Speaker’s Series
To fulfill a mission of OzMGs, we offer educational opportunities designed to supplement programs of the University of Wisconsin-Extension.
OzMG presentations are usually held at 7 p.m. CDT via Zoom on the fourth Thursdays of February, March, April, June, August, September, and October. Presenters come from all over the country and are experts in their specific field of horticulture. The presentation generally runs one hour. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Speaker’s Series​​
MEETINGS HELD VIA ZOOM @ 7 PM
unless noted. Link to register will be
provided closer to the event.
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​April 23*
Bridgette Mason, Asst. WI Climatologist
Josh Bendorf, Outreach Specialist
“Climate Shift: Changing Garden Care”
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June 25 - Megan Cain,
The Creative Vegetable Gardener
“How to Extend the Gardening Season”
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August 27 - Mike “The Seed Man” Lizotte
“Mini Meadows”
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Sept. 24* - Zannah Crowe, Horticulture Edu,
“What’s in a Botanical Name”
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October 22 - Theresa Crimmins, Director
USA National Phenology Network
“Phenology: When Plants Change”
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*IN-PERSON MEETING @ 7 PM held at
Mequon Nature Preserve
8200 W County Line Rd. Mequon
Michelle Bruhn is the founder of Forks in the Dirt, an information hub for garden and farm-to-table living.
Companion Planting
Thursday, March 26 - 7:00 PM (Zoom)
​Let's open our eyes wider than ever before – to the power of plants. Seeing our gardens as the social, constantly communicating ecosystems they are, helps us better care for them.
We’ll look at how companion planting can build healthier soil, balance pests and diseases, and mitigate weeds – ultimately growing more resilient, protective, and sustainable gardens. We'll look at specific plants and flower powers while keeping in mind that each garden is a unique and comes with its own set of gifts and challenges.
Past Presentation Videos - Click picture access YouTube video
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