Kewaunee County Garden Club
It is the mission of the Kewaunee County Garden Club to support the horticulture efforts of the people & communities of the county with volunteer work, education & example.
Save the date - After missing the event last year we are planning on a bus trip to the Expo. Stay tuned for more details.
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A garden club member, Mary Ouradnik graciously provided a tour of her Gardens. It was a beautiful night in July, the predicted rain held off and so did the mosquitos. We started our tour waking the beds on the north side of the house. These garden beds are anchored by multiple Hydrangea which were blooming at their peak - just for us. We strolled the beds in the back of the house where perennials bloomed in both full sun and heavy shade. A raised bed vegetable garden featuring livestock tanks rounded out our garden tour.
Mary has a flair for turning anything into a planter. From an old pick-up truck to a brightly painted wicker chair Mary has tucked plants throughout her garden. A Monarch waystation sign designated the area approved by monarchwatch.org. This area provides Milkweed, nectar sources and shelter to sustain the Monarch butterflies as they migrate through North America. |
25th annual plant sale planning is in the works for 2022
Our Marketing group is looking to make a splash for our 25th annual sale. Please feel free to comment with suggestions for making it an epic plant sale.
Fall planting - be inspired
WERE BACK!
2021 ANNUAL PLANT SALE
9AM - NOON HARBOR PARK, DOWNTOWN KEWAUNEE
Your generous plant purchases allow us to support local community programs.
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Gardening Kits available at the sale
KCGC Gardening Kits
The Kewaunee County Garden Club recognizes that there are a lot of ‘wanna be’ gardeners in the area. It is a perfect time to have available ‘gardening kits’ for the young and old alike. The kits will be available at the KCGC Plant Sale the end of May. There is no charge; however, donations are always welcome.
For the young: One example: a colorful straw hat filled with vegetable or flower seeds, trowel, rake, popsicle stick to mark what is planted, and instructions.
For Adults: gardening kits can come in an old gardening shoe, sprinkling can, vase, old jean’s pockets, anything that is repurposed, filled with flower or vegetable seeds or transplants, trowel, gardening gloves, and instructions.
The Kewaunee County Garden Club recognizes that there are a lot of ‘wanna be’ gardeners in the area. It is a perfect time to have available ‘gardening kits’ for the young and old alike. The kits will be available at the KCGC Plant Sale the end of May. There is no charge; however, donations are always welcome.
For the young: One example: a colorful straw hat filled with vegetable or flower seeds, trowel, rake, popsicle stick to mark what is planted, and instructions.
For Adults: gardening kits can come in an old gardening shoe, sprinkling can, vase, old jean’s pockets, anything that is repurposed, filled with flower or vegetable seeds or transplants, trowel, gardening gloves, and instructions.
Kewaunee Community Garden Proposal
Description - Create a community vegetable garden east of the Agricultural Learning Center that will be utilized by both the school district and community members.
Purpose - To create a partnership between the school district and the community to promote self sustainability through the planting and harvesting of produce from a shared garden space along with providing education opportunities for students and community members alike.
Benefits- Provide an opportunity for community members to grow their own produce. Provide networking and educational opportunities for students of KSD. Provide fresh produce for the local food pantry. Possibly provide produce for the school lunch program.
Description - Create a community vegetable garden east of the Agricultural Learning Center that will be utilized by both the school district and community members.
Purpose - To create a partnership between the school district and the community to promote self sustainability through the planting and harvesting of produce from a shared garden space along with providing education opportunities for students and community members alike.
Benefits- Provide an opportunity for community members to grow their own produce. Provide networking and educational opportunities for students of KSD. Provide fresh produce for the local food pantry. Possibly provide produce for the school lunch program.
February 2021 meeting video preview
How to Grow Mushrooms in your annual or permaculture garden
How to Grow Mushrooms in your annual or permaculture garden
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Saturday February 20th & Sunday February 21st
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CULTIVATE A love of gardening with your family |
For your safety, they're going virtual in 2021
The safety of our attendees, presenters, exhibitors and volunteers is paramount. Therefore, PBS Wisconsin has made the difficult — yet necessary — decision to cancel our 2021 in-person Garden & Landscape Expo.
While we will not be meeting together at the Alliant Energy Center in February, we plan to unite and engage the gardening community virtually, sharing inspiration and educational opportunities.
Fall Garden Maintenance: Autumn Garden Ideas And Tips
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A little fall planning and prepping can really rev up the spring season. Autumn is the time to clean up beds, manage soils, prepare sod and minimize problems in the new growing season.
Read more at Gardening Know How: Fall Garden Maintenance: Autumn Garden Ideas And Tips https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/fall-gardening-tips.htm
Read more at Gardening Know How: Fall Garden Maintenance: Autumn Garden Ideas And Tips https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/fall-gardening-tips.htm
Words of wisdom from melinda meyers
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More than Mums in the fall garden
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Fall Containers
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Plant Giveaway- May 23rd
As a thank you for 20 years of community support we will be offering the plants you have come to expect at our annual sale. While we might not have as many plants, we will offer perennials, vegetables, herbs and much more. First come first serve is the planned format and strict social distancing will be observed. We will be asking folks to limit their choices as to serve as many loyal customers as possible.
Hope to see you there! |
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Master Gardener volunteer requirements
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Dana Construction update The new slab is for a warming house with a bathroom. There will be an outside water source. Estimated start time is end of May.
Petisites |
Ice rink will go in, not close to cabin.
Bleeding Heart |
The driveway at the end near the road will be widened to help eliminate water run off
Rodgersia |
The vegetation must come out directly in front of the cabin so it can be re-chinked. Start sometime in May.
Hydrangea |
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A note from our fearless leader tom zHello all. After much soul-searching and discussion with several others, I have decided to cancel the March meeting of the KCGC.
I have recommended that HCE also cancel, but that is their call. The April 28 meeting at The Ag Heritage Center at 6:30 is still a go. Dave Myers has agreed to talk to us at the May 19 meeting, which will take place at Dana Farm at 7PM. I have several ideas for the summer meetings and will work on those soon. |
Bird City Algoma Committee members are looking for bird photos for their annual International Migratory Bird Day celebration to be held Saturday, April 18, at the Algoma Youth Club.
CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS Visit our displays at both the Bird City and Lakehaven Hall events. KCGC will be offering demos and giveaways.
Grinch Tree DemoOn Tuesday November 26th we tried a new project. The "Grinch Tree" has become a popular holiday floral arrangement. With the guidance of a club member we sought our materials locally at Aissen Tree Farm.
With the greens and containers procured, we got started. The project took about an hour and look at the creativity unleashed from our club members. We sure had fun. 
WHAT ARE SWEDE MIDGES?
Swede midges lay their eggs on members of the cabbage family of plants — or 'brassica' — which includes broccoli, Brussels sprout, cauliflower, collards, kale and kohlrabi. 
The plantscapers
The Plantscapers located at E2051 Luxemburg Rd
Luxemburg, Wisconsin 54217 hosted the Kewaunee County Garden Club for a tour of their display gardens, Bonsai and the plants available for purchase. Mixed in the display garden you will see many mature trees artfully placed showing their best attributes. Eric Marcelle, a landscaper and designer has helped design and plant hundreds of gardens in the county, Marcelle will often mix native plants in with traditional gardens as well as use them to cover large areas of woodland, prairie or wet areas. Marcelle's father, Jerry, began The Plantscapers, at their home almost 30 years ago. The nursery and gardens are operated out of their barn and stone out buildings. Jerry began growing hostas and native plants that were not readily available at other nurseries. The nursery focuses on the unusual plant species and risk free natives which offer diversity and resistance to invasive species that are fast encroaching on Northeast Wisconsin. |
Lakehaven Garden & Outdoor Living Show | ||||||||||||
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Mike and Kathie's' winery
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Nancy our tour guide.
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Fairy garden plants |
Fairy's for your garden
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Donations support the community
Left-Right, Justine Felk, Luxemburg AG Teacher receives a donation from Nancy Lamack, Kewaunee County Garden Club. The funds are going to use the money to build raised beds to start a new phase of their program.
As usual we learned a lot from our customers this year and we so appreciate the feed back. Our survey showed that our shoppers came from all over the county. We even had folks come as far as Louisiana to visit the sale.
Our goal is fulfill those requests such as; Asparagus, Lavender, Comfrey, Vines, Ground cover, Non-Purple Lupine and Trees. Stay tuned for more details.
Our goal is fulfill those requests such as; Asparagus, Lavender, Comfrey, Vines, Ground cover, Non-Purple Lupine and Trees. Stay tuned for more details.
