Green County Master Gardeners Present Plant Pigmentation Meeting

The Green County Master Gardeners will be holding their monthly meeting on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th Street, Monroe.
Our presenter will be Amy Freidig, Program Assistant, Wisconsin Master Gardeners Program, on the topic of “Plant Pigmentation.” Imagine that first “zing” of spring color in the landscape or the wild mix of blooming flowers in a cottage garden. Plant colors are a vibrant part of the gardening experience and there is some fascinating science behind the beautiful display. In “Plant Pigments: Where Beauty Meets Science,” learn about five common plant pigments that are in your garden. We’ll cover a range of topics from what red lobster shells have in common with many garden plats to the relationship between plant pigments and human health.
Amy is a Madison native and has MS degrees in Horticulture and Plant Breeding and has recently completed a Professional Certification in Online Education. Amy is employed part-time with the Wisconsin Master Gardeners program, where she is responsible for developing interactive educational materials, assisting with outreach programs, and helping to start a therapeutic horticulture program in conjunction with an area of health care facility.
The Green County Master Gardeners Association meets on the fourth Thursday of the month, from February through October. Anyone interested in horticulture and gardening is welcome to join the association and you do not have to be a Master Gardener to be a member.
For more information on the UW-Extension Master Gardener program or the Master Gardener tour, contact Mark Mayer, Agriculture Agent, at (608) 328-9440.