“It tastes like sunshine,” Farm Program Director of Grow and Gather Farm Anna Zimmer said as she put a yellow cherry tomato in her mouth, straight off the vine.
For many, Motherâs Day marks the unofficial start of gardening season. Itâs a common rule that planting should occur after the holiday.Â
For those looking to get their garden started, the St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners is here to help.Â
The group, made up of St. Croix and Pierce county master gardeners, serves as a source for advice and resources specific to the local area.Â
Itâs monthly meetings on various horticulture topics are open to the public. On May 27, the group will hear a presentation on caring for trees.Â
The groupâs annual plant sale will be Saturday, June 5 at the Octagon House.Â
Grow Together with multi-county garden seminar
The Growing Together Western Wisconsin 2021 Spring Garden Seminar is open to the public with virtual presentations in February and March. Written By: Rebecca C. Mariscal | 3:47 pm, Feb. 8, 2021 ×
Melinda Myers will lead the Feb. 27, 2021, session of Growing Together, a spring garden seminar offered virtually over four weekends. Submitted photo
The St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners have partnered with other associations in Barron, Chippewa, Dunn and Eau Claire counties to put on an annual gardening seminar this year in February and March.
Typically the St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners, made up of members from Pierce and St. Croix counties, have held an annual, in-person seminar, but the COVID-19 pandemic canceled last year’s event and prompted a new format for this year.