Mission Statement

The Mission of the Master Gardener Society of Oakland County, Inc. is to enrich the lives of those who love gardening. We are volunteers who fulfill our commitment to community outreach by providing hands-on gardening and research-based horticultural education. Members of the Society are Master Gardeners certified by Michigan State University.

Master Gardener Volunteer Management System Login

2019 MGSOC General Meeting Speakers and VMS Categories

(2019 Educational Conference – 5 hours of CE Education Hours, Beautification – Public Areas.)

Upcoming MG Meetings

Feb 11 – “Planting Well Even When the Roots Aren’t Right” – Janet Macunovich – Handout for meeting.

Mar 10 – “Wearisome Weeds” – Erin Hill

Apr 14 – “Growing Dahlias” – Lucy Propst

May 12 – “New Annuals & Perennials for 2020” – George Papadelis

Jun 9 – “Smart Gardening from a Commercial Greenhouse Point of View” – Greg Michalak

Jun 25 – 28 – MGSOC 20th Anniversary Garden Tour to Southeastern Pennsylvania

Jul 14 – “Heirloom Vegetables” – Mary Gerstenberger

Aug 11 – “Designing Your Garden” – Jan Bills

Sep 8 – TBD

Oct 13 – “Sustainable Landscaping” – Holly Kaiser

Nov 10 – “Aquaponics ” – Amanda Dang

Dec 8 – Holiday Potluck-NO Speaker

News and Events

April 25, 2020 – MGSOC Annual Educational Conference
Gardening & All That Jazz
SOLD OUT

Speakers are:
– Rick Darke – Celebrating and Conserving the Resiliency of Accidental Landscapes
– Doug Tallamy – Restoring Nature’s Relationships at Home
– Heather Holm – Attracting Bees and Beneficial Insects with Native Plants
– Susan Martin – Lessons Learned Under The Trees

20th Annual Bus Trip – SOLD OUT

June 25 – 28, 2020
Reservations being accepted for a wait list.
Southeastern Pennsylvania. Longwood Gardens, Phipps Conservatory, Chanticleer, and Winterthur Gardens… plus a whole lot more. More details.

Looking for a grant?

Laura Miehls and the MGSOC Grant Committee has developed a form for interested parties to apply.
Click here to apply.

Visit our webstore for Master Gardener Merchandise!

https://www.mgsocstore.com

Updated Merchandise Flyer (.PDF)

Michigan Master Gardener
MSU Extension, Oakland County Office

MGSOC members are participants in the MSU Extension
Master Gardener Volunteer Program in Oakland County.

If you have questions about the Extension Master Gardener Program in Oakland County or are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact the office of MSU Extension – Oakland County http://www.oakgov.com/msu.

For information on MSU Extension Master Gardener (EMG)
program and classes, please visit this website:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/master_gardener_volunteer_program/

MSU Extension Garden Hotline Services 1-888-678-3464
Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. – noon and 1 – 4 p.m. (April-September)
Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – noon (October-March)

Walk-in diagnostic counter at the MSU Extension Oakland County office.
Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. – noon and 1 – 4 p.m. (April-September)

Ask an Expert https://ask.extension.org/ask or migarden.msu.edu
Anytime! Submit questions and up to three photos through the online form. Responses will be received by email.

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