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: 2021:
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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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Location780 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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