Green County Master Gardeners To Tour Barham Gardens-Aronia Berry Farm
Share
Tweet
The Green County Master Gardeners will be holding their monthly tour on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 6:30pm at the Barham Gardens-Aronia Berry Farm, located at 275 County Road K, Blanchardville, WI.
Our hosts this month will be Kim & Roberta Barham of the Barham Gardens-Aronia Berry Farm. Kim and Roberta manage a small homestead farm specializing in Certified Organic berries. This tour will focus on the Aronia Berry—known as the “Super Berry”. Aronia berries are grown on shrubs native to North America and bear fruit similar to blueberries. Aronia’s deep purpose to black color contributes to its health properties as well as it’s value as a dye. Aronia berries are a great source of antioxidants and they help promote good cholesterol levels. Eating the berries also helps fight against heart disease and other cardiovascular problems. They help control blood pressure, help maintain healthy blood sugar levels and promote a healthy urinary tract. They boost the immune system to help fight colds, flu, bacteria & viruses. Plan to attend the tour to learn more about these amazing berries!
The Green County Wisconsin Master Gardeners Association was formed in Green County in 2004 to provide Master Gardeners with opportunities for professional development and community service. This past year members of the association volunteered 265 hours of community education and 1856 hours in community service projects in Green County. Master Gardener Volunteers also assist the UW-Extension Office in responding to horticulture questions and offered information through a column published in local newspapers.
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.
