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PLANT SALE AND GARDEN TOUR SEASON BEGINS!
WGCF Clubs sponsor plant sales and garden tours throughout the state.
Check out the listings or the WGCF calendar for notifications of these events
which are always an enjoyable way to connect with fellow gardeners.
Check out the listings or the WGCF calendar for notifications of these events
which are always an enjoyable way to connect with fellow gardeners.
Wisconsin Garden Club Federation Tour of the International Crane Foundation
Tuesday, July 12th at 11:30
Whooping Crane chick
Photo from ICF's collection
A special tour of the International Crane Foundation is available to WGCF members. The cost is $10.00. Space is limited. Please contact Jim Vest at jmvest9@aol.com, 262.388.3720 to reserve your spot or for further details. Electric scooters can be requested in advance, if you need one.
Want to learn about cranes before you visit?
• View our informative videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/ICFCraneTube
• Additional information is available on the ICF website: http://www.savingcranes.org/
Want to learn about cranes before you visit?
• View our informative videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/ICFCraneTube
• Additional information is available on the ICF website: http://www.savingcranes.org/
MULTIPLE REFRESHER - June 22 & 23: REGISTRATION OPEN!
We welcome all WGCF members to our Multiple Refresher, Door County Days, covering Environmental and Gardening Schools. Door County Days is June 22 and 23, 2022 at The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor, WI. Venue capacity is limited to 50 attendees.
Remember Door County is a very popular vacation destination; reserve your accommodations soon to assure lodging for Door County Days. Housing is your choice with no specific hotel recommendations.
The registration form is a fillable pdf. Download the brochure, save it to your device, fill out the form, save again and print it to send in with your payment.
We look forward to seeing you in Door County in 2022.
For any questions, contact Gerianne, Multiple Refresher Chair.
Remember Door County is a very popular vacation destination; reserve your accommodations soon to assure lodging for Door County Days. Housing is your choice with no specific hotel recommendations.
The registration form is a fillable pdf. Download the brochure, save it to your device, fill out the form, save again and print it to send in with your payment.
We look forward to seeing you in Door County in 2022.
For any questions, contact Gerianne, Multiple Refresher Chair.
NATIVE PLANT GARDENING FOR ALL: Friday, July 29th
WGCF's St. Croix District is hosting a native plant workshop for everyone, WGCF member or not! This practical workshop will cover native garden design, plant characteristics and choices, soil preparation and propagation techniques. Three tours are included. One is the Wildflower Sanctuary at Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls which Lake Wissota Garden Club is instrumental in establishing and maintaining plus two gardens that utilize many native plants. The registration fee of $30 by June 30th (early bird) also includes native plants to take home and lunch.
Hoping you will join us and increase your knowledge of natives and how to incorporate them into your landscape.
Registration form Chippewa Falls Lodging Chippewa Falls: Things to See
Hoping you will join us and increase your knowledge of natives and how to incorporate them into your landscape.
Registration form Chippewa Falls Lodging Chippewa Falls: Things to See
ART IN BLOOM at Milwaukee Art Museum
Congratulations to the Milwaukee Art Museum Garden Club on their sponsorship of the inspiring Art in Bloom weekend at the museum. The 27 designs created by WGCF members and local florists were beautiful interpretations of the works of art. The popular event was sold out in advance. The Milwaukee Magazine has an excellent article and photos of some of the artwork and designs.
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Joe Divine of Hartland’s The Flower Garden was awarded the People's Choice for his interpretation of the Fireplace Surround from the Henry Harnischfeger Residence.
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Madison District Makes Its Presence Known at the Wisconsin Garden and Landscape Expo!
Gardening Through the Years: A Standard Flower Show Presented by the Madison District Garden Clubs
Spring came early to Madison as the Madison District Garden Clubs’ members hosted a Standard Flower Show at the PBS-Wisconsin Garden and Landscape Expo in February. Highlighting design and gardening styles of the past centuries, the Flower Show welcomed Expo attendees into the exhibit hall. Tropical foliage plants, last summer’s flowering annuals, succulents, planters and woody plants brought “a breath of life” to Garden Expo according to one of the organizers. Floral design types ranged from traditional mass and still life to more advanced hanging spatial and tubular. Botanical arts created a touch of whimsy to the show with wreaths, collages and veggie inspired swags. Education exhibits displayed garden clubs activities since the early 1900’s and community involvement in sharing garden plenty with those in need. Viewed by almost 11,000 visitors, Gardening Through the Years showcased garden club activity and WGCF members from across the state. Ian Lewitz of PBS-Wisconsin interviewed the Flower Show Chair, Gerianne Holzman prior to the event. Interview link.
New, this year, the District sponsored a presentation loosely based on the TV show “Chopped.” Four WGCF members took on the Designer’s Challenge to create a floral masterpiece in front of a lively audience. Prior to going on stage, they did not know the style, materials or container of their design. They had to do all this in less than 30 minutes! The designers rose to the challenge and created lovely pieces to enhance the exhibit hall.
Spring came early to Madison as the Madison District Garden Clubs’ members hosted a Standard Flower Show at the PBS-Wisconsin Garden and Landscape Expo in February. Highlighting design and gardening styles of the past centuries, the Flower Show welcomed Expo attendees into the exhibit hall. Tropical foliage plants, last summer’s flowering annuals, succulents, planters and woody plants brought “a breath of life” to Garden Expo according to one of the organizers. Floral design types ranged from traditional mass and still life to more advanced hanging spatial and tubular. Botanical arts created a touch of whimsy to the show with wreaths, collages and veggie inspired swags. Education exhibits displayed garden clubs activities since the early 1900’s and community involvement in sharing garden plenty with those in need. Viewed by almost 11,000 visitors, Gardening Through the Years showcased garden club activity and WGCF members from across the state. Ian Lewitz of PBS-Wisconsin interviewed the Flower Show Chair, Gerianne Holzman prior to the event. Interview link.
New, this year, the District sponsored a presentation loosely based on the TV show “Chopped.” Four WGCF members took on the Designer’s Challenge to create a floral masterpiece in front of a lively audience. Prior to going on stage, they did not know the style, materials or container of their design. They had to do all this in less than 30 minutes! The designers rose to the challenge and created lovely pieces to enhance the exhibit hall.
Citrus Tree - Arboreal Award
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Age of Aquarius - Tubular Design
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Decades of Door Decorating - Wreath
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Viewers Choice Award
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80 Years of Service
Congratulations to the Sunset Garden Club of the Madison District as they celebrate 80 years of gardening for good in their community. Always active in the community, Sunset Garden Club has been instrumental in creating Monarch Waystations/pollinator gardens at Fire Station #9 and also at Midtown Station.
An afternoon of celebration was held on Sunday, October 2nd at Olbrich Gardens in Madison.
An afternoon of celebration was held on Sunday, October 2nd at Olbrich Gardens in Madison.
Judges Council Symposium in Iowa
An advantage of being part of the NGC organization is the educational opportunities that you can participate in throughout the nation. Recently WGCF members Gerianne Holzman, Lynne Ehnert, Kerry Krokos and Wendy Kramer attended the 51st Iowa Federated Judges Council Symposium in Madrid, Iowa on August 23-24, 2021. It was a packed 2 days of learning how to judge “Cucurbita Genus: Pumpkins, Squash, Gourds”; “Foliage Container Plants in Horticulture Specialty Shows” how to “Beat the Clock”; “Ethics and Etiquette” and “Is It This or Is it That?” Design instructor, Julia Clevett, instructed us on comparing the differences between traditional, creative, and abstract creative designs. Horticulture and Flower Show procedure instructor, Dottie Howatt, taught us how to judge squash, foliage plants, in addition to etiquette and how to keep on time when judging a show. Dottie encouraged us to incorporate creative staging into the flower show.
A way to incorporate creative horticulture staging in a flower show using upside down fabric covered crates.
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A way to incorporate creative horticulture staging in a flower show using a wood or metal sculpture to hold plant material.
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In this creative design example, Julia encouraged us to keep the staging panel and underlay in proportion to the design.
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This is a traditional mass design. Note how your eye moves throughout the design and the lovely harmonious design colors.
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Hank Aaron Trail Tree Planting
The importance of trees for the environment cannot be underestimated. The Milwaukee District is doing its part to increase the tree cover along the Hank Aaron Trail in Milwaukee. On August 25th trees were planted in honor of a couple of people: NGC president, Mary Warshauer and Lynne Ehnert, former WGCF president. Lynne's president's project encouraged all WGCF members to plant trees throughout the state. The trees were donated by WGCF and the Tri-Council.
DNR and Urban Ecology Center workers helping to plant the tree in honor of current NGC President, Mary Warshauer.
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Diane Olsen, MDGC District Director, standing with a Red Oak Tree in honor of Lynne Ehnert.
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Diane Olsen standing with the tree for Mary Warshauer
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WGCF POLLINATOR GARDEN SIGNS
 Western Acres members promoting membership and offering pollinator signs at Brookfield's Farmers Market.
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Promote your pollinator garden(s) with an attractive sign! Orders may be placed online and will be delivered through WGCF’s District Directors. Orders are considered placed when payment is received. Clubs may combine their orders and submit them to make distribution easier. Cost per sign is $20.00. Suitable three foot metal posts are available from Menard’s, Home Depot or Fleet Farm.
Signs are 10″ x 15″ and are made out of coated aluminum composite with an average lifespan of 3 – 5 years. |
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If you need some to sell at events, contact your district director.
Order Form
Order Form
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The Wisconsin Garden Club Federation founded in 1928 is a charter member of the National Garden Club organization. As an organization, we are proud of our heritage of developing relationships with fellow gardeners, learning, and gardening for good in our communities.
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