Chippewa County

Courthouse, Room 13

711 N. Bridge Street

Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

President’s Message

Inside this issue:

President’s Message

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Calendar of

Events

2

Chippewa

County CVMGA

Information

2

CVMGA Meeting

Minutes

3-4

CVMGA

Committees

4

Upcoming

Events/Education

Opportunities

5

2017 CMMGA

Annual Report

5-6

Recent Events 7

CVMGA Think

Spring Brochure

8-9

Eau Claire County Winter Garden Seminar

10-11

Chippewa County Conservation Tree Order Program

12-17

Welcome to 2018 and our white Wisconsin wonderland. As Master Gardeners, I hope you appreciate the purpose and beauty of each season. What better things to consider during these cold winter months than taking time for further education, planning and thinking of Spring? Our annual Think Spring Garden Seminar is quickly approaching and members are finalizing important details. Please plan to attend and invite a friend to Think Spring on February 17th. If that date doesn’t work for you, review the many educational opportunities listed in the newsletter. With a new year comes a few changes within the CVMGA. New officers have taken their positions to serve you this year. Please get to know our 2018 slate of officers. President: Dora Wood, President Elect: Sue Crisp, Past President: Laura Kasdorf, Treasurer: Cathy Lombard, Secretary: Gail Fox. Don’t forget to review our very important list of Directors At Large Board Members. I hope to see you at Think Spring! Dora Wood CVMGA President

Calendar of Events 2018

February 17 Think Spring Seminar, Avalon Hotel and Conference Center, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. March 12 CBMGA Meeting, Bridgewater Restaurant, 6:30 p.m. 30 Conservation Tree Order Due April 9 CVMGA Meeting, Chippewa County Courthouse, Room 16, 6:30 p.m. 20 Tentative Pick Up of Conservation Tree Order

CHIPPEWA COUNTY MASTER GARDENER INFORMATION

2018 BOARD of DIRECTORS

President: Dora Wood

President Elect: Sue Crisp

Past President: Laura Kasdorf

Secretary: Gail Fox (2018)

Treasurer: Cathy Lombard

Membership Director: Mary Jo Fleming

Directors at Large: Shirley Blizek

Elaine Olsen

Stacey Mazur (2017)

Mary Jo Fleming (2017)

Sandy Kenner (2017)

Rosie Weber

Elections are held each November.

Newsletter Deadline

Information for the Master Gardener Newsletter is

due by the 15th of the month, for the next month’s

newsletter.

UW-Extension Office Contacts, 715-726-7950

Jerry Clark, Crops & Soils Agent, jerome.clark@ces.uwex.edu

Heather Lubs, Administrative Assistant III, hlubs@co.chippewa.wi.us

CVMGA Committees

Pollinator Garden: Mary Jo Fleming bingnjo@charter.net Think Spring Seminar: Laura Kasdorf wolterkasdorf@sbcglobal.net (715-726-1963) Exhibits/Activities: Mary Jo Fleming Linda Stockinger ldstocking@aol.com Programming: Laura Kasdorf Bluebird Trail: Mary Jo Fleming

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Meeting Minutes

Chippewa Valley Master Gardener Association Meeting Minutes November 13, 2017 - 6:30PM Chippewa County Courthouse

In attendance: Sharon Bergstad; Sandy Kenner; Shirley Blizek; Rosie Weber; Peggy Sprague; Elaine Olson; Sue Crisp; Cathy Lombard; Stacy Bucheger-Mazur; Mary Jo Fleming; Laura Kasdorf; Dora Wood; Jerry Clark; and Gail Fox. Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Laura Kasdorf at 6:43 PM. Minutes: Peggy Sprague made a motion to ap-prove the minutes of the October meeting. The mo-tion was seconded by Sue Crisp and was passed unanimously without changes. Treasurer’s Report: Shirley Blizek reported the current balance of accounts at $16,855.27. Officer and Committee Reports:

a. President comments: Laura reviewed the four

goals established in 2011 for the CVMGA and handed out her annual report to the group demonstrating for all how our projects align very well with our goals. She congratulated and thanked everyone for all of their work this year and the contributions made that have a direct positive impact on our community and the envi-ronment. Jerry Clark handed out a copy of his annual report submitted to the state which high-lighted our significant projects, activities, and volunteer service for the year. b. Grant Projects -- Dora updated the group

regarding the Chippewa Falls Senior Center “Winter Porch Pot” Class. There were 18 participants and Sue, Rosie, Shirley and Do-ra helped the participants make beautiful Porch Pots for their homes. Two extra porch pots were made for the Senior Center as a Thank You for hosting. Dora thanked every-one for their assistance in making this pro-ject a very successful event.

c. WIMGA –Cathy reported on the 2017 WIM-GA “Autumn on the Prairie” Conference she attended in West Bend, WI. One of the most interesting and useful presentations she saw addressed some of the tools and the body

mechanics of “Adaptive Gardening”. She also reported on the upcoming WIMGA 2018 Conference, “Autumn at the River” at the Lismore on September 21-22, 2018 in Eau Claire. Our group will be involved with raf-fles for the 2-day event. More information about the conference can be found at: www.wimgaconferences.com .

d. Newsletter – submissions always welcome – January/February issue to be worked on. Please send information directly to Heather marked clearly for inclusion in the newslet-ter.

e. Programs/Meetings December 2

nd—Evergreen Centerpiece

Workshop at the Avalon. 8AM breakfast; 9AM -12 workshop. Bring your own con-tainer/vase.

Laura presented a schedule of programs for 2018. The group worked together to fill in all of the dates and a full slate of pro-grams for 2018 is in place.

January 8 - Sandy Kenner will make a presentation about Beekeeping at our 6:30PM meeting at the Courthouse.

f. Think Spring—February 17th –Avalon. Mary Jo and Sharon worked to find our speakers and will be following up with them and get-ting the details of the presentations for the brochure. Sandy has worked on the menu choices and the group made a decision on the lunch to be served. Dora will be calling and following up to secure vendors. The bro-chure and posters will be worked on with Heather in the near future. Shirley will give Heather the mailing/email lists for sending out the brochure.

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CVMGA Committees

Master Gardeners Association has a variety of committees our volunteers can participate in. Please see the descriptions below and contact the committee lead if you are interested in helping. Pollinator Garden Committee: Help plant, label, and manage the native plant pollinator garden at Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. Think Spring Committee 2018: Help organize venue, speakers, and vendors for 2018.

Exhibits/Activities Committees: Keep our mas-ter gardener exhibits up to date and work on activi-ties that we can use at venues such as fairs and other events where we are invited to display what we do. Program Committee: Work with the board to set up programs and activities for CVMGA members. Bluebird Committee: Organize a schedule for the nesting season and plan work parties to clean and repair boxes on the Old Abe Bluebird Trail.

January/February 2018 Page 4 Meeting Minutes (cont’d)

Unfinished Business: none New Business:

a. Treasurer and President Elect positions are

open for election. Sue Crisp has indicated her interest in becoming our new President Elect. Cathy Lombard has indicated her interest in be-coming our new Treasurer. With no other nomi-nees coming forward, Sharon Bergstad made a motion to accept the slate of officers as present-ed and Sandy Kenner seconded the motion. The motion passed. Laura Kasdorf will become our Past President, President Elect Dora Wood will become our President; Sue Crisp will become our President Elect; Cathy Lombard will become our Treasurer; and Gail Fox will remain as our Secretary. Our Board Members-at-Large will be: Shirley Blizek; Sharon Bergstad; Sandy Kenner; Mary Jo Fleming; Elaine Olsen; Stacy Bucheger-Mazur; and Rosie Weber. Thank you and wel-come to our new and returning members of the Board. Laura Kasdorf will hold a meeting in De-cember for all of the Board to get together and become familiar with our roles and the timeline of activities to fulfill our goals.

b. The 2018 Budget was presented by Shirley Blizek. After discussion and some adjustments, Sandy Kenner moved to approve the budget with the changes, seconded by Sharon Bergstad.

c. Laptop for projector needs updating. Mary Jo

will go to Krista Computers (where the computer was purchased) to get feedback and assess the need to replace it. She will bring along the pro-

jector to explain how the computer and projector are being used together for the best advice go-ing forward. Our computer and projector are cur-rently used by not only our group, but also the Lake Wissota Garden Club, and the Lake Asso-ciation. This makes it possible to ask the other two groups to contribute towards the purchase of new equipment when it is needed. Mary Jo will report her findings back to the Board at the January meeting.

d. A concern came forward about the registration fees vs the increased cost of “Think Spring”. Sue Crisp made a motion to increase the cost of “Think Spring” registration from $25.00 (early bird) and $30.00 (after February 7th) to a new fee of $30.00 (early bird- before Feb 7

th) and

$35.00 (after February 7th and at the door). Sha-ron Bergstad seconded the motion and the mo-tion passed.

e. Executive Committee Meeting to outline timeline

of duties of officers. Laura Kasdorf will hold a meeting in December for all of the Board to get together and become familiar with our roles and the timeline of activities to fulfill our goals.

Around the Room: Thank you to all attending our Annual Meeting tonight! Meeting Adjourned: Laura Kasdorf adjourned the meeting at 8:34PM. Respectfully submitted, Gail Fox

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Upcoming Events/Education Opportunities

Eau Claire Master Gardeners Winter Garden Seminar on February 3, 2018 at Chippewa Valley Technical College, 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Brochure can be found in this newsletter. Lake Wissota Garden Club hosting “A Kinder, Friend-lier Garden” by Mary Jo Fleming on February 8, 2018 at the Lafayette Town Hall. Wisconsin Public Television Garden Expo, February 9-11, 2018 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI. Dunn County Master Gardener Gardening Seminar on March 3, 2018 at the Dunn County Community Services Building, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Lake Wissota Garden Club hosting “Foraging for Wild Edibles” by Jim Schweibert on March 6, 2018 at the Lafayette Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Grafting Workshop on Saturday, March 10 at Al-brecht’s Nursery. Call 715-723-8001 for more infor-mation, costs, or to register. Hands on Pruning workshop on Saturday, March 24th at Albrecht’s Nursery. Call 715-723-8001 for details, and to register. $40 WIMGA Autumn at the River Conference at the Lis-more Hotel in Eau Claire, September 21-22, 2018. Event hosted by the St. Croix, Eau Claire, Dunn, Chippewa and Barron County Master Gardener Asso-ciations.

2017 Chippewa Valley Master Gardener Association Annual Report In 2011, the CVGA board met to set goals for the organization that would align with the stated purpose de-fined in the by-laws of the organization. They did a great job. ARTICLE 2 - PURPOSE -The purpose of this organization shall be to educate and promote environmental stewardship in collaboration with UW Extension by developing an appreciation for and understanding of horti-cultural practices for all Master Gardener Volunteers and residents of the Chippewa Valley and the Western District of Wisconsin without the inclusion of any purpose or intention of carrying on any business, trade, avo-cation or profession for profit. The educational purpose shall fall within the specified guidelines of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. The four goals established in 2011 and how we met them in 2017: Encourage CVMGA (volunteers) to be active in the Association and become involved in a variety of volunteer opportunities. Communication through newsletter and email updates to all certified Master Gardeners of meeting dates

and project participation possibilities. Contact made with new Master Gardener interns with introduction to CVMGA program. Opportunities for individual volunteering in the community promoted to Master Gardeners. Grant application process established for Master Gardeners to pursue one time projects with financial

support of CVMGA. Recognition of project participation and achievements. December and August social/creative events for members. Appointed local rep to WIMGA and committee volunteers for 2018 Eau Claire based WIMGA conference.

January/February 2018 Page 6

2017 Chippewa Valley Master Gardener Association Annual Report (cont’d) Provide research based educational opportunities for members and area residents. Think Spring Garden Seminar sponsored by Master Gardeners for Master Gardeners and the public fea-

tures 9 topics by 8 speakers. Make CVMGA volunteers aware of educational seminars hosted by other MG groups at regional and state

level, and by other local gardening clubs. Supported grant projects by members – Lake Wissota State Park pollinator garden and evergreen work-

shop at Senior Center in 2017. Master Gardener speakers present to local groups on request. Participation in Outdoor Edventure. Informational signage and plant labeling at NWSF pollinator garden with displays, lectures, and hands-on

demonstrations during fair week. Promote environmental stewardship by advocating the use of sustainable horticultural practices. Native plant education – Fair booth, LWSP and NWSF pollinator gardens. Bluebird Trail MG speakers presenting to local groups on request. Emphasis on these topics at Think Spring Seminar. Participation in and promotion of Chippewa County Land Conservation tree sale. Support of community gardens in the county with emphasis on IPM practices Support UW-Extension by sharing our skills with the public. Master Gardener Volunteer presentations at Think Spring and the Northern Wisconsin State Fair and to

other groups as requested. Topics in 2017 included: straw bale gardening, backyard wildlife, preserving produce, evergreen centerpiece design, amazing monarchs, common garden pests, monarch waystations, beekeeping, and favorite garden tool show and tell by all members.

Display board and booth promoting CVMGA at Think Spring and the Northern Wisconsin State Fair along with costumed ambassadors promoting the pollinator message.

Bloomer Library summer gardening program Newspaper articles written by Master Gardeners for Chippewa Herald and Volume One Magazine. Facebook page. Thank you to all Master Gardeners who contributed to helping the association meet these goals in 2017. The hundreds of volunteer hours we collectively report each year reflect the commitment of our group toward making CVMGA an organization that has a real impact on the community’s understanding of horticul-tural and environmental issues. The education we provide enables us all to be better stewards of our environ-ment. Laura Kasdorf, CVMGA Past President

Recent Events

January/February 2018 Page 7

On Thursday, November 9th the Chippewa Falls Senior Center hosted a Winter Porch Pot class. There were 18 participants with a total of 24 porch pots being completed. Master Gardener Volunteers: Rosie Weber, Sue Crisp, Shirley Blizek and Dora Wood assisted participants in creating their porch pots. A special thank you to Shirley and Rose Brandt for making custom bows. A Q & A, along with identification of the types of pine, spruce, cedar, dogwood, hydrangea, cones, and embellishments used was part of the educational component. A fun and productive time was had by all involved. Expenses of ($195) included: sand to fill the pots, ribbon, and embellishments. All of the

evergreens, cones, dogwood, hydrangeas, most of the pots, and more were donated by Master Gardener Volunteers. Thank you for the Chippewa Valley Mas-ter Gardener Grant to offset the costs of this project for the seniors who partic-ipated. They were thrilled with making a beautiful pot at a exceptionally low cost. The mini-mal fee ($10.00) charged was all giv-en to the Chippewa Fall Senior Center. Dora Wood, Chippewa Valley Master Gardener Volunteer, Winter Porch Pot Coordinator

Holiday Centerpiece Workshop A number of CVMGV’s met on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the Bridgewater Restaurant to make evergreen table toppers. Under the direction of CVMGV Shirley

Blizek, Master Gardener had a great time and made some awesome creations.

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CHIPPEWA COUNTY CONSERVATION TREE ORDER PROGRAM

The Chippewa County Dept. of Land Conservation & Forest Management is sponsoring a Conservation Tree Program to encourage tree planting. A mixture of

conifers, hardwoods, and shrubs are available for purchase as 1-3 year old bare root tree and shrub seedlings.

They are available in multiples of 10, sorted by the same tree or shrub species, with a minimum order of 10 seedlings and a maximum order of 300 seedlings.

The deadline to submit your order is March 30, 2018 with pick up tentatively

scheduled for Friday April 20, 2018 at the Northern WI Fairgrounds in Chippewa Falls.

Tree and shrub descriptions, program guidelines, and the order form can be found on the Chippewa County website, under Land Conservation & Forest

Management, http://co.chippewa.wi.us/government/land-conservation-forest-

management (click on Conservation Tree Program) or are available at the LCFM

office. For more information, call Lisa at 715-720-3643.

All proceeds will be distributed to local

youth and conservation organizations to support environmental education and

leadership training.

Chippewa County Dept of Land Conservation and Forest Management

Conservation Tree Program Guidelines

All tree or shrub species must be ordered in lots of 10 for each species with a minimum order of 1 lot. If this is too many for you, split it with a friend.

These are 1-3 year old bare root tree and shrub seedlings.

A maximum of 30 lots (300 total tree & shrub seedlings) per order.

Orders are taken through March 30, 2018. Orders postmarked after March 30, 2018 will not be accepted.

Payment in full must be received with your order or it will not be processed.

Make check payable to: Chippewa County Treasurer and mail to: Chippewa Co. LCFM, 711 N. Bridge St., Room 11, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.

Please inspect your order at pick up. If you find an item missing, you must notify us immediately.

Orders not picked up on the designated date will be donated to a non-profit conservation organization and NO REFUND will be issued.

There is no guarantee/warranty on any tree survival. To minimize loss, follow proper planting and care instructions provided to you at the time of pick up.

Pending cooperation from Mother Nature, tree order pick up is tentatively set for Friday April 20, 2018 at the Northern Wisconsin Fairgrounds in Chippewa Falls. Final confirmation, along with pick up instructions, will be sent to you approximately 2 weeks prior to pick up.

If you have questions, contact Lisa at the Dept. of Land Conservation & Forest Management, 715-720-3643.

All proceeds will be distributed to local youth and conservation organizations to support environmental education and leadership training.

TREE AND SHRUB DESCRIPTIONS

ILLUSTRATIONS COMMON NAME

CHARACTERISTICS

Red Pine

Fast growing, large tree grows best in sandy well drained acidic soils and full sun. Good for pulpwood and timber.

White Pine

Fast growing, large tree grows best in moist sandy loam soils, with full to partial sun. Native 5 needle pine that is used for timber, Christmas trees, windbreaks, wildlife habitat or as an ornamental.

White Spruce

Medium to large tree grows well on heavy moist soils with partial shade to full sun. Good for pulpwood, windbreaks, visual screens, and makes dense winter wildlife cover.

Balsam Fir

Slow growing, small to medium size tree, shade to full sun. Dense winter wildlife cover and a very popular Christmas tree.

Red Maple

Fast growing, large tree that will tolerate poorly drained soils. Reproduces from stump sprouts and seed. Red to yellow leaves in the fall.

Sugar Maple

Fast growing, medium-large size tree. Referred to as the ‘hard maple’, valued for it’s syrup and stunning fall color.

Red Oak

Fast growing, large tree grows best on moist to well drained loamy soils with full sun. Reproduces from stump sprouts and seed. Prized for its lumber, firewood and preferred by wildlife.

White Oak

Large majestic form, valued for its water/rot proof lumber, oak wilt resistant as it will wall off the disease. Excellent acorn production, preferred by wildlife because it lacks the tannins found in acorns of the black oak family. Medium growth, 80 ft tall.

White Birch

Medium size tree grows on moist to moderately drained soils with full sun. Bright white bark peels in papery layers. Reproduces from stump sprouts or seed. Used for ornamental plantings, firewood, pulpwood and lumber.

Hybrid Poplar

This is not the short lived poplar of the past. Disease resistance and very vigorous. Grow your own firewood. Pyramid Shaped, growth, up to 8-10 ft. per year, reaching 60-120 ft.

American Plum

6’ to 15’ small tree found on rich moist sites in full sun. Some twigs have spines. Will grow into thick patches. Yellow to purple 1 inch diameter fruit is edible. Good wildlife cover and food. Plant together in a clump.

Nannyberry

Open shrub to small tree. Creamy white bloom clusters in spring yield a plethora of food for wildlife in the fall. Tolerates drought and shade, does well on most soil types. Fast growth and grows to about 20 feet.

Highbush Cranberry

3’ to 8’ shrub tolerant of varied soil types. Likes full sun but will tolerate some shade. White flowers in June produce soft red fruit that is persistent through winter. Used by birds and other wildlife. Plant together in a clump.

Red Osier Dogwood

3’ to 10’ shrub which grows best in moist sites in full sun. Red branches and stems prominent in winter. Cream colored flowers are followed by white berries ripening in the fall. Good wildlife food and cover. Plant together in a clump.

Serviceberry

5’ to 10’ shrub with fast growth. Masses of white, early spring flowers emerge before any trees leaf out, edible purple/red fruit in mid-summer, then bright yellow to red foliage in fall. A small shrubby specimen tree, does well in the shade, fruit production best in full sun.

Chippewa County Conservation Tree Order Form

Spring 2018

Maximum Order 30 Lots (300 total tree & shrub seedlings) Minimum Order 1 lot (10 of the same tree or shrub seedlings)

Conifers Height

(inches) Lot Size

Price/Lot # of Lots Cost

Red Pine 4-7” 10 $5.00

White Pine 4-7” 10 $5.00

White Spruce 9-15” 10 $5.00

Balsam Fir 8-14” 10 $10.00

Hardwoods

Red Maple 12-18” 10 $10.00

Sugar Maple 12-18” 10 $15.00

Red Oak 4-16” 10 $15.00

White Oak 8-18” 10 $15.00

White Birch 12-18” 10 $15.00

Hybrid Poplar 24-72” 10 $25.00

Shrubs

American Plum 12-18” 10 $15.00

Highbush Cranberry 6-12” 10 $15.00

Red Osier Dogwood 12-18” 10 $10.00

Nannyberry 12-18” 10 $20.00

Serviceberry 5-10” 10 $15.00

All proceeds will be distributed to local youth and conservation organizations to support environmental education and leadership training.

Orders Are Due by March 30, 2018 Amount Due $ _________________

For more information go to: http://www.co.chippewa.wi.us and search Tree Program or call Lisa at 715-720-3643

PLEASE PRINT BELOW:

Name: ______________________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________

City: _______________________________________ State: _______ Zip Code: ______________

Phone: Daytime: ____________________________ Evening: _______________________________

Email: ______________________________________________________________________________

Return this form along with your full payment with Check made payable to: Chippewa County Treasurer mail to: Chippewa Co. LCFM 711 N. Bridge St. Room 11 Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729

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CK#____________ Amount $_______________

Date: ___________ Total Trees Ordered ________

Order # ___________________________________