Sheboygan County Master
Gardener Program
About Master Gardeners
 Master Gardeners are individuals who have an interest in horticulture, have taken Master Gardener training offered by UW-Extension and share their time and expertise with others. It is the acquisition of knowledge, the skill in gardening, and giving back to the community that distinguishes UW-Extension Master Gardeners from other gardeners.
The purpose of the Wisconsin Master Gardener Program is to provide unbiased, research-based horticultural information to the citizens of Wisconsin through Master Gardener volunteers. Master Gardeners receive training in horticulture through the University of Wisconsin Extension. In return for their training, Master Gardeners volunteer in UW-Extension horticulture programs and projects which enhance the community.
The first Master Gardener Program was initiated in Washington State in 1972. In response to overwhelming requests for horticulture information, Extension Agents came up with the idea of trading specialized training in horticulture for a commitment to spend a specified number of hours doing volunteer outreach work for extension. The Extension Master Gardener Program started in Sheboygan County in 1988. There are currently about 75 members in the Sheboygan County association. |
Wisconsin
Master Gardener State Program
 Sheboygan County Master Gardeners Calendar of Events (2 pages, 124 KB)
 Sheboygan County Master Gardener Newsletter (10 pages, 571KB)
Purple Loosestrife Eradication Program (2 pages, 1,026 KB)
Sheboygan County Master Gardener 2007 Annual Report (1 pages, 40 KB)
Master Gardener Volunteer and Continuing Education Hours Report Form (2 pages, 140 KB)
Reference Guide (24 pages, 358 KB)
Videos for Master Gardeners (1 page, 46KB)
Sheboygan County Master Gardener's Bylaws (6 pages, 144 KB)
Ozaukee County Master Gardeners |
 Master Gardeners provide
many services to the UW-Extension Service and their communities.
They use their knowledge, talents, and skills on various projects
and activities, such as: answering horticultural questions and
phone calls at their local county extension office, sponsoring
clinics and educational programs, developing educational displays,
and giving horticultural presentations. Master Gardeners also
assist with youth gardening programs, plant demonstration and
city beautification gardens, conduct horticultural therapy programs
at nursing homes, write newspaper columns, do radio programs,
and assist with the coordination and management of the local Master
Gardener program.
In the Master Gardener Program, you receive 36-40 hours of horticultural
training with UW-Extension university specialists and faculty.
You pay for your instructional materials, which you keep. Class
registration costs are in the $125.00 range.
To become a certified
member, you need to attend the designated training sessions, pass
a final exam, and volunteer time to your community. To remain
certified, each year you will need to take 10 hours of continuing
education and volunteer 24 hours of your time.
Besides the educational
and community service aspect of the Master Gardener program, gardeners
get to know others with similar interests. They share their gardening
experiences and, occasionally, their plants.
 For
more information: If you're ready to get involved, contact
any Master Gardener or your Sheboygan County UW-Extension office
at 920-467-5742. You can also Email: michael.ballweg@ces.uwex.edu
for more information.
Contacts:
Dave Klefstad
126 Highland Drive
Glenbeulah, WI 53023
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Michael Ballweg, Agricultural Agent
UW-Extension-Sheboygan County
5 University Drive
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 459-5904
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Benefits of being
an UW-Extension Master Gardener:
- You increase your knowledge of gardening and horticulture
- You are able to help others in your community
- You meet many interesting people who all share a common love
of plants and gardening
- You keep current on the latest trends in horticulture through
workshops, conferences, and newsletters.
Sheboygan County
Board of Directors, 2008
- Dave Klefstad - President
- Steve Stuebs - Vice-President
- Judy Prange - Secretary
- Rhonda Barts - Treasurer
- Chuck Bartelt
- Sherry Speth
- Kathy Wagner
Sheboygan County
Master Gardener Projects for 2007
Projects |
Project Chairs and Co-chairs |
| Annual Business Meeting |
Steve Stuebs |
| Bookworm Garden |
Monika Kestell |
| Education & Program Committee |
Bonnie Grossenbach |
| Garden Walk |
Barb Schneiderhan & RoseMarie Hassman |
| Habitat for Humanity |
Rebecca Eyer |
| Horticultural Hotline |
Mary Foemmel, Barb Voigt, and LInda Zallar |
| Horticulture Referrals at Work or Home
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Terry Hartle-Feldner, Mary Rhines, Barb Schneiderhan, Sherry Speth, Steve Stuebs, & Linda Zallar |
| Kohler Andre State Park |
Sue Mathews |
| Kohler Foundation/Waelderhaus Herb Garden
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Dave Klefstad |
| Master Gardener Newsletter |
Dave Klefstad |
Mentor Committee |
Judy Prange |
| October 11th Memorial and Dutch Settlement
Historical Marker |
Lori Walker |
Plank Road Trail Trailhead Maintenance
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Erie Avenue - Rhonda Barts
Sheboygan Falls - Annie Horzen & Chuck Bartelt
Greenbush - Diane Lueke
Hwy 57 - Plymouth - Kendra Ford
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Plymouth Mill Street Railroad Overpass |
Terry Hartle-Feldner |
| Purple Loosestrife Biocontrol |
Sherry Speth & Linda Zallar |
| Rocky Knoll Landscaping |
Monika Kestell |
| Sensory and Peace Tree Gardens |
Barb Pence |
Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice |
Ruth Davis |
| Sheboygan County Fair |
Sue Droll & Sherry Speth |
| Speakers Bureau |
Terry Hartle-Feldner, Jim Hasenstein, Monika Kestell, and Lori Walker |
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