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Spooner Agriculture Research Station Teaching and Display Gardens

Open to the public for self-guided tours during day light hours seven days a week mid-May through mid-September.  There are events throughout the growing season at the gardens.   The Teaching and Display Garden is a joint effort between the Spooner Agriculture Research Station, operated by the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agriculture and Life Science, the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension, area Wisconsin Master Gardeners and volunteers.  
 
History:  The garden originated in 1999.  See how it has evolved over the years by clicking here. 

The Teaching and Display garden is one of eight All American Selection (AAS) display gardens in Wisconsin.   Gardens provide the public with an opportunity to view the newest AAS Winners.     The Spooner Agriculture Research Station Teaching & Display Garden has been a multiple-year award winner in the All-American Selections Landscape Design Contest.  To learn more about All American Selections - go to their website. 

2022: 
  • Garden Layout

2021: 
  • ​Map of Children's Garden
  • ​Grapes and Hops
  • Vegetables Map
  • Pinwheel Plots
  • Sensory Garden
  • Monarch and Pollinator Sanctuary Garden Layout

2020: 
  • Pinwheel Tour
  • Aerial Tour of Garden
  • ​Garden Layout
  • Raised Bed Construction Plans

2019: 
  • ​Garden Layout

2018: 
  • Monarch and Pollinator Sanctuary Garden Layout
  • Monarch and Pollinator Sanctuary Plant List
  • All American Selection Display Bed Pinwheel Layout
  • All American Selections Display Beds Plant List 
  • 2018 Virtual Garden Tour Book - Vegetable Layout and Plant List

2017:  
  • Garden Layout
  • All American Selection Layout and Plant List
  • 2017 Virtual Garden Tour Book​
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Aerial views (top) of the Teaching and Display Garden and (bottom) the All America Selections display beds in 2019. 
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Location

780 Orchard Lane
Spooner, WI  54801
715-635-3735

Orchard Lane is located 1.5 miles east of Spooner on State Highway 70 or 1/2 mile west of Highways 70/53 interchange.

Website:  http://spooner.ars.wisc.edu/demonstration-garden/




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Visit the Teaching & Display Gardens

The Teaching and Display Gardens  are a joint effort between the Spooner Agriculture Research Station, operated by the University of Wisconsin - Madison College of Agriculture and Life Science, the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension and area UW-Extension Master Gardener Volunteers.  

Open to the public for self-guided tours during day light hours seven days a week mid-May through mid-September. 

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    • 2021 Handouts
    • 2020 Handouts
    • 2019 Event Handouts
    • 2018 Handouts
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    • 2016 Handouts & Slides
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