Master Gardener Association - Outagamie County

06/23/2026

PETERSEN FARMS COMMUNITY GARDEN
WEDNESDAY 9 AM - 11 AM

Everyone is welcome to participate in garden work days on Wednesday’s from 9-11am. This collaboration of MG’s, volunteers from St Joseph Food Pantry, and community volunteers are making this possible. Many hands make light work. The produce grown will go directly to St Joseph Food Pantry for distribution to fight hunger in our surrounding communities.

5410 N Ballard Rd, Appleton - The entrance to the garden is off JJ, east of the Kwik Trip. Gravel driveway around the garden area

06/16/2026

Mark your calendar as this sounds like fun and is FREE!

06/16/2026

PETERSEN FARMS COMMUNITY GARDEN
WEDNESDAY 9 AM - 11 AM

Everyone is welcome to participate in garden work days on Wednesday’s from 9-11am. This collaboration of MG’s, volunteers from St Joseph Food Pantry, and community volunteers are making this possible. Many hands make light work. The produce grown will go directly to St Joseph Food Pantry for distribution to fight hunger in our surrounding communities.

The entrance to the garden is off JJ, east of the Kwik Trip. Gravel driveway around the garden area

06/10/2026

Have you noticed any these along the roadside?

June is Invasive Species Action Month! Whether you’re hiking, camping, on the water or tending to your home garden, educate yourself and take action to help prevent the spread of invasive species.

One common invasive plant that’s in-bloom this time of year is dame’s rocket (Hesperis matronalis). This slender 3-4' plant with four pinkish-purple (or white) petals spreads quickly in forests, along roads and in natural areas. It is sometimes found in “wildflower mixes” and is a restricted invasive species in Wisconsin, which means it is unlawful to transport, transfer or introduce it on the landscape.

06/09/2026

WEDNESDAY 9 AM - 11 AM

The ground is tilled, seeds and plants are in, now we need folks to help with watering the garden. We are hoping for two volunteers who live near the garden to water 1-2 times a month, as part of a watering schedule, if mother nature doesn’t provide the rain. We would like two volunteers to work together to water the plants. Everyone is welcome to participate in garden work days on Wednesday’s from 9-11am. This collaboration of MG’s, volunteers from St Joseph Food Pantry, and community volunteers are making this possible. Many hands make light work. The produce grown will go directly to St Joseph Food Pantry for distribution to fight hunger in our surrounding communities.

The entrance to the garden is off JJ, east of the Kwik Trip. Gravel driveway around the garden area

06/08/2026

Just over a month away!

SAVE THE DATE! Volunteers at the Scheig Center Gardens are sponsoring "A Walk In the Park" on Saturday, July 18. This free event is open to the public and will feature activities for people of all ages. Kids can take part in a scavenger hunt, a make-and-take art project or get their faces painted by Ali. Adults can win free garden art;, purchase garden art or plants and listen to live music. There will also be Appleton - Bird City activities.
The event runs from 9AM to 1PM, rain or shine. Follow this site for more details.

05/27/2026

Thank you to our wonderful master gardeners and friends of the community to make the Petersen Farms Community Garden a reality. It is planted and looks amazing. Thank you for the hard work these past few days.