Wisconsin Garden Club Federation
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NGC Schools

WGCF in coordination with the National Garden Club, Inc. offer members and non-members the opportunity to receive in depth learning in four areas:  environmental, flower shows, gardening, and landscape design.   The curriculum for these courses has been established by NGC and is taught by experts in the field.  At the completion of each school, members may take an exam to receive credit toward a nationally accredited certification.  
NGC Schools
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Symposiums and Refreshers

Offered by WGCF at various times in various locations:


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ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOOL
Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.
-Frank Lloyd Wright

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Environmental Schools teach environmental literacy to cherish, protect and conserve the living earth.

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FLOWER SHOW SCHOOL

This NGC school teaches you all you need to know about entering, judging, and running a flower show.



PictureGreen Bay Botanical Gardens Greenhouse
GARDENING SCHOOL
Covers all of the gardening basics:   soil structure, planting, plant identification, plant diseases, pruning and more.  Topics of local interest are also addressed.  Gardeners of all experience levels benefit from this series.

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LANDSCAPE DESIGN SCHOOL
Professional landscape architects provide instruction on site evaluation, principles and background of landscape design, and creating a plan for your yard.  

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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.  

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Overview
    • President's Message
    • President's Projects
    • Blue Star/Gold Star Memorial Markers
    • Memorials & Tributes
    • History
    • Calendar
    • Connections
    • Contact Us
  • News & Events
    • Convention 2025 >
      • Handouts & Info
    • Convention 2024
    • Futures
    • Plant Sales & Garden Tours >
      • Madison District Garden Tour
  • District Clubs
    • Club Overview
    • Benefits of Membership
    • Join a Club >
      • Organize a Club
    • Fox River
    • Madison
    • Milwaukee
    • Sheboygan
    • St. Croix
    • Club Highlights
  • Education
    • Education Overview
    • NGC Schools >
      • Environmental School
      • Flower Show School
      • Gardening School
      • Landscape Design School
    • Symposiums and Refreshers
    • Flower Shows >
      • Design >
        • Floral Design Types
      • Horticulture
      • Special Exhibits
      • Planning a Show
      • Preparing Entry Cards
    • Wisconsin Judges Council >
      • Ten Top Reasons
    • Tri-Council
    • Youth Activities
  • AWARDS
    • Awards Overview
    • WGCF Awards
    • Grants >
      • Grants Awarded
    • Scholarships
    • Youth Awards
  • Publications
  • Forms
  • Members Only