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Garden Expo 2013, April 6 at Central Lakes College.
Thank you to the 300+ participants that attended this year's event.
Garden Expo 2014, April 5 at Central Lakes College
Please check back in early January for Garden Expo 2014 details. If you would like to be on our e-mailing or postal mailing list, please contact Maggie Fuller.
Fall Gardening Series in Pequot Lakes Details
Visit our Community Events Calendar for a complete listing of presentations.
Educating people where they live and work
Crow Wing County Master Gardeners are University of Minnesota-trained volunteers whose job is to educate the public about a variety of horticulture subjects using readily-available, up-to-date research-based information. This educational effort is designed to enhance the public's quality of life and to promote good stewardship of the environment.
Crow Wing County Master Gardeners complete many hours of volunteer work each year, providing a valuable in-kind contribution to our county. These dollar figures quantify the enormous value that our volunteers provide to Crow Wing County.
In 2012 Master Gardeners completed a total of 3,721 Volunteer Hours. The estimated national dollar value of volunteer time for that year was $22.14 per hour, valuing their volunteer work at $82,382.94 for 2012.
To recognize the value of the work done by our program, Brainerd Restoration and Brainerd Main Street Program awarded in 2008 the "Spirit of Environmental Stewardship in Renovation" to Crow Wing County Master Gardeners and to Jackie Froemming, County Program Coordinator. The award was presented in recognition for the work done in 2007 related to the Crow Wing County Rain Garden Project in Brainerd, Minnesota.
For more information about the Master Gardener Program in Crow Wing County please contact:
Jackie Froemming
LOCAL EXTENSION EDUCATOR
Water Resources/Consumer Horticulture
COUNTY COORDINATOR
Master Gardener Program
Crow Wing County Extension Office
322 Laurel Street - Suite 22
Brainerd, MN 56401-3500
Phone: (218)824-1068
Fax: (218)824-1066
froem022@umn.edu
Junior Master Gardener Program
A partnership of MN 4-H Science, Engineering and Technology and U of M Extension Master Gardeners
New in 2009!
A total of six counties in greater Minnesota as well as the Metro area were selected as pilot sites for the Junior Master Gardener Program. Crow Wing County was one of those counties!
What is the JMG Program?
The Junior Master Gardener Program strives to increase Science, Engineering and Technology competencies in youth through gardening based experiences. In addition, young people will learn basic gardening techniques, foster interest in horticulture science, and horticulture industry.
Updates
For updates on this pilot project in Crow Wing County, click the links below:
Junior Master Gardeners of Crow Wing County - Great Green Gardeners!
4-H CWC Great Green Gardeners on ning.com
4-H JMG Pilot Project statewide on ning.com
FINAL REPORT
Our Great Green Gardeners in action!
May 2009
June 2009
July 2009
Ask a Master Gardener May-28-2013.pdf
Spring is finally here, time to start planting
Ancient and Modern Gardening Methods Defined for Healthy Spring Planting
Hollyhocks, Winemaking Grapes and Planting on Steep Slopes
Clivias an elegant choice to cheer up your winter
Kalanchoe, terrarium and trees not suitable for city lots
What shrubs will attract birds?
Native shrubs, lasagna gardening and sweet potatoes and yams
Spiders most likely not culprits of biting
Fall is coming - is your garden ready?
Dear Master Gardener, April, 2012
Crow Wing County Master Gardeners are great speakers!
Master Gardeners in Crow Wing County offer public presentations on many different horticulture-related topics.
Your group can request a Master Gardener to present at your meeting, program or any event where there is an audience eager to learn about gardening.
The public presentations offered by Crow Wing County Master Gardeners are scheduled through the Program County Coordinator. Normal scheduling requires at least two weeks advanced notice. Every effort will be made to find a speaker for every request received but please keep in mind that Master Gardeners are volunteers. Usually an honorarium is suggested for a public presentation. Please call the Program County Coordinator for additional information regarding honorarium.
If your group in Crow Wing County is interested in requesting a public presentation by a Crow Wing County Master Gardener please contact Jackie Froemming, Program County Coordinator at (218)824-1068 or at froem022@umn.edu.
Presentation Topics
BULBS and TUBERS
Summer Bulbs
Growing, Storing and Enjoying Dahlias - NEW in 2013
ANNUALS
Container Gardening
PERENNIALS
Growing Perennials
Hostas - NEW in 2011
Growing Hardy Roses Up North - NEW in 2012
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES
Ornamental Grasses
Exploring Unique Aesthetics of Ornamental Grasses - NEW in 2013
ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS AND TREES
FRUITS
VEGETABLES
Growing Vegetables
Victory Gardens
Gardening Small: Veggies in Pots
Gardening Small: Veggies in Raised Beds
Plot Style Community Gardening
Edible Landscaping - NEW in 2011
Lessons Learned on the Farm: Companion and Succession Planting - NEW in 2012
Garlic - NEW in 2012
Growing Great Tomatoes - NEW in 2013
Growing Great Vegetables - NEW in 2013
HERBS
Herbs
Basic Herbs Gardening - NEW in 2013
Know Your Herbs and How to Use Them - NEW in 2013
LAWN
Lawn Care
LANDSCAPE
Color Coordinating
Designing Perennial Gardens
ENVIRONMENTAL
Rain Gardens
Rain Barrels
Stormwater Management
Lakeshore Restoration
Composting
Vermicomposting
Mulch Matters
The Green Gardener's Guide
Water Wisely - NEW in 2011
Kids Can Compost Too! - NEW in 2013
OTHERS
Master Gardener Program
Weekend Gardener - Horticulture for Busy People
Low-Maintenance Gardening
Wildflowers
Houseplants
Butterfly Gardening
Starting Plants from Seeds
Starting Seeds Indoor
Deer Deterrents
Oh Dear, Deer!
Shade Gardening
Vines
Growing and Using Gourds
Aquatic Plants
Slides of Beautiful Gardens
Spring Garden Preparation / Maintenance
Fall Garden Preparation / Maintenance
The Beekeeper's Garden
Photographing Your Garden
Toxic Plants
Edible Flowers - NEW in 2011
Gardening Tips for Almost Every Letter - NEW in 2011
Holiday Pizzazz - Using Plants in Your Holiday Decor - NEW in 2011
Age is No Excuse, Get Out and Garden - NEW in 2012
The Art of the Kitchen Garden - NEW in 2012
Extending the Growing Season in Minnesota - NEW in 2012
Basic Botany for Gardeners - NEW in 2012
Build Your Own Terrarium - NEW in 2012
Frugal Gardening - NEW in 2013
Create the Beauty, Month by Month - NEW in 2013
Seed Saving Tips - NEW in 2013
No Deer! Not My Garden Tonight - NEW in 2013
"Lemons" for Your Kitchen Garden - NEW in 2013
City Chickens: Keeping a Backyard Flock - NEW in 2013
Beginner Gardening: How to Get Started - NEW in 2013
Fairy Gardens - NEW in 2013
Master Gardeners are required to volunteer a minimum of 50 hours the first year and 25 hours annually thereafter. Most often Master Gardeners volunteer many more hours than what is required of them.
In 2006 Master Gardeners completed a total of 1,649 Volunteer Hours. The estimated national dollar value of volunteer time for that year was $18.77 per hour, valuing their volunteer work at $30,951.73 for 2006.
In 2007 Master Gardeners completed a total of 2,227 Volunteer Hours. The estimated national dollar value of volunteer time for that year was $19.51 per hour, valuing their volunteer work at $43,448.77 for 2007.
In 2008 Master Gardeners completed a total of 2,363 Volunteer Hours. The estimated national dollar value of volunteer time for that year was $20.25 per hour, valuing their volunteer work at $47,850.75 for 2008.
In 2009 Master Gardeners completed a total of 2,943 Volunteer Hours. The estimated national dollar value of volunteer time for that year was $20.85 per hour, valuing their volunteer work at $61,362.00 for 2009.
In 2010 Master Gardeners completed a total of 3,275 Volunteer Hours. The estimated national dollar value of volunteer time for that year was $21.36 per hour, valuing their volunteer work at $69,954.00 for 2010.
In 2011 Master Gardeners completed a total of 4,306 Volunteer Hours. The estimated national dollar value of volunteer time for that year was $21.79 per hour, valuing their volunteer work at $93,827.74 for 2011.
In 2012 Master Gardeners completed a total of 3,721 Volunteer Hours. The estimated national dollar value of volunteer time for that year was $22.14 per hour, valuing their volunteer work at $82,382.94 for 2012.
These dollar figures quantify the enormous value that our volunteers provide to Crow Wing County.
Crow Wing County Master Gardeners participate in many different types of volunteer work like community beautification projects, community educational projects and community environmental projects. Listed below are some of our past and current projects:
Beautification Projects
Educational Projects
Environmental Projects
Miscellaneous Activities
