January 17, 2025

The NEWMGA eblast is emailed the first and third Fridays of every month; the schedule may be modified due to a holiday.  Please send items for inclusion to Steve Herro two days before each eblast.  And, visit the Master Gardeners calendar to stay abreast of all our events and activities.  Don’t forget to browse “articles of interest,” on our website to help stay current in horticulture literature.

Board meeting information
Attached are the unapproved minutes from the Jan. 15, 2025 Board meeting.

NEWMG calendar reminder
Please send all requests for NEWMG calendar items to Peggy Loritz.

Save the date

1. Winter (seed) Sewing Presentation
1 pm, Saturday, January. 18, 2025  Kress Library (333 N Broadway, De Pere)
Many seeds need a cold period to germinate, and gardeners can reuse plastic containers to create a protected environment ideal for sowing seeds outdoors in winter that will germinate as the weather warms. Participants will learn what kinds of seeds can be winter sown (natives and veggies), as well as when and how to sow them, including seed stratification and scarification. Following a presentation and demonstration, participants can create their own mini greenhouses.

2.  “Native Plantings for Birds”
Tuesday, February 4, 2025; 6 pm-7 pm (ZOOM)
See the attached flyer for more information, including reservation instructions; sponsored by NEW Bird Alliance.

3. The NEWMG “Mix and Mingle” gathering will be Saturday morning, March 15, 2025 at the STEM Center.  Stay tuned for more information.

Volunteer request
Assistance is requested at the March 8, 2025, noon-3 pm 2025 Kickoff for the Brown County Seed Library at Central Branch, Brown County Library.  Volunteers will man a table to provide hands-on learning for seed starting.  At the same time in a different location in the Library, other volunteers are sought to answer questions at a drop in Q and A table and to assist with the bulk seed swap.  For more information, contact Melissa Wass.