speaker Series in 2021!

Beat the Winter Blues 
Grant County Master Gardeners invite you to join our first virtual, TRIPLE SPEAKER SERIES!
Sessions are free and open to all. Registration is required*. Door prize drawings at each event.

• ​January 21 @ 6:30 PM: Molly Wood, ‘Fatal Flora’ – History of poisonous plants in the garden, identification, and tips on photographing these species. 
• February 25 @ 6:30 PM: Linda Conroy, Planning the Apothecary Garden for health & nourishment.
• March 25 @ 6:30 PM: Appelmans’, Stone Hollow Gardens & Shroomery – Soil health and amendments through the use of Mycelium.

​Register by calling Grant Co. Extension Office (608)723-2125 or e-mail: lori.vesperman@wisc.edu

*Zoom Link will be sent via e-mail to registered participants.
Live Sessions 6:30-7:30PM


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molly wood

January 21, 2021
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Molly Wood, “Fatal Flora”
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Author & artist, Molly Wood will share stories about the use, history & folklore of poisonous plants. Molly will also share her art form which captures these toxic plants with alluring photographs. Her research into” Fatal Flora” led her to an artist residency in Northumberland, England, at the Alnwick Castle Poison Garden. Molly is based in Des Moines, IA. www.mollywoodphoto.com

stone hollow & shroomery

March 25, 2021
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Christopher & Emily Appelman, Web of Life
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Feeding their community with healthy, safe food in an environmentally sustainable way is the mission of Stone Hollow Gardens & Shoomery. Bioremediation & Mycoremediation builds nutrient rich soil & grows nutrient dense foods. This amazing symbiotic joining of fungi, soil & plant is the “Web of Life”. The Appelman family homestead is located in the Midwest Driftless Region next to the Little Maquoketa River. www.stonehollowgardens.com

linda conroy

February 25, 2021
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Linda Conroy, Planning the Apothecary Garden
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For centuries, humans have relied on apothecary gardens to produce remedies and treatments. Conroy will share tips for choosing and sourcing plants & design ideas for ease, function, and beauty to create your own apothecary garden. Conroy is a 20+ year veteran herbalist & business owner. Moonwise Herbs, located in Stoughton, WI offers products, classes, consultations & so much more.  https://moonwiseherbs.com/​

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Molly Wood - captures toxic plants with alluring photographs.

Linda Conroy - learn her tips on design ideas for ease, function, and beauty to create your own apothecary garden.

The Appleman Family - Learn how this amazing symbiotic joining of fungi, soil & plant is the “Web of Life”.