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BECOME A MASTER GARDENER
Registration is open for the
Fall 2026 Master Gardener Class.
Register by August 9 to save!
Go to the "Membership" tab on this website, or go directly to the Wisconsin Master Gardener Program page
Garden Walk
Don't miss the 24th annual Garden Walk coming up Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25. The Garden Walk stop at Willow Springs Barn & Gardens will also feature live music, food, vendors, wagon rides, and the Master Gardener Summer Plant Sale.
Live Music
Friday
• 2–4 pm– Justin Zopel and his daughter Violet perform piano, violin, and cello selections
• 6–7 pm – Wausau West Choir duet
Saturday
• 9 am.–Noon – Justin and Violet Zopel
• Noon–3 pm – Centerpoint Chorus of Sweet Adelines, The Neighbors, and the Alternative Medicine Quartet
Food
Enjoy salads, sandwiches, personal-sized pizzas and charcuterie boards for purchase. Saturday morning breakfast selections will also be available. On Friday evening, Willow Springs will also host a fish boil from 6–7:30 p.m. ($30 all-you-can-eat). See the full menu for both days
Vendors
Friday
• Mr. Sweets
• Subdue Apothecary
Saturday
• Concrete Creations
• Subdue Apothecary
BONUS: There will be wagon rides from the Hall to the Round Barn at Willow Springs on Friday from 1 pm - 5 pm and on Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm.
And last but not least, our Master Gardener Summer Plant Sale! Take home sun and shade perennials, native plants, and ground covers at great prices.
Come for the gardens and enjoy the music, delicious food, local vendors, and healthy plants. We can't wait to see you this Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25! Learn more
Ask a Master Gardener
Join us for Ask a Master Gardener sessions with the Landing!
Connect with plant experts from the North Central Wisconsin Master Gardeners and local horticulturists! Join these interactive sessions on the 2nd Thursday of each month, April–September..
Dates: April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13 & September 10
Location: Landing Enrichment Room*
Time: 1:30 - 2:30 pm
*The August 13 session will be held at the NTC Agricultural Center, and the September 10 session will take place at Monk Botanical Gardens.
Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just getting your hands in the soil, there’s always something new to discover, either from your own questions or those brought by others.
Ask about trees, shrubs, fruits, vegetables, indoor or ornamental plants, lawns, and more. Get expert tips on plant care, pests, and diseases. Attend one or all sessions—space is limited, so register today and keep your plants thriving!
- Free for Landing members
- Registration is required
- Call 715-841-1855 or email memberservices@thelandingwausau.com to sign up.
Speaker Series
The North Central Wisconsin Master Gardeners Association (NCWMGA) invites community members to attend its educational programs. The programs are held in the Community Room at NorthStar Restoration Services, 4900 W. Stewart Avenue, Wausau.
NCWMGA is committed to educating and engaging the community in research-based horticulture practices. Educational meetings are open to the public, and attendees are encouraged to come with questions and a curiosity for learning.
Stay tuned for more information on upcoming presentations:
- Monday, September 28, 2026 | Growing with Purpose: Red Door Family Farm Story, Composting & Plant Nutrition| Tenzin Botsford, owner of Red Door Family Farm
- Monday, October 26, 2026 | Garden To Market | Trevor Frank, Crop and Field Operations Program Director and Garden to Market Specialist Faculty at Northcentral Technical College
About Us
Our volunteers
We love gardening, learning from each other, attending gardening events, volunteering in our community, and having fun!
We are proud of the many beautiful area gardens that we maintain. We volunteer at our fundraisers so that we can offer scholarships to college students and grants to local nonprofit organizations to help them with their
We love gardening, learning from each other, attending gardening events, volunteering in our community, and having fun!
We are proud of the many beautiful area gardens that we maintain. We volunteer at our fundraisers so that we can offer scholarships to college students and grants to local nonprofit organizations to help them with their gardening initiatives. We attend education programs because we want to continue to learn!
Wisconsin Extension Master Gardeners statewide contributed over 103,000 hours of service last year showcasing their dedication to the Wisconsin Idea. In addition, over 28,800 hours of continuing education were recorded last year highlighting Wisconsin Extension Master Gardeners' commitment to staying up-to-date on research-based information.
Our mission
We continually learn and share our horticultural knowledge and enjoyment of gardening with our community through volunteer activities and education.
Our Vision:
To be a trusted resource for gardening education and to promote the health of our community.
Our history
Our history
Since 1995, Marathon County has offered the Master Gardener class. When this organization started in 1998, it originally included Marathon, Lincoln and Langlade counties. We organized as a corporation in 2007, obtained 501c3 Federal Tax Exemption status in October 2009, and State of Wisconsin Exemption status in January 2010.
For decades
Since 1995, Marathon County has offered the Master Gardener class. When this organization started in 1998, it originally included Marathon, Lincoln and Langlade counties. We organized as a corporation in 2007, obtained 501c3 Federal Tax Exemption status in October 2009, and State of Wisconsin Exemption status in January 2010.
For decades we have held our annual Plant Sale in May, Garden Walk in July, and host Garden Visions in January, central Wisconsin's largest gardening conference.