Upcoming Programs

  • ​​​ Kids in the Garden, Mondays at 4:00-5:30 pm and Tuesdays at 9:30 to 11:00 am – June 10/11, June 24/25, July 8/9, July 22/23, and August 5/6.  To pre-register and for more information call the Spooner Agriculture Research Station at 715-635-3506
  • Annual Twilight Tour in the Teaching and Display Garden Tuesday, August 13, 4:00 to Twilight   Features guest speakers, demonstrations, displays, vegetable tastings
  • 'Herbs: Now and Then' on Thursday, August 15, Noon-3:00pm as part of the Garden Tea event at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park, 8500 County Road U, Danbury, WI 54830  Phone: . There will be tea, lunch and a presentation by Master Gardener Volunteer- Kathyrn Schniedermayer.  Pre-register online or call 715.866.8890, there is a $17 charge. 
  • Meet Me in the Garden Series 
    *Thursday, August 29 - 6:00 to 7:30 pm Cutting Flower Garden  Learn tip and tricks of the art of flower arranging using both perennial and seasonal flowers from the garden.
    *Saturday, September 7 - 10:00 to Noon   Seed saving, Fall rejuvenation
  • Barron County Master Gardener Volunteer Training being offered Tuesdays, September 3-November 26, 2019 6:00-9:00pm.  Registration required with fee, deadline is August 6. More information contact Becky Schlety 715-537-6250 at Barron County Extension Office
There were 17 young gardeners at our first program.  More spaces available for the upcoming weeks.  Pre-register by calling the Station at 715-635-3506.  More information is available on our Kids in the Garden page. 

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​Congratulations to the class of 2019
Master Gardener Volunteers

Thirteen trainees completed the 2019 Master Gardener Volunteer training at the Spooner Agriculture Research Station.   They represent five Northwest Wisconsin counties including: Barron, Burnett, Douglas, Sawyer and Washburn.   More information is available on our press release page.  
Kids in the Garden started on June 10 for the 2019 season.  Sign-up for more sessions in the coming weeks. 
Level 1 - Master Gardener Training for 2019 being held March 23 through June 18 with 15 students at the Spooner Agricultural Research Station.
Mini-Master Gardener Short Course, Held at Bashaw Valley Greenhouse in Shell Lake - March 30, 2019

Twilight Garden Tour - August 14, 2018

A thunderstorm during set-up did not dampen the program during a beautiful summer evening and great attendance!