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​Kewaunee  County Garden Club

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​ 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.

2023 annual plant sale
Saturday May 27th at "Lakehaven  garden and outdoor living show"
9am-noon

how can i make more plants


Can I divide plants in summer?While spring and fall are traditionally the best time to divide, there are plenty of reasons you may need to divide a plant in the summer. Whether you’re moving or just haven’t had the time until now, many plants take summer division just fine as long as you follow the tips I’m about to share. There are even some plants, such as bearded iris and Oriental poppies, that are better off being split this time of year.
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2023 WPT Garden Expo bus trip

Stage Demos and Seminar schedule for Saturday's tripwigardenexpo.com/schedule/Saturday/both/
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February 11th
​Cost $60.00 per person which includes:
Transportation to and from the expo, (1) admission ticket and refreshments on the bus.
​Remit payment to:
Ann Brunner N2420 Lakeshore Drive, Kewaunee, WI 54216
Please provide a contact phone number with remittance.
Deadline is February 6th 5pm
*Cancellations made after the deadline will be refunded minus any expenses.
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WPT Garden Expo
​Pick-up Points:
Algoma, WI, Nicolet Bank parking lot 5:30AM
Kewaunee WI, Middle School South parking lot 6:00AM
De Pere WI, Park n Ride, Main Ave, Hwy G, 6:40AM
Those of you that have joined us on previous trips know that we always have a good time and it's a great way to kick off the gardening season.

     ​I want a seat on the bus - hold my spot

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Van der Brohe Arboretum and BIRD SANCTUARY

​Our Mission Statement:
Van der Brohe Arboretum inculcates a vibrant bond between trees, nature, art, and people. It is a place where contemplation and discovery are fostered. Committed to the support of sylviculture, migratory stopover, stewardship of the landscape, artistic expression, and education, Van der Brohe Arboretum intimately links visitors with the natural environment through the grounds, exhibitions, and programming.

West of the Lake Gardens

Down memory lane - a look at only some of the clubs actvities

25 YEARS TO REMEMBER "the early years"

Share your memories

25th Annual Plant Sale this Saturday May 28th

9am - Noon
Lakehaven Hall, 96 Ellis Street, Kewaunee

Sale proceeds go back to the community in scholarships and project funding.
Featuring: Locally grown Perennials,
Heirloom Tomatoes
Herbs
Vegetables
Trees
Shrubs
Vines
Native plants
Garden Decor

Please join us to celebrate our 25th Anniversary.
This year we will be offering Gardening Kits to young and old to introduce you to the joy of Gardening

our plants

New this year - Garden Decor

Thanks to the generosity of friends of the Garden Club we will have many varieties of Heirloom tomatoes for sale​
Master Gardner program update
​Article Index – Wisconsin Horticulture

​New Gardener Resources

​Gardening and learning to grow your own food provides many benefits, but we know it can be a bit intimidating when first starting out. Here’s some articles that we’ve curated from the UW Horticulture website that’ll get you started as a new gardener
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Home Fruit Cultivars for Northern Wisconsin – Wisconsin Horticulture
Home Fruit Cultivars for Southern Wisconsin – Wisconsin Horticulture
Growing Blueberries in Containers – Wisconsin Horticulture
Seed Starting – Wisconsin Horticulture
Growing Vegetables at Home: Questions and Answers – Wisconsin Horticulture
Grow Your Own Salad Greens (wisc.edu)
Common Crops for Community Gardens – People + Plants – Wisconsin Horticulture
Container Gardening – Wisconsin Horticulture
Using Crop Rotation in Home Vegetable Garden – Wisconsin Horticulture
Specialized Gardening Techniques: Wide-Row Planting, Square-Foot Gardening and Raised Beds – Wisconsin Horticulture
Harvesting Vegetables from the Home Garden – Wisconsin Horticulture
Vegetable Varieties for Containers – Wisconsin Horticulture
Growing Vegetables in Containers – Wisconsin Horticulture
Raised Beds and Containers for Community Gardens – Wisconsin Horticulture


Starting Seeds

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After careful consideration we have decided to cancel our bus trip to the Garden Expo. 
It was a difficult decision but feel that it is right for the times we are experiencing

​Late Summer and Fall-Blooming Perennials

Brighten Your Early Fall Shade Garden


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We toured a beautiful garden!

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.

Fall planting - be inspired

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Growing Gold
Winter Texture
​Fall Containers
Conifers

WERE BACK! 
2021 ANNUAL PLANT SALE

9AM - NOON HARBOR PARK,  DOWNTOWN KEWAUNEE
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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.  

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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. 

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February 2021 meeting video preview
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.
Register for seminars
Garden Tours
Streaming Presentations with Live Q&A

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

Words of wisdom from melinda meyers

 More than Mums in the fall garden
Fall Containers


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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APRIL MEETING - CANCELLED

Master Gardener volunteer requirements 

Due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak and guidelines from Wisconsin Department of Health Services, UW-Madison, and federal agencies:
 


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.

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Petisites
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Ice rink will go in, not close to cabin.

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Bleeding Heart
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The driveway at the end near the road will be widened to help eliminate water run off

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Rodgersia
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The vegetation must come out directly in front of the cabin so it can be re-chinked.  Start sometime in May.

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Hydrangea
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​​​A note from our fearless leader  tom z

Hello 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.

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Native Baptisia - Perfectly Sized For Your Home Garden

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​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.
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Grinch Tree Demo

On 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.
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​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.
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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.



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14 Beautiful Perennial Vines That Will Take Your Garden to New Heights

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Lakehaven Garden & Outdoor Living Show
CANCELLED

Date: May 2, 2020
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
-Spruce up your landscaping at the annual Lakehaven Garden and Outdoor Living Show in Kewaunee!
-Shop vendors, check out displays, enter raffles, enjoy food and drinks. 
-Rain or shine, this event is held indoors and it's FREE admission! 
-Proceeds to benefit Lakehaven Hall.

Location: Lakehaven Hall
Address: 96 Ellis Street
Kewaunee, WI, 54216​

We are now taking Reservations for the 2020 Garden Expo

Please download the reservation form, complete and mail along with your payment to secure your spot on the bus.
garden_expo_res_form.xlsx
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Mike and Kathie's' winery
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Nancy our tour guide.
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2019 Plant Sale
success


We want to thank you all for the huge show of support received from the community.  With the sale being our only annual fundraiser you helped us fund horticultural projects throughout the county. 

Fairy garden plants

Fairy's for your garden
Available at the plant sale


Donations support the community

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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.



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Meet our new LOGO



​2019 Garden Trends

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2019 Burpee Exclusives

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  Bird City Algoma Celebration
Saturday, April 6, 2019       Algoma Youth Club
​9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
www.algomacity.org/bird-city/ 

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PRESENTING

Presenters starting at 10:00 a.m.
Robert Kuhn - ‘Getting the Picture’
Don Pritzl - Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin
Kim Diedrich - Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary (live raptors)  Kid Friendly!
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VENDORS

Vendors and children’s area in the gym of the Youth Club
Nurseries, bird seed, bird bistro, gardening tips, metal art, bird houses, lawn ornaments, bee vendor, etc.
Janet-Tlachac Toonen will read stories from her published books
Origami Making
Native plants to attract butterflies
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FOOD

United Methodist Men will have snacks, lunch and refreshments for attendees
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​SAVE THE DATE

2019 Plant Sale - 
Saturday, May 25  9am -Noon



It is the mission of the Kewaunee County Garden Club to support ​the horticulture efforts of the people and communities of the county with volunteer work, education, and example.

Membership is open to Master Gardeners and all other gardeners interested in horticulture.
 
 
Why join the Kewaunee County Garden Club?
       * The opportunity to make new friends who share the same interests.
       * Increase your gardening knowledge through the club's educational programs.
       * Improve your community through club sponsored beautification projects.
       * Exchange gardening ideas and experiences with club members.
       * Complete access to the club's extensive library of horticulture references.
       * Increase your gardens diversity with the exchange of plant materials with club members.
       * The opportunity to experience local gardens and horticultural attractions.
       * The ability to share your gardening skills with the public and youth.
 
$10.00 per year per person
$15.00 per year per couple

Annual dues are payable in January every year.  
Send membership dues to the Club Treasurer at N2420 Lakeshore Road, Kewaunee, WI 54216

Meetings

Regular meetings will be held on the 4th Tuesday of each month (except May and December) at 7pm at various locations throughout the county.  
 
 
Garden Club Officers 
 
Garden club officers are elected to 2 year terms.
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