Racine Kenosha Master Gardener Association

06/23/2026

WILD ONES

*Root River Chapter*
MEMBER GARDEN TOUR

Twin Lakes, WI
Saturday, July 11, 2026
10:00am - 12:00PM
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Wild Ones promotes native
landscapes through education,
advocacy, and collaborative action.
Native plants help protect and restore
biodiversity, improve air and water
quality and provide wildlife with quality
food and shelter. Our vision is native
plants and natural landscapes in every
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06/20/2026

Want to be a Master Gardener in Wisconsin?
Here’s how to get started.
If you love digging in the dirt, growing plants, volunteering in your community, and sharing knowledge with others, then the Wisconsin Extension Master Gardener Program may be right for you. The process to join starts in fall. Learn what it takes to become a Master Gardener.

How to get started
Step 1 | Participate in an approved learning opportunity.
To be a successful Master Gardener, you need foundational knowledge about growing and caring for plants in Wisconsin. Extension offers a comprehensive online gardening course to prepare individuals for the Master Gardener Program.

This course, Growing and Caring for Plants in Wisconsin: Foundations in Gardening, occurs annually from September through December. Registration opens in July each year. This approved learning opportunity is led by Extension Horticulture staff and subject matter experts. It focuses on objectives and topics covered in the Wisconsin Extension Master Gardener Program Onboarding exam.

Step 2 | Complete the Master Gardener Onboarding course.
The online Onboarding course introduces you to the requirements of the Wisconsin Extension Master Gardener Program. The course takes place in February and March each year. As part of the course, participants must pass the horticulture entrance exam, which requires a score of 70% or better.

Become a Master Gardener You don’t need to know everything about gardening to become a Master Gardener — you’ll continue to learn the more you participate in the program. You do need to be committed to lifelong learning and community service, as these are the cornerstones of the Wisconsin Ex...

06/11/2026

UW Extension Forestry
Almost ripe! Can we get some love for the serviceberry or juneberry (Amelanchier species)? This native small tree or shrub can be found primarily in forests, woodland edges, and open fields. As their name suggests, serviceberries provide incredible pollinator benefits in the spring and tasty berries for wildlife and people in early summer.
Serviceberries have become common replacements for removed ash trees in many municipalities. Will you be harvesting serviceberries this June? Or are you thinking about planting serviceberries on your property to enhance wildlife habitat?

Visit our website to learn more about foods that you can grow and gather in your woods:

Beyond Timber: Grow and Gather in Your Woods Jump to section: > Understory plants & fungi > Tree crops > Firewood & fence posts > Seeds for planting > Carbon Jump to section: > Understory plants & fungi > Tree crops > Firewood & fence posts > Seeds for planting > Carbon Timber is far […]

06/07/2026

University of Illinois Extension
When it comes to adding native grasses to your landscape, these four options are tried and true:
• Prairie dropseed: Great for sunny areas with some moisture
• Little bluestem: Four-season interest with colorful foliage and fluffy seeds
• River oats: Good for containers, grows in sun and shade
• Side oats gramma: A delicate grass that works as groundcover in sunny, dry areas

Explore more in the latest Grasses at a Glance blog.

With: University of Illinois Extension - AJMPU Unit

06/06/2026

Who are the unsung pollinators visiting flowers and gardens at night? Moths!

June 5: Moth Gardening, Amazing Pollinators of the Night

Butterflies are one of the most popular garden themes, but what about their nighttime counterparts? Moths, the stunning, majestic insects of the evening, are important pollinators.

Join in for a lively discussion of moth identification, life cycle, and strategies to use to attract moths to a landscape.

Monthly webinars begin at 1:30 p.m. on select Tuesdays and are free to attend.

The Four Seasons Gardening series focuses on home gardening, environmental stewardship, and backyard food production and is led by Extension horticulture experts. Registration is required at the link below.

🔗 Get registered for Moth Gardening: Amazing Pollinators of the Night at https://go.illinois.edu/FourSeasons

06/01/2026

University of Illinois Extension

Does anyone have a Three Sisters Garden style growing this season?

Not sure what that means? Tune in to as hosts Ken and Chris dig into the planting system that brings corn, beans, and squash together in a mutually beneficial way.

Explore the Indigenous history and cultural significance of Three Sisters, how these three crops support one another in the garden, and tips for trying it at home.

🎧 Watch the videocast version at https://youtu.be/EZmR9h-dhmQ

🎧 Listen to anywhere you get your podcasts or online at https://extension.illinois.edu/podcasts/good-growing/ep-252-growing-together-three-sisters-gardening-goodgrowing

🔗BONUS: Explore a little more about companion planting in the Flowers, Fruits, and Frass at https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/flowers-fruits-and-frass/2023-03-10-grow-more-productive-garden-little-imagination-and-hardworking-plant-combinations

University of Illinois Extension Calhoun/Cass/Greene/Morgan/Scott counties | University of Illinois Extension Henderson, Knox, McDonough, & Warren Co. | U of I Extension-Livingston, McLean, Woodford Counties

05/27/2026

Flitting from one flower to the next, pollinators are among the most essential species to sustain ecosystems and biodiversity. In the U.S alone, 150 crops rely on pollinators to produce a third of its food supply.

This June, celebrate National Pollinator Month by learning how to provide food and shelter to pollinators, and become more aware of native plants that attract them at local Extension Events.

Read more about upcoming events at https://extension.illinois.edu/news-releases/grow-healthier-ecosystems-home-pollinator-month

Add these pollinator events to your calendar at https://extension.illinois.edu/newsletters/global/2026-pollinator-month

05/18/2026

Wisconsin Horticulture Extension
Join the UW-Madison Extension Horticulture Program for Ask Your Gardening Question: LIVE, a free online program where you can connect directly with plant health experts from UW. The next session is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, don’t miss this opportunity to connect with horticulture professionals and grow your knowledge.

Register for free at go.wisc.edu/aygq052026

05/07/2026

Great group of volunteers from Insinkerator got the Teaching Garden ready for planting today. The garden sparkles--all tidy and surrounding area trash free.

05/07/2026

Wisconsin Horticulture Extension
Join us Thursday, May 14, from 6–7 p.m. for a free webinar with Ann Kowenstrot, Diversified Vegetable Educator, exploring rhubarb history, production, and management. We will also cover what growers and gardeners need to know for successful rhubarb production and care. This session will provide practical, research-based information for both home gardeners and small scale producers.

Can't make it during the scheduled webinar? Don't fret. Register anyways, and we will email you the recorded webinar as soon as it's available! 🥬

Register for free at go.wisc.edu/RhubarbMay2026