2 of the WIMGA Newsletter to find out about the awesome work that Chris is doing!)

 hypertufa project 

Our first time at the Creative Youth Expo, Lancaster. ​
Fun project with the enthusiastic kids making a take home planter.  Hens and Chick succulent plants along with potting soil was  given to each participant to take home and plant in the planter after drying. See more info...

Gardening at the Library Series

“Eight Common Flowers that Attract Beneficial Bugs” was Shirley's topic at Bloomington.

Our pilot program of inviting patrons for a "Learn and Talk" about gardening was a hit!  Shirley kicked off the pilot project with a small group of people attending the first Gardening at the Library Series at the Bloomington library on June 13. One photo she is showing how geranium and mum plants help deter the Japanese Beetles. She also passed out Beneficial Bug Cards that she received from PJ Liesch of the University of Wisconsin Insect Diagnostic Lab along with handouts, which described more information on how to keep your garden organic and healthier. 

more on gardening at the library series

To Deadhead or Not to Deadhead."
Karin showed and told about ways to deadhead including the why and how and when to shear or prune. The ten participants were offered a plant to take home that needed deadheading. Thanks to Rosa Moore, librarian at the Platteville library for arranging the meeting..

time for the cubs!

Volunteer is hosting and leading the cubs on an adventurous gardening happening at her home.  The Lion Cub Den learned about different kinds of gardens, took a peek into her greenhouse, and planted some seeds.  Her style of teaching on their level is well received by these eager Cubs.

School Garden at Highland

Our association provided a grant to one of our volunteers, Marilyn, to assist the students at Highland grade school with amending the soil of their raised beds and showing them how to plant different kinds vegetables with end product of Salsa. Her recipe of one third compost, one third peat moss,and one third vermiculite worked as shown in the "After" photos.

The last photo shows the group putting the gardens to sleep for the winter.  More information about this project can be found by clicking on this link.

Basic Vegetable Garden Workshop

Whether you garden on a balcony or have an enormous backyard, this workshop provided an overview of gardening practices for enthusiastic gardeners to grow nutritious vegetables.

The topics included the steps of the process of deciding what kind of garden you wish to start, where to place it, how to be certain that the soil is ready and good for growing and the importance of soil testing.  In addition, presenters covered all the tips and tricks you need to grow great vegetables from seed, the importance of the different types of mulch, and steps involved for pest management