MGSOC general meetings are held at the:
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
5631 North Adams Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI
MGSOC General Meetings are free to MGSOC members and MGSOC members are required to wear their Master Gardener badges. Visitors are welcome and pay $5.00 at the door. Members and visitors, please sign in at the welcome table. There are complimentary refreshments of desserts and drinks served at the MGSOC meetings. Additionally, mini-meals of soup or salads may be purchased for $3.00. For those wishing meals, mini-meals are served at 6 p.m, the business meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Our speakers begin promptly at 7 p.m. Members making or bringing meal portion salads or soups need not pay the $3.00.
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Route Map to Oakland County Complex – 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Pontiac
Oakland County Complex and Extension Office – North Office Building – 26 East
Bower Farm in Bloomfield Hills – 1219 East Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills
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Sat09Jun201810am - 4pmClarkston, Michigan
Neiman's Family Market Parking Lot at Dixie Highway and White Lake Road in Clarkston.
Join us at our Annual Native Plant Sale!
We'll have 50+ species of native plants in 2" pots. Perfect for summer planting!
$3/each for flowers; bushes and trees priced as marked.
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Sat09Jun2018Sun10Jun2018Detroit, MIchigan
Saturday, June 9th 10am - 5pm
Sunday, June 10th 12:30pm - 5:30pmThe Historic Indian Village Home and Garden Tour is celebrating the 123rd anniversary of our elegant, historic neighborhood. This is the tour's 45th year. It is the second oldest tour of its kind in Michigan, preceded only by the Marshall Michigan Historic Home Tour.
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Tue12Jun20186:30 pmBeautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Lisa will share her story of farming according to "USDA Organic Standards" year round using high tunnels for season extension. You will get a colorful glimpse into her past, present challenges and future dreams. She will enlighten you to current farming practices being used on the farm and the health benefits it provides to the community.
More information about Lisa and her Organic farming can be found on Facebook/Coldframefarm.
Lisa was born in Erie, Pennsylvania and is one of eight children. She moved to Michigan at a young age and has been a resident most of her life. Professionally, Lisa is a registered Landscape Architect who worked in Southeast Michigan from 1994-2011. During that time she worked as a designer on various projects including master planning parks, greenways, residential design, construction administration and community redevelopment. In 2011 she left the corporate world and attended the Student Organic Farmer Training Program at MSU to become a certified Organic Farmer. In 2013 Cold Frame Farm was born on 27 acres in Romeo, Mich, the place she calls home. There she farms a variety of vegetables, herbs, raspberries, strawberries and flowers sustainably, with the goal to become USDA Certified Organic. Currently she farms 2 acres in season, as well as 3- 30x96 high tunnels throughput the four seasons. Her markets include retail at the farm along with 2 local restaurants.
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Fri15Jun2018Sat16Jun2018Milford, Michigan
Friday, June 15th, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday, June 16th, 10am - 3pmThis year the Milford Garden Club will be presenting five beautiful gardens in Milford and surrounding areas. Our Market Place, held in Central Park on Saturday, June 16th only will be the home to vendors of various garden-related items ranging from perennials and garden accessories. Read more to find out times of the event and how you can obtain tickets here.
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Thu21Jun201810am - 5pmRochester, Michigan
The Garden Walk is an intimate look at the unique and private gardens in our community. It is co-hosted annually on the third Thursday of June by the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm and the Rochester Garden Club.
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Fri22Jun2018Sat23Jun2018Grosse Pointe, MIchigan
Visit six unique private gardens in the Grosse Pointes plus the beautiful Trial Gardens and Veterans Garden at the War Memorial. Get your gardening questions answered at the Master Gardeners’ table and conservation questions at the Ecology Center table. A raffle drawing including original water color by Robert Fionda will be held at the War Memorial on Saturday, June 23 at 4:30 p.m.
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Sat23Jun2018Livonia, Michigan
The historic farmsite known as Greenmead was purchased by the City of Livonia in 1976. It serves as a legacy of Michigan's agricultural heritage as well as a multi-faceted recreational and cultural facility hosting a number of major special events each year. This 95-acre parksite was the 1820's homestead of Michigan pioneer, Joshua Simmons. It includes the original farm complex, Historical Village, picnic facilities and recreational areas. The Historical Village at Greenmead was established to protect and preserve several locally significant structures that would have been lost to development at their original locations.
http://www.ci.livonia.mi.us/Departments/CommunityResources/GreenmeadHistoricalPark.aspx
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Tue26Jun201812pm - 8pmCanton, Michigan
Don’t miss this year’s tour, which will feature entry to two special additional venues in addition to private garden views! Whether you make it a day out in Plymouth or an after-work evening respite, you’re sure to find inspiration and relaxation enjoying “Flowers are Forever.”
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Tue10Jul20186:30 pmBeautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Richard will define climate change and then downscale those changes to how they will affect Michigan and specifically gardeners. Then the presentation will turn to weather safety. Rich will discuss weather information resources and environmental clues that anyone outdoors should use to stay safe from Michigan's hazardous weather.
Rich Pollman graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology in 1992. Rich worked as a forecaster for the National Weather Service (NWS) in Southeast MI from 1992 to 1998. In 1998 he was promoted to senior forecaster at the NWS Office in Morristown TN. Then in 2001 he was promoted to Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the NWS Office in Detroit. Rich has been the Warning Coordination Meteorologist for Southeast Michigan since 2001 serving government agencies, media, schools, and other weather enterprise partners. Rich has also been a member of the Michigan Committee for Severe Weather Awareness since 2001 and now serves as the Chair of the organization.
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Wed11Jul2018Troy, Michigan
Since 1975, the Troy Garden Club has organized and sponsored a local garden walk on the second Wednesday of July. The event is the club's major annual fundraiser, whose purpose is to generate funds to support the horticultural endeavors of organizations and individuals. Visit the Donations page to see a list of the organizations we are supporting in 2018.
To view additional details and information on the 2018 Garden Walk, click on this Fact Sheet link.
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Reservations Now Open!
The Master Gardener Society of Oakland County, Inc. is pleased to invite you to join us on a four-day, three-night excursion to picturesque Madison, Wisconsin, the City of Lakes, state capitol, and home of the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison), one of the top public universities in the U.S. Madison is justifiably proud of its scenic location between two lakes, its lovely public gardens, and the famed Dane County Farmers Market which surrounds the state capitol building on Saturdays.
Our tour itinerary will take us through beautiful western Michigan toward Chicago and then northwest to the pristine lakes and peaceful farm country of the Badger State, stopping at several outstanding gardens and garden related venues along the way. We will travel by luxury motor coach from Pontiac, MI, to Madison, WI, leaving early Thursday morning and returning Sunday evening.
ESTIMATED COST: $500-550 per person, double occupancy (upcharge for single occupancy)
DEPOSIT: $150 per person
TOUR ITINERARY WILL INCLUDE:
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison, WI – Voted one of the top ten most inspiring gardens in North America by Horticulture Magazine, Olbrich Botanical Gardens include an indoor tropical conservatory and sixteen acres of outdoor display gardens, among which is the famed Thai Pavilion and Garden. The Bolz Conservatory is home to Olbrich's Blooming Butterflies - an annual event where free-flying butterflies emerge from chrysalises daily and fly around the Conservatory.
- Allen Centennial Garden, Madison, WI – Located on the 2.5 acres surrounding the historic agricultural Dean’s Residence, this garden was designed to complement the home and its existing plantings, including a larch tree planted in 1899. It is a living laboratory and public botanical garden of the Horticulture Department at the UW-Madison.
- University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum & Gardens, Madison, WI – A diverse landscape and learning environment in an urban setting, the 1,200-acre arboretum includes woodlands, wetlands, ponds, restored prairies and savannas, and gardens. Among the gardens are the Longenecker Horticultural Gardens, the Viburnum Garden, and the Wisconsin Native Plant Garden, all designed and maintained to display plant diversity, illustrate gardening practices, educate and inspire.
- Raker-Roberta’s Trial Gardens, Litchfield, MI – A major commercial wholesaler of custom-grown plugs and liners (young plants), Raker-Roberta’s supplies more than 3,000 plant varieties to greenhouses and nurseries in the U.S. and internationally. They are also a leader in trialing in North America and continuously research and evaluate new and existing plant varieties in their outdoor Trial Gardens.
- Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, Niles, MI - Fernwood is a place where people, plants, and nature come together, with gardens tucked into a landscape made up of both natural and cultivated areas. Interesting outdoor sculptures and two Railway Gardens are showcased in the garden while species of endangered Michigan plants and animals are protected in the nature preserve.
- Anderson Japanese Garden, Rockford, IL – A beautiful outdoor setting that inspires the mind and energizes the soul, this twelve-acre landscape of streams, waterfalls, winding pathways, and koi-filled ponds has been rated one of North America’s highest quality Japanese gardens for more than a decade.
- La Paloma Gardens, Rockford, IL – This private garden began in 1985 with five roto-tilled rows carved out of a former horse paddock. The rich soil produced atomic vegetables that first year and the owners were “hooked” on gardening. Over the years that followed, a formal vegetable garden, a Swan Pond, a Koi house, an Italian courtyard and various other features were added to make these elegant gardens what they are today.
- Black Point Estate & Gardens, Lake Geneva, WI – An excellent example of Queen Ann architecture, this 20 room “cottage” was completed in 1888 as a summer lakeshore retreat by Chicago beer baron, Conrad Seipp. Overlooking beautiful Lake Geneva, its eight acres of grounds include formal estate gardens and a newly installed Wisconsin woodland garden.
- Northwind Perennial Farm, Burlington, WI – Located on an early 1900’s farmstead, the Farm grows and sells regionally hardy perennials, offers landscape design services, and operates a unique garden shop filled with art, garden accents and home décor. The lush display gardens illustrate the cutting-edge plant knowledge of the owners.
- Rotary Botanical Garden, Janesville, WI – An award-winning botanical showcase on 20 acres in the heart of Janesville, The Gardens occupy the site of an abandoned sand and gravel quarry. Now, after an amazing clean up and design project sponsored by local Rotary Clubs, this non-profit treasure features over 24 different garden styles and 4,000 varieties of plants.
- Evening Free Time: Enjoy local shops and restaurants, explore the local area – Madison’s State Street Pedestrian Mall or West Towne Mall – or, just put your feet up and relax at the hotel.
And there is still more to be added to this exciting itinerary!
MGSOC, Inc. is affiliated with The Michigan State University Extension - Oakland County
TOUR COSTS INCLUDE:
- Three nights hotel: one night in Rockford, IL, and two nights in Madison, WI. Breakfast included daily.
- Friday Breakfast-To-Go, snacks and water on the bus, and other meals as determined.
- Transportation by luxury motor coach with reclining seats, DVD monitors, and restroom.
- Entrance fees to all gardens and venues.
- All gratuities except for meals you purchase on your own.
- Many places to shop for plants, books, or garden art.
- Convenient Name Tag pouch for carrying your itinerary and small supplies into the gardens.
- On board movies, fun games and prizes.
- Useful products and reading material in your Welcome Bags.
- MSUE Master Gardener Continuing Education hours (number to be determined).
- Opportunities to meet, learn from, and share ideas with gardeners in other states.
- A fun time with fellow garden lovers and friends, old and new.
- Amiable tour guide, Margaret Dolan, and an awesome Trips and Tours Team!!!
Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your space by sending in your Deposit Form and check for $150 without delay.
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Tue14Aug20186:30pm - 8:30pmBeautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Tue13Nov20186:30pm - 8:30pmBeautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Bloomfield Hills, MI
The education topic is : “Up With Vines” presented by Sue Grubba.
We invite you to attend our November General Meeting which will be held on Tuesday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m. The location is Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 5631 North Adams, Bloomfield Hills. Mini-meals will be available at 6 p.m., a brief business meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and our speaker begins at 7 p.m., Mini-meals are $3, and the charge for bringing a guest is $5. Guests are always welcome!
MGSOC members should have all received a hard copy of our proposed new bylaws. We will be voting to approve these new bylaws, and please be prepared by having read them in advance of the meeting. We will be passing out ballots for a quick vote. All questions should have been addressed by now.
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Tue11Dec20186:30pm - 8:30pmBeautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Wed02Jan2019Oakland County, MI
The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development - MDARD was notified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection that infected boxwood may have been sold at retail locations in Michigan.
Boxwood blight, a serious fungal disease that attacks boxwood (a popular landscape shrub), has been detected in Michigan for the first time, in three separate locations in Oakland County.
Wreaths that are displayed outdoors are a potential concern if they are exposed to the elements. The biggest risk comes when people dispose of the infected wreaths after the holidays.
MDARD recommends that anyone who has a wreath containing boxwood plant parts should consider it infected and dispose of it by burning or, even better, double-bagging it and including it with their trash for deposit in a landfill.
Read more about Boxwood blight at: MDARD
(https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/0,4610,7-125--485223--,00.html)and MSU
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Tollgate Farm and Education Center, Novi, MI
Are you a Master Gardener or a home gardener who wants to expand your experiences and knowledge? MSU Tollgate Gardens are the perfect place for you. Here is the opportunity to continue your education by working side by side with seasoned gardeners. These smart and welcoming people are always happy to share their knowledge.
Being a Tollgate volunteer has many advantages: participating in monthly programs with speakers, sharing your gardening experiences and making new friends. Garden workdays are every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until noon with a hot dog and potato salad lunch provided after the workday.
Tollgate is a 160 acre "oasis" located in the heart of Novi at the corner of Meadowbrook and 12 Mile Roads. Just look for the long white fence.
More information is available at www.tollgate.msu.edu or 248-347-3860 ext. 251.To look at the volunteer schedule visit http://tollgate.msu.edu/volunteering/ and select the calendar.
Tollgate Gardens
MSU Tollgate Educational Center
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Tue08Jan20197:00 pmBeautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Bloomfield Hills
Randy Baker is an award-winning naturalist and owner of Naturalist Endeavors. He has over 25 years of experience in providing conservation and environmental education. His three years of PhD work on white-tailed deer give him an in-depth knowledge of these frequent garden visitors. His presentation, “Deer and Living with them as Gardeners,” will discuss the life of the white-tailed deer including both the good and the bad. Their impact on the environment, gardens and landscapes and other animal species will be discussed. Why they have recently become a problem to home owners and gardeners will also be covered.
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Fri25Jan201910:00 amMeadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, Michigan 48309-4401
Laurie Tennet - Beautiful Botanicals
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Sat26Jan20198:15am - 4:00pmMSU Plant and Soil Sciences Bldg
Four great topics:
Perennial Plant Geek – Top Picks for the Michigan Garden
Bethany Troy, Perennial Garden Manager,
MSU Horticulture Gardens.Smart Planning for Your Vegetable Garden
Rebecca Kranz, MSU Extension.The Top 10 Things Affecting Trees
David L. Roberts, Ph.D., Senior Academic Specialist,
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, MSU.Toxic Plants and Their Friends
Peter H. Carrington, Ph.D., Assistant Curator,
W.J. Beal Botanical Garden, MSU.MSU Plant and Soil Sciences Bldg.
1066 Bogue Street
East Lansing, MI 48824$40.00 for CAMG members & MG Trainees
$50.00 for non-member Currently Certified EMGs
$55.00 all othersRegistration Information
CAMG Website
Event Flyer
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Mon28Jan20197:00 pmFirst United Methodist Church, 1589 West Maple Road, Birmingham 48009
"Daylily Hybridizing" presented by LaVere Webster, who decades ago founded and designed the Historic Daylily Display Garden and the Harris Olson Memorial Spider Display Garden. He has since written numerous articles for the American Hemerocallis Society and will be sharing a number of his Daylily creations. Laverne is also a noted Hosta hybridizer and MDHS member.
$3 charge for guests (can be applied toward membership)
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Mon04Feb20197:00 pmBeautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Bloomfield Hills
Note: Date change from Jan. 21st to Feb. 4th
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Fri08Feb2019Sat09Feb201910am - 2pmCranbrook House & Gardens, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Step into our tropical oasis and shop for houseplants that are sure to brighten up your home or office! Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary volunteers will be available to answer your plant questions while you explore our demonstration gardens and plants for purchase.
Free admission. Plant sale proceeds support the preservation of Cranbrook House & Gardens, part of the Cranbrook Educational Community's National Historic Landmark campus.
Cranbrook House & Gardens
380 Lone Pine Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304https://housegardens.cranbrook.edu/events/winter-greenhouse-sale
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Tue12Feb20197:00 pmBeautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Bloomfield Hills
David Michener is the Associate Curator at the University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum. David holds a B.A. with Highest Honors in Botany from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and an M.A. and Ph. D. in Botany from Claremont Graduate School, Claremont, California. He has written several technical reports and papers, co-authored Taylor’s Guide to Groundcovers and, most recently, Peony: The Best Varieties for Your Garden. His discussion will cover this most recent book, including the history of peonies, the different types available and complete growing information for 194 of the best varieties.
VMS Category: Community:Beautification: Public Areas
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Fri22Feb201910:00 amMeadow Brook Hall, Rochester, Michigan
Michael Genovese - Dahlia’s Tubers Dos and Don’ts
Coffee and refreshments are served at 9:15 a.m., and the program starts at 10:00 a.m.
Open to the public. There is a $5 non-member donation. Reservations are not required.Meadow Brook Hall
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Sat02Mar20198:30 amDeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI
Greetings Gardeners!
Warm up winter during the 2019 Smart Gardening Conference in Grand Rapids on Saturday March 2nd! Held in tandem with the West Michigan Home and Garden Shoe downtown at DeVos Place, our day will be jam packed with excellent presenters! Even if you don't live close to the Grand Rapids area, bring your friends and family for a fun weekend at the conference and the Home and Garden Show!
Your conference registration name badge will provide free access to the West Michigan Home and Garden Show all weekend long!
Conference topics and speakers: Nationally noted presenter William Cullina, Director of the Coastal Maine Botanic Gardens, will captivate you with “Sugar, Sex and Poison-Shocking Plant Secrets Caught on Camera”. Richard Hawke, Plant Evaluation manager and scientist for Chicago Botanic Gardens will explore great perennials for the Midwest that also support pollinators. This year’s speaking lineup also includes a look at the truth about GMO’s and how they could potentially affect the gardener of the future.
We are proud to offer a number of scholarships raised from the generosity of last year’s attendees during our silent auction. Compliments of West Michigan’s commercial garden community, the silent auction offered again this year will ensure scholarship dollars are available for years to come.
Everyone looks forward to our Smart Gardening complimentary gift bag, which will feature not only an exquisite plant, but also a waterproof IPM pocket guide for perennials.
Register here: https://events.anr.msu.edu/2019GRSmartGardeningConference/
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Tue05Mar2019Tue11Jun2019MSU Tollgate Farm, Novi
The MSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program is a 14-week volunteer training program that provides an in-depth education in many aspects of horticulture. Extension Master Gardener Volunteers improve the quality of life in Michigan through horticulture-based volunteerism throughout the state.
The next Oakland County program will be at MSU Tollgate Farm in Novi, on Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. starting on March 5th and running through June 11th.
Registration deadline is Monday, February 18, 2019
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Sat09Mar2019Sun10Mar2019Tollgate Farm and Education Center, Novi, MI
Start out with pancakes, coffee, cocoa, sausages and of course, Tollgate maple syrup! Then jump on the hay wagon to head out to the sugar bush, where you can watch sap get cooked into syrup, participate in tree tapping, visit the traditional sugar camp and watch our draft horse get to work!
A hands-on, maple-flavored event for the whole family!
Adults: $ 15
Children 3-12: $ 12
Children 2 and under freeRegistration closes midnight Friday, March 8.
Registration is nonrefundable.
Register here!
Activities are outdoors, so please dress for the weather!Tollgate Farm and Education Center
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Mon11Mar2019Sun05May201910:30 amSOCWA, Royal Oak
SOWCA is offering our Master Composter Training Program again this year (see the attached flyer). The class is a seminar, with substantial hands-on practice included. The $40 registration fee covers out-of-pocket expenses such as the class notebook (150 pages), “Healthy Soils for Sustainable Gardens” (Brooklyn Botanic Garden Guide series), and your name badge at the end of the summer.
Fifteen hours of volunteer work are required (between April 1 and October 30, 2019). Many volunteers count their hours for Master Gardener credit and for Master Composter credit.
Classes begin on Monday March 11, 10:30 am - noon. Classes on Mon. March 18 and Mon. March 25 will be at the Berkley Public Library. Jon Dahl, Director of the MSU Soil and Plant Nutrient Testing Laboratory, will be our speaker on Monday, March 18.
Beginning April 15, we will meet at the SOCWA office (3910 W. Webster, Royal Oak, with composting and garden volunteer options available on-site The SOCWA office and our community gardens are located just south of Beaumont Hospital, between Coolidge and Greenfield Rds.
On Monday, April 22, 7:00 pm, a public meeting on composting will be presented at the Baldwin Public Library (in downtown Birmingham). This session will be counted as a class for the Master Composter program.
The Master Composter class size is limited to seven - and we already have several registered.
If you are POSSIBLY interested, please send me a quick email: LFDean2@gmail.com.
If you have questions, please call me anytime: 248-225-7928.
Lillian Dean
Coordinator, SOCWA Healthy Gardens ProjectPS Composting is “nature’s way with waste”…and the basis of organic gardening. Compost benefits for plants and the natural environment are documented through extensive research. I have been particularly encouraged to learn about new research re. compost benefits and climate change mitigation!
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Tue12Mar20197:00 pmBeautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Bloomfield Hills
Learn how to make technology work for you in the garden. Caston Thomas is the owner of InterWorks and Cohost of The Internet Advisor Radio Show on WJR. During his presentation, he will introduce us to several of the gardening apps that are available today that can help any gardener throughout the gardening season.
VMS Category: Community:Beautification: Public Areas
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Sat16Mar20198:00 amWayne County Community College District-Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline, Taylor
Go-Gardening-Go; Growing Great Gardens is Here
There is not much better than a homegrown tomato picked right off the vine. Growing Great Gardens Conference (GGG) is providing the next best thing. Learn how to grow that perfect tomato on March 16 from 8 AM to 4 PM at Wayne County Community College District-Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline, Taylor. The Taylor Conservatory Foundation, Taylor Garden Club and Wayne County Community College District-Downriver Campus, are hosting three wonderful gardening professionals, speaking on a variety of garden-specific topics that are not only knowledge based but interesting, too.
“What a great group of gardening aficionados we have lined-up for this year's GGG” says Committee Co-chair, Patty Donahue while Co-chair, Nancy Smith adds “Not only are the presenters well respected in their fields but they are discussing topics which so many of us either can relate to or want to learn about”.
Columnist for the Pittsburg Tribune-Review and regular contributor to several gardening publications, including Fine Gardening Magazine, Jessica Walliser, has an approach to bugs that is refreshing at this time where there is so much concern about the loss of pollinators. Walliser will shine some light on the methods needed to attract beneficial insects to the the garden with Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden: A Natural Approach to Pest Control lecture.
Craig LeHoullier, of Ralegh, NC, respected tomato expert and author, will be presenting Epic Tomatoes for Midwest Gardens. LeHoullier will address growing tips interspersed with helpful facts, cool tomato history and plain good 'ole stories for epic tomato success. A former scientist, LeHoullier treats his yard as a laboratory and is the go-to adviser for many in the plant industry. He also co-founded the Dwarf Tomato Project and can be heard on the shows Growing a Greener World, The Splendid Table and A Way to Garden.
12 Secrets to Happiness in Your Garden addresses a topic most everyone has felt at one time or another; too much garden and not enough time. Author and Horticulturist, Carol Michel will parlay all her secrets for finding happiness in gardening with a mix of humor and plant knowledge, strengthening the love of gardening again. This prolific author with titles including Potted and Pruned: Living a Gardening Life, Homegrown and Handpicked: A Year in a Gardening Life, and her latest work, The Christmas Cottontail: A Story for Gardeners of All ages, is a graduate of the Purdue University School of Agriculture.
An additional bonus class, also being led by Michel, Garden Tools Beyond the Hoe, is for those who sign up for the extra lunchtime class.
GGG is open to everyone, non-master, master and those who want to earn five education hours for the master gardening program.
Registration fee is $50. includes four classes, continental breakfast, lunch, handouts, plus great networking with old and new friends, too.
It is $60, with the extra bonus class.Another much anticipated Garden Market will also be taking place throughout the day and you don't even have to be registered for the classes, as it is open to the public mentions.
Please visit www.taylorconservatory.org to register or call 888-383-4108 for more info.
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Tue19Mar2019Waterford, MI (pick-up location)
Oakland Conservation District is now accepting orders for the spring tree and shrub sale. The 2019 selection includes a wide variety of evergreens, hardwoods and shrubs, along with potted blueberries and asparagus roots. Thanks to bulk ordering and generous local nurseries, these native and non-invasive species are available at discounted rates.
Quantities are limited.
Order by Tuesday, April 9thPick up date & location:
Saturday May 4thWaterford Oaks Greenhouses
1580 Scott Lake Rd
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Fri22Mar20199:15 amRochester, MI
Meadow Brook Garden Club
2019 Garden Club ProgramsMarch 22 - Planted Pots with a Professional
April 26 - Phenology and Garden Rhythms
May 17 - Toxic Plants and their Friends
Sept. 27 - Nature’s Getaways
Oct. 25 - Awesome Autumn ArragementsMeadow Brook Hall
350 Estate Drive
Rochester, MichiganCoffee and refreshments are served at 9:15 a.m., and the program starts at 10:00 a.m.
Open to the public. There is a $5 non-member donation.Reservations are not required.
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10:00 amMeadow Brook Hall, Rochester, Michigan
Kathy Miller - Planted Pots with a Professional
Coffee and refreshments are served at 9:15 a.m., and the program starts at 10:00 a.m.
Open to the public. There is a $5 non-member donation. Reservations are not required.Meadow Brook Hall
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Mon25Mar20197:00 pmBirmingham, MI
"Drama in the Shade! My Love Affair with Ferns and Other Shady Companions"
Julia Hofley, noted writer and contributor to Michigan Gardener magazine,
will be speaking on 'Shady Companions'. She is also President of the Hardy Plant Society and frequent speaker at garden clubs and conventions.First United Methodist Church
1589 West Maple Road
Birmingham, 48009$3 charge for guests (can be applied toward membership)
Register at meeting upon arrival.
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Tue26Mar2019Waterford, MI (pick-up location)
Oakland Conservation District is now accepting orders for the spring tree and shrub sale. The 2019 selection includes a wide variety of evergreens, hardwoods and shrubs, along with potted blueberries and asparagus roots. Thanks to bulk ordering and generous local nurseries, these native and non-invasive species are available at discounted rates.
Quantities are limited.
Order by Tuesday, April 9thPick up date & location:
Saturday May 4thWaterford Oaks Greenhouses
1580 Scott Lake Rd
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7:00 pmTroy Community Center
Continuous Color in the Landscape
Tuesday, March 26, 7–8:30 pm, Room 304
Act #: 8018-G FEE: FREE
Great landscapes are beautiful all year, with April through October color from flower and leaf and plenty of interest even in the offseason. What you plant is only part of the answer. How you place and maintain plants and other garden features is more important. Here are design techniques and gardener's tricks for extending, stalling, and coaxing repeat shows from flowering plants, from landscape designer and author Janet Macunovich. Sponsored by the Friends of Troy Seniors.
Instructions for online registration are available at rec.troymi.gov/registration. Alternatively, you may register in person Mon–Fri 8 am–8 pm or Sat 8:30 am–12:30 pm. For mail in registration, complete the attached form and mail/deliver it to: Troy Recreation Dept, 3179 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI 48083. We do not accept phone registrations.
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Sat30Mar20199am - 3:30pmBloomfield Hills, MI
Join Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary for a study day with Advanced Master Gardener Janet Macunovich in the Cranbrook House Library. Janet will cover three topics designed to increase your green-thumb knowledge and prepare you for the 2019 gardening season.
The study day includes light refreshments in the morning, a boxed lunch, and plenty of opportunities to chat with Janet!
Cranbrook House & Gardens
380 Lone Pine Road
Bloomfield Hills, 48304General Admission: $80 | Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary Members: $75
Register at https://housegardens.cranbrook.edu/events/2019-03/study-day-janet-macunovich
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Tue02Apr2019Waterford, MI (pick-up location)
Oakland Conservation District is now accepting orders for the spring tree and shrub sale. The 2019 selection includes a wide variety of evergreens, hardwoods and shrubs, along with potted blueberries and asparagus roots. Thanks to bulk ordering and generous local nurseries, these native and non-invasive species are available at discounted rates.
Quantities are limited.
Order by Tuesday, April 9thPick up date & location:
Saturday May 4thWaterford Oaks Greenhouses
1580 Scott Lake Rd
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Tue09Apr2019Waterford, MI (pick-up location)
Oakland Conservation District is now accepting orders for the spring tree and shrub sale. The 2019 selection includes a wide variety of evergreens, hardwoods and shrubs, along with potted blueberries and asparagus roots. Thanks to bulk ordering and generous local nurseries, these native and non-invasive species are available at discounted rates.
Quantities are limited.
Order by Tuesday, April 9thPick up date & location:
Saturday May 4thWaterford Oaks Greenhouses
1580 Scott Lake Rd
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7:00 pmBeautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Bloomfield Hills
Ever wonder what a cinnamon tree looks like or how it’s harvested? What about a peppercorn plantation, or which orchid produces one of the world’s most expensive spices? Michele Eddy’s presentation will answer these questions and more. Experience the fascinating world of spices with James Creek Sutlery’s founders, Stu and Michele Eddy. Twice presenters to Greenfield Village’s Master Gardeners, they bring 20 years of experience and present an overview of their certified organic and naturally grown sweet and savory spices from around the world. Enjoy viewing a unique portion of Michele’s recent trip to a Beijing, China spice and farmer’s market.
VMS Category: Food: General Gardens
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Sat13Apr2019Rochester, MI
Meadow Brook Naturalists are a volunteer group dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the woodland areas around Meadow Brook Hall. The Naturalists are looking for volunteers to help restore the woodlands around the hall by removing invasive plants and planting native trees, shrubs and perennials. Workdays are usually on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 9 a.m. until noon. Meet by the garage in the courtyard. Please dress appropriately as we will be working in natural woodland/wetland areas that could have thorns or poison ivy. Closed toe shoes/boots are necessary. Tools will be provided. Meadow Brook Hall
350 Estate Dr., Rochester MI
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8:00 am2111 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48328
Creating Your Garden Palette
Saturday, April 13, 2019 – Full DayKeynote Speakers:
Margaret Roach – A Way To Garden – A 365-Day Garden
(Live Webinar with Q&A)Sue Gaviller – 1) Introduction to Color Theory and
2) Working With Color Theory in the GardenDr. Richard L. Bitner – Designing with Conifers: Making the Best Choices for Year-Round Interest in Your Garden
Includes a fabulous garden market with vendors selling plants, garden art and gifts. Live jazz entertainment by guitarist Ron English and Jerry McKenzie’s Just Jazz.
Our 7th Annual Educational Conference for new and experienced gardeners – you need not be a Master Gardener to attend!
Registration begins January 1, 2019.
Early bloomers registration fee $80, after February 12, 2019, $90.
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9:00 amNovi, MI
MSU Tollgate Educational Center
28115 Meadowbrook Rd.
Novi, MI 48377Are you a Master Gardener or a home gardener who wants to expand your experiences and knowledge? MSU Tollgate Gardens are the perfect place for you. Here is the opportunity to continue your education by working side by side with seasoned gardeners. These smart and welcoming people are always happy to share their knowledge.
Being a Tollgate volunteer has many advantages: participating in monthly programs with speakers, sharing your gardening experiences and making new friends. Garden workdays are every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until noon with a hot dog and potato salad lunch provided after the workday.
Tollgate is a 160 acre "oasis" located in the heart of Novi at the corner of Meadowbrook and 12 Mile Roads. Just look for the long white fence.
More information is available at www.tollgate.msu.edu or 248-347-3860 ext. 251.
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Mon22Apr20197:00 pmBaldwin Public Library, Birmingham
The program is free but advance registration is REQUIRED. Interested gardeners should e-mail me at LFDean2@gmail.com — and I will register them - and provide additional program information.
PRESENTED BY LILLIAN DEAN, SOCWA MASTER COMPOSTER PROGRAM
AND SOCWA VOLUNTEERS – SE OAKLAND COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
www.socwa.org (lawn and garden section)TOPICS
• Composting….with a sense of humus!
• Materials for composting; making compost
• The compost food web…go decomposers!
• Bin choices for the backyard
• Troubleshooting tips from volunteers
• Using compost and natural mulches for a sustainable landscape
• Your questions!!
PLUS… table-top composting demonstrationADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Contact the Baldwin Public Library:
baldwinlib.org or 248-647-1700
Or LFDean2@gmail.comBaldwin Public Library - 300 W. Merrill St. (in downtown Birmingham)
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7:00 pmTelly's Greenhouse, Troy
"What's New in Annuals and Perennials for 2019"
Speaker George Papadelis, owner of Telly's, will offer an exciting look at "What's New for 2019." The store will remain open for shopping after the meeting.Telly's Greenhouse
3301 John R Road
Troy$3 charge for guests (can be applied toward membership)
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Mon22Apr2019Thu02May20196:15 – 7:45 pmWaterford Township Library, 5168 Civic Center Dr. 48329
Whether you have 10 square feet or 10 acres this is the perfect time to begin planning your custom backyard habitat for your furry and feathered friends, as well as insects and amphibians.
This four-part workshop presented by the Oakland Conservation District is perfect for all experience levels. Big yard or small, every habitat counts!
Learn everything you need to know about designing your own wildlife habitat.
Program Fee: $75 includes all materials & soil survey
For more information contact instructor
Jay Blair (810) 869-1311To be held at the Waterford Township Library, 5168 Civic Center Dr. 48329
http://www.oaklandconservationdistrict.org/create-a-backyard-habitat.html
The Oakland Conservation District is a federally mandated, entity designed to promote sound soil and water practices and provide natural resource information and technical assistance to Oakland County residents, municipalities and governments.
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Tue23Apr2019Tue11Jun20195:00pm - 6:30pmTollgate Educational Center and Farm, 28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, MI 48377
The 4-H Junior Master Gardener (JMG) SPIN Club is a series of classes that covers the following topics in an interactive, fun, and hands-on way: soil; plant science; vegetables; yard and garden pests; flowers; and woody plants and lawns. Classes provide a high-quality, positive learning experience via project-based, hands-on education.
We help kids discover that gardening is a fun and a rewarding activity, and volunteering is an important part of being a good citizen of the community.
JMG is taught by Master Gardeners who would like to share their enthusiasm and expertise for gardening and volunteering with youth in our community.
Cost: $20 for 4-H members, $40 for non 4-H members. Non 4-H members must enroll at https://mi.4honline.com upon acceptance to 4-H JMG SPIN Club.
Who: Any youth 7-11 years old (age determined as of Jan. 1, 2019)
When: April 23 - June 11, 5 - 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays (8 meetings)
Where: Tollgate Educational Center and Farm
28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, MI 48377To find out more visit:
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Fri26Apr20199:15 amRochester, MI
Meadow Brook Garden Club
2019 Garden Club ProgramsApril 26 - Phenology and Garden Rhythms
May 17 - Toxic Plants and their Friends
Sept. 27 - Nature’s Getaways
Oct. 25 - Awesome Autumn ArragementsMeadow Brook Hall
350 Estate Drive
Rochester, MichiganCoffee and refreshments are served at 9:15 a.m., and the program starts at 10:00 a.m.
Open to the public. There is a $5 non-member donation.Reservations are not required.
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8:00 pmNovi, MI
A series of bi-monthly events that offer educational and recreational opportunities for visitors to venture the farm in the nighttime and explore fascinating natural science topics.
The hikes will take place the last Friday of every other month. These events are open to the public and will particularly appeal to scout groups, families, and anyone with a thirst for knowledge and adventure.Each hike will incorporate different themes fitting to the month or season.
Advance registration will be required
$10 each session
Light snacks and beverages provided
Below is the tentative 2019 schedule.April 26th @ 8:00 p.m. - Frog Calls and Bug Watch
June 28th @ 8:00 p.m. - Nightlife and Wilderness Skills
August 30th @ 8:00 p.m. - Batty about Bats
October 25th @ 6:00 p.m. - Owl Prowl and Folklore
December 28th @ 6:00 p.m. - Constellations of the Night SkyRegistration and more info can be found at the Tollgate Farm website:
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Sat27Apr20199am - 12pmStage Nature Center, 6685 Coolidge HwyTroy, MI 48098
Stage Nature Center Native Garden Project
Opening Season for Outdoor Work Begins on
Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. - NoonAll are welcome to join the Stage Nature Center's Native Garden Team.
We have a variety of tasks to choose from with flexible work schedule:• Bed Preparation
• Plantings
• Watering & Weeding
• Plant Identification
• Wildlife Photography
• Pollinator and Bird Housing
• Creating Informational MaterialsFor more details on any of the above please feel free to contact us at jawang1@comcast.net
Stage Nature Center
6685 Coolidge Hwy
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Sat04May20199am - 1pm2270 Dutton Rd, Rochester
(4 MG credit hours)
Dutton Farm is looking for Master Gardener's to help with gardening/farming projects. You will be working alongside some of the DF special needs farmers. Please feel free to bring any plant divisions to donate to the Plant Sale and Open House which will be the following weekend (May 10 & 11). For those interested, the Market will be open at the end of the event. Your help will be greatly appreciated! duttonfarm.org
To register or if you have questions, contact donna@duttonfarm.org.
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Sun05May201911am - 3pmMSU Tollgate Farm, Novi
Blooming cherry tree
Hanami Spring Picnic
In the fall of 2018, eighteen Yoshino and Kanzan cherry trees were planted as a part of the celebration of the relationship between Oakland County and Shiga Prefecture in Japan. This year marks 50 years in the sister-state relationship with the prefecture, which is located on the western side of Honshu Island.
MSU Tollgate Farm and the Novi Educational Foundation are partnering to host the first Hanami Spring Picnic at MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center on May 5th from 11:00 to 3:00. This event will celebrate the first spring season of the new Sakura Garden at MSU Tollgate Farm with picnic lunches under the cherry trees. The Japan Center for Michigan Universities and the Japan Outreach Initiative will be providing fun activities for the whole family to learn about Japanese culture at the picnic. Any proceeds from the event will support Novi Community School District students and teachers in attending programming and professional development with MSU Extension.
Pre-registration is required
https://www.novieducationalfoundation.org/hanami
Registration is $15 per person and includes a bento box lunch, family activities at the event, and green tea.
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Fri10May2019Sat11May201910am - 2pm2270 Dutton Rd, Rochester
Last year we had a fun and successful Plant Sale and Open House. We will be selling shade and sun plant divisions, phenomenal lavender plants, spider and aloe plants, 3 types of milkweed, herbs, Sunflower and salad bowls. In addition, we will have some garden decorations, pots and planters. Don't forget to pick up our new line of candles and soaps which the farmers have been hard at work making--great teacher gifts!
Contact donna@duttonfarm.org with questions.
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Sat11May201910:00 amMSU Tollgate Farm Conference Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Rd., Novi, MI 48377
Join us for a free one-hour class on bare root plants!
Get planting with bare root plants: Michigan gardeners carefully await their local frost-free dates to plant colorful perennials in their garden. Sometimes this seems like forever!
During the class, you can get a jump on spring planting by learning the many attributes of choosing bare-root plants. Fully dormant, bare root perennials will acclimate naturally to your soil type and growing environment.We will also explore a rich pallet of perennials to add interest, seasonal color and pollinator resources in your perennial garden. Please join us for this program which combines a free educational session with a bare root plant sale to benefit MSU Extension consumer horticulture community outreach efforts and the Extension Master Gardener programs in Livingston, Oakland and Wayne Counties.
You may register to attend the free class or attend class and take delivery on your pre-ordered plants.
Everyone is welcome! Bring a friend!
Class time: 10 a.m. at the Tollgate Conference Center
Plant pick up time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Tollgate Barn adjacent to the Tollgate Conference Center
Plant pre-sale and class registration:
https://events.anr.msu.edu/2019BareRootWLO/Class Details:
One hour of EMG education credit
Plants ordered online will be available for pick-up on the same day as the free class.Payments:
Must be received within 5 business days of your order. Your order is not reserved until payment in full is received.Payment Options:
Credit Card payments are due by May 7 at the secure MSU payment site.
Checks must be postmarked by April 25.Refund Policy
A full refund, less a $10 processing fee, will be issued for any order cancelled prior to May 3.
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Tue14May20196:30 pmTelly’s Greenhouse 3301 John R, Troy
LOCATION CHANGE – Telly’s Greenhouse 3301 John R, Troy – start talk at 6:30 pm
Join us as George Papadelis from Telly’s Greenhouse introduces the latest and greatest in annuals and perennials for 2019.
VMS Category: Community:Beautification: Public Areas
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Tue14May2019Wed15May201910:00 amCranbrook House & Gardens, Bloomfield Hills
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Shop for native plants, perennials, fairy garden plants and herbs, tomatoes, greenhouse-grown plants, gardening and other items from the gift shop! Experienced volunteers will be available to share their green thumb tips to help you plant your best garden. Proceeds from every plant purchased helps support the preservation and beautification of Cranbrook House & Gardens.
More info:
https://housegardens.cranbrook.edu/events/spring-plant-saleCranbrook House & Gardens
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Thu16May20198am - 2pmMeadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, MI 48309
Perennial plants are those that come back every year. Luckily, the Meadow Brook Garden Club Plant Sale does too, this year on Thursday, May 16. A large variety of Michigan grown plants, including many from the Meadow Brook Hall gardens, will be available at very reasonable prices. Several pots, both terra cotta and plastic, will also be available to purchase.
Plan to shop from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Meadow Brook Hall located at 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, MI 48309. Credit cards are accepted. All proceeds benefit the gardens at Meadow Brook Hall. For further information, please call 248-364-6210, email MBGCmembers@gmail.com, visit www.meadowbrookhall.org or find us on Facebook.
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Thu16May2019Fri17May20199:00 amMeadow Brook Greenhouse 527 Golf View Ln., Rochester, MI 48309
Meadow Brook Greenhouse Plant Sale
The Meadow Brook Greenhouse yearly plant sale of annuals will be held Thursday, May 16 from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm and Friday, May 17 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Located at Meadow Brook Greenhouse 527 Golf View Ln., Rochester, MI 48309. Follow the signs on campus. Please call (248) 364-6171 for more information.
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Fri17May20199:15 amRochester, MI
Meadow Brook Garden Club
2019 Garden Club ProgramsMay 17 - Toxic Plants and their Friends
Sept. 27 - Nature’s Getaways
Oct. 25 - Awesome Autumn ArragementsMeadow Brook Hall
350 Estate Drive
Rochester, MichiganCoffee and refreshments are served at 9:15 a.m., and the program starts at 10:00 a.m.
Open to the public. There is a $5 non-member donation.Reservations are not required.
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Thu23May2019Wojo's Greenhouse locations in Ortonville and Davison
Shop at either location on either Thursday, May 23rd or Saturday, June 1st and make sure to tell the cashier that you want to support MGSOC. A portion of your sales will be donated to future MGSOC projects.
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5:30pm - 8pmPiechnik’s Garden Gate, 1095 N. Rochester Road, Oakland, MI 48363
Dear Master Gardeners and all interested area gardeners:
(Attached is a PDF file with a photo of Julia and her garden. If you plan to attend, please note that we ask you to R.S.V.P. to Beth Brown, information included in the text below).
We would like to invite you to our first annual MGSOC Spring Fling, hosted by the Master Gardener Society of Oakland County, Inc.
On Wednesday, May 22, 2019, MGSOC is partnering with Piechnik’s Garden Gate, 1095 N. Rochester Road, Oakland, MI 48363 (just north of Rochester) for a very special spring gardening extravaganza! From 5:30-8 p.m., Piechnik’s will host Oakland County Master Gardeners and other interested local gardeners for an open house featuring hors d'oeuvres, desserts, beverages, and raffle prizes. Special that evening is 25% off your entire order for anything in their store (except bagged soil) for the entire night. In addition, you will receive a coupon for 25% off your entire order for another visit through the following Monday.
At this event, Julia Hofley, one of our area’s most inspiring educators and garden writers, will provide a half-hour education presentation followed by a Q&A of perennials, noted below. (For Master Gardeners – VMS Topic: Beautification: Public Areas).
6:30 p.m. – Drama in the Shade! My Love Affair with Ferns and Other Shady Companions
After 10 years of gardening together in their 1-acre yard, Julia and Eric Hofley finally took the hill! It is about a quarter of an acre in size and is located under 8 mighty oak trees. They replaced the lawn with stone wall terraces and went with a switchback path that leads up to a secret garden lookout when you get to the top. The garden beds hold beloved and carefully acquired collections of hardy ferns, bergenia, primula, cyclamen, daffodils, columbine, brunnera, hostas, carex, heuchera and heucherella, pulmonaria, azaleas, rhododendrons, conifers … and many more shade-loving plants. This new garden has given the perfect home to our shady plant collections with the ideal opportunity for viewing up close as you meander up the hillside along the primrose path lined with 300+ year-old Belgian blocks reclaimed from the original streets of old Detroit.
Join Julia for the story of these garden-worthy collections and why she loves them so, satisfying the drama she craves in the garden and making a textural and colorful quilt gracing our hillside and turning it into garden theatre through the seasons.
Following the presentation, she will be available in the perennial department for questions and answers to help you build your own shady garden theatre with a ferny focus.
Biography of Julia Hofley
This freelance garden writer contributes to Michigan Gardener magazine, Fine Gardening magazine and assorted trade publications. She speaks to both trade and public gardening audiences each year and writes garden book reviews, articles on new annuals, perennials and houseplants, garden travelogues and gardening in animal-browsing country, among other topics.
She is a member of the Michigan Regional Lily Society (MRLS), Hardy Plant Society (HPS), North American Rock Garden Society (NARGS), American Conifer Society (ACS) and Garden Communicators International (GARDENCOMM).
Building a collector’s garden for 13 years with her husband has been both a labor of love and a test of endurance as they live in the heart of an active animal browsing community in Michigan and have learned to garden successfully in spite of this.
Today, Julia enjoys traveling around the world meeting gardeners and experiencing their gardens with her husband, Eric Hofley, owner and publisher of Michigan Gardener magazine. Sharing these experiences and inspiration with her audiences in articles, travelogues and tours combines her interests in travel, gardening and history and her garden reflects that.
Also at our event, Denise Brown and the Fundraising Team will be selling Master Gardener merchandise. They have tons of amazing new colors and styles of your favorite clothing!
Piechnik's Greenhouse (pronounced picnics) started out small in 1984, with 1000 square feet on McCumsey Road in Clio, growing hanging baskets and flats of flowers for the Flint City Market. By 2014, they had grown to over 75,000 square feet at our original location, and added a second store and greenhouse, Piechnik's Garden Gate, on North Rochester Road in Oakland Township. They have everything you need to make your yard, garden, deck or porch picture perfect!
Are you looking for spectacular hanging baskets and vibrant porch pots already planted for sun or shade? Or flats of annuals, pots of perennials, trees and shrubs? We have it all, and lots of friendly, knowledgable staff. And don't miss our garden decor showrooms at both locations! Pottery and wind chimes, bird baths and fountains, fairy gardens, art, holiday decor and so much more are all on display, not to mention the region's largest selection of gazing globes.
Piechnik's in Clio, and Piechnik's Garden Gate in Oakland Township, are proud to serve communities and businesses throughout Oakland, Macomb and Genesee counties. Visit us today and we will be happy to help you transform your outdoor living space! Please visit their website for more information about their business. http://piechniks.com
Please join us – there is no charge for this event! Master Gardeners, please wear your name badge. If you are a Master Gardener and not a member of our Society, you will be able to join that evening. You and your guests are welcome. We ask that anyone planning to attend RSVP via e-mail to Bethany Brown so that we may plan for food and seating. Beth’s e-mail address is: babrown25@hotmail.com and please respond no later than Friday, May 17, 2019.
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Sat01Jun2019
The Meadow Brook Garden Club invites garden clubs to schedule a horticultural tour of the gardens surrounding Meadow Brook Hall.
During the months of June, July and August, when the gardens are at their peak, a trained, knowledgeable docent will guide your group through the gardens and provide details about the plantings, design and maintenance of each.
Gardens vary in style from the formality of the highly manicured Knot garden to the luxurious chaos of the English garden to the rustic charm of the Woodland garden, and more. Along the way, you will be treated to sweeping views of the grounds surrounding The Hall, as well as intimate looks at the many aspects of The Hall’s exterior. And, as an added bonus, with their designation as a Proven Winners Signature Garden, many of the Meadow Brook Hall gardens feature some of the newest annuals, perennials and shrubs offered by Proven Winners.
To request a brochure with further details, or to schedule a tour, please send an email to MBGCmembers@gmail.com or call 248-364-6210.
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Wojo's Greenhouse locations in Ortonville and Davison
Shop at either location on Saturday, June 1st and make sure to tell the cashier that you want to support MGSOC. A portion of your sales will be donated to future MGSOC projects.
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10am - 4pmCorner of Dixie Hwy and White Lk Rd.
North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy (NOHLC) is having a NATIVE PLANT SALE at Neiman's parking lot at 7121 Dixie Highway in Clarkston. Perennials, shrubs and trees will be available. A list can be found at the NOHLC website, https://www.nohlc.org.
CASH OR CHECK.
All proceeds from the sale will be used to steward our 56 properties in northern Oakland County.
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9am - 2pm28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, MI 48377
Tollgate Educational Center and Farm
The plant sale features a lot of of perennials, all in great condition. We sell hundreds of plants each sale from hostas to ornamental grasses and everything in between. There are garden volunteers on hand to help you select just the right bit of green for your yard.The Plant Sale is the primary fundraiser for Tollgate's horticultural activities. All of the money raised goes directly into the gardens.
So if you're looking for a good deal on some great healthy plants, come join us on June 1st!
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9am - 2pmStage Nature Center, 6685 Coolidge HwyTroy, MI 48098
For more details on any of the above please feel free to contact us at jawang1@comcast.net
Stage Nature Center
6685 Coolidge Hwy
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Fri07Jun2019Sat08Jun20193pm - 8pm and 9am - 5pmHabitat Restore, 3653 Highland Rd, Waterford, 48328
Friday 3pm - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
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Sat08Jun20197:00am - 6:00pmGrand Rapids, MI
MGSOC Sponsored One Day Bus Trip
Date – Saturday June 8th
Time – 7 AM to 6 PMDestination – Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkLeaving from front parking lot of the MSU Extension Office: 1200 N. Telegraph Rd. North Office Building #26 East Pontiac, MI 48341
Ticket Price $55.00 with only 54 tickets to sell. Tickets are non-refundable but are transferable.
Tickets go on sale March 1st. Check the homepage of this site for purchase link.Contact Person – Linda Yolkiewicz at lby@att.net or 248-376-4560
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9am - 2pm 1115 W. Avon RoadRochester Hills, MI
Clinton River Watershed Council Offices
Native plants improve water and air quality, reduce soil and wind erosion, provide habitat and food sources for pollinators and wildlife, and they are beautiful.Clinton River Watershed
Council Offices
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Tue11Jun20197:00 pmBeautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Bloomfield Hills
Richard Thomas will discuss the Piet Oudolf Garden project in Detroit on Belle Isle.
What is Oudolf Garden Detroit?
Oudolf Garden Detroit is an all-volunteer group dedicated to placing and maintaining a Piet Oudolf designed garden on Belle Isle in Detroit. The Belle Isle Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to improving Belle Isle for the people of southeast Michigan and its visitors, serves as the fiscal sponsor for Oudolf Garden Detroit. Piet Oudolf is the internationally renowned Dutch garden designer and horticulturist who created the High Line in New York City and the Lurie Garden in Chicago. His public gardens transform people and places.
https://oudolfgardendetroit.org/
VMS Category: TBD
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Fri21Jun2019Sat22Jun2019Milford, MI
Friday, June 21, 2019 – 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm and
Saturday, June 22, 2019, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.The Milford Garden Club presents its’ 24th Annual Garden Walk and Marketplace. Rain or Shine. Featured on this year’s walk will be many unique and diverse residential gardens in Milford and the nearby surrounding area.
Advance reservations may be purchased for $12.00 beginning June 1, by visiting the Milford Garden Club web site at www.themilfordgardenclub.org and completing the mail order form. Reservations may also be purchased at the reduced rate by visiting one of the following downtown Milford locations: Clothing Cove, Acorn Farms, Blossoms on Main, or Bogie Lake Greenhouse on Bogie Lake Road.
On the day of the walk pre-purchased reservations must be presented at the Marketplace, which will be located in the parking lot of the Milford United Methodist Church, 1200 Atlantic St, Milford. Reservations purchased at the Marketplace on the days of the event will be $15.00.
For more information, email Janie Cryderman at the Milford Garden Club web site www.themilfordgardenclub.org
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5:30pm - 8:30pm and 10am - 4ppmMilford, Michigan
The Milford Garden Club presents its’ 24th Annual Garden Walk and Marketplace on Friday, June 21, 2019 – 5:30PM - 8:30 PM and Saturday, June 22, 2019, from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Rain or Shine. Featured on this year’s walk will be many unique and diverse residential gardens in Milford and the nearby surrounding area.
Advance reservations may be purchased for $12.00 beginning June 1, by visiting the Milford Garden Club web site at www.themilfordgardenclub.org and completing the mail order form. Reservations may also be purchased at the reduced rate by visiting one of the following downtown Milford locations: Clothing Cove, Acorn Farms, Blossoms on Main, or Bogie Lake Greenhouse on Bogie Lake Road.
On the day of the walk pre-purchased reservations must be presented at the Marketplace, which will be located in the parking lot of the Milford United Methodist Church, 1200 Atlantic St, Milford. Reservations purchased at the Marketplace on the days of the event will be $15.00.
For more information, email Janie Cryderman at the Milford Garden Club web site www.themilfordgardenclub.org
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Sun23Jun201910:00 am
Genesee County’s largest Garden Tour is just around the corner! Please join us in touring eight gardens demonstrating a passion for gardening on Genesee County’s Northeast side from Davison to Otisville Sunday June 23, 10 AM to 5 PM. The ticket and directional arrows will help guide guests on this self-guided tour. Guests will see a variety of gardens a reflection of homeowner’s personalities. Master Gardeners will be available at every site to answer questions. Each garden has a an educational component. For example, one garden is a certified Monarch Waystation. Another gardener taps sugar maple trees. Our hope is that visitors will enjoy the gardens and learn something too.
Tickets will serve as guides with detailed directions and description of each site only $10.00, $2.00 for children under 12. Tickets will be available on May 1 at many local nurseries. See website http://GCgardentour.weebly.com for locations and more information. Each garden the day of the tour will also have tickets available.
NOTE: Gardens open only on this specific day and time. PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE!
Master Gardener Association of Genesee County Michigan is open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status or family status. It is an affirmative-action equal opportunity employer.
Kay McCullough (810) 610-0545
Michigan Garden Association Genesee County
605 Saginaw St., Suite 1A
Flint, MI 48502
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Fri28Jun20198:00 pmNovi, MI
A series of bi-monthly events that offer educational and recreational opportunities for visitors to venture the farm in the nighttime and explore fascinating natural science topics.
The hikes will take place the last Friday of every other month. These events are open to the public and will particularly appeal to scout groups, families, and anyone with a thirst for knowledge and adventure.Each hike will incorporate different themes fitting to the month or season.
Advance registration will be required
$10 each session
Light snacks and beverages provided
Below is the tentative 2019 schedule.June 28th @ 8:00 p.m. - Nightlife and Wilderness Skills
August 30th @ 8:00 p.m. - Batty about Bats
October 25th @ 6:00 p.m. - Owl Prowl and Folklore
December 28th @ 6:00 p.m. - Constellations of the Night SkyRegistration and more info can be found at the Tollgate Farm website:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/tollgate/events/night-hikes-on-the-farmMSU Tollgate Farm & Education Center
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Tue09Jul20197:00 pmBeautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Bloomfield Hills
VMS Category: Environmental Stewardship:Native Plants
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Wed10Jul20199:30am - 8:30pmTroy, MI 48098
"Between Art & Nature"
Wednesday, July 10, 2019Troy Historic Village
60 W. Wattles Road
Troy, MI 48098View seven private gardens at five venues from 9:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. rain or shine.
Advance tickets $10 available at Auburn Oaks Garden Center, Telly's Greenhouse, Uncle Lukes and Troy Historic Village.
On July 10th, tickets are $15 and available ONLY at Troy Historic Village
Enjoy an Arts & Crafts Boutique, Plant Sale, Doris' Fabulous Finds Sale and Student Art Exhibit.
For info: www.TroyGardenClubMI
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Thu18Jul2019Sun21Jul2019
SOLD OUT
Madison, Wisconsin, the City of Lakes, state capitol, and home of the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison), one of the top public universities in the U.S. Madison is justifiably proud of its scenic location between two lakes, its lovely public gardens, and the famed Dane County Farmers Market which surrounds the state capitol building on Saturdays.
Our tour itinerary will take us through beautiful western Michigan toward Chicago and then northwest to the pristine lakes and peaceful farm country of the Badger State, stopping at several outstanding gardens and garden related venues along the way. We will travel by luxury motor coach from Pontiac, MI, to Madison, WI, leaving early Thursday morning and returning Sunday evening.
DATES: July 18-21, 2019 (4 days, 3 nights - Thursday through Sunday)
ESTIMATED COST: $500-550 per person, double occupancy (upcharge for single occupancy)
DEPOSIT: $150 per personContact Margaret Dolan to be added to the wait list 248-770-0524|
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Sat20Jul20194pm - 7pmTollgate Educational Center and Farm, 28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, MI 48377
There will be music, hay rides, gardens to enjoy, garden talks, a garden market area, and tours to learn about the history of the farm. You can also participate in a raffle for a beautiful hand-made quilt! Come join us for a beautiful evening in the gardens. .PDF Event Flyer
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Sat27Jul2019Sun28Jul2019West Bloomfield, MI
The Original Show Voted top 100 Juried Art Shows in America – 10 years
Saturday & Sunday
July 27 & 28
West Bloomfield, MI
- Up to 160 Nationally Acclaimed & Professional Artists selling their original and personally handmade art - no reps, sales agents or buy/sell mixed-in
- See many artists only at this Michigan art show
- Beautiful, unique art for everyone, in all price ranges – come find what you have been looking for!
Onsite Marketing & Turnkey Community Enrichment
Opportunities Available contact patty@hotworks.org
Call for Youth Artists Ages 5-13 or Grades K-8
Kids - Enter Your Original & Personally Handmade Art
All Youth Art Entries Publicly Displayed During the Art Show Under Tent Labeled
Learn the rules of being part of a Professional Art Show
Deadline to apply July 1
Click link for youth art application https://hotworks.org/artist-applications/
Event Location on Powers & Daly Roads
South of Maple, West of Orchard Lake Road
Plenty of event parking behind
Beaumont Medical Center
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Tue13Aug20197:00 pmBeautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Bloomfield Hills
VMS Category: Community:Quality of Life
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Fri30Aug20198:00 pmNovi, MI
A series of bi-monthly events that offer educational and recreational opportunities for visitors to venture the farm in the nighttime and explore fascinating natural science topics.
The hikes will take place the last Friday of every other month. These events are open to the public and will particularly appeal to scout groups, families, and anyone with a thirst for knowledge and adventure.Each hike will incorporate different themes fitting to the month or season.
Advance registration will be required
$10 each session
Light snacks and beverages provided
Below is the tentative 2019 schedule.August 30th @ 8:00 p.m. - Batty about Bats
October 25th @ 6:00 p.m. - Owl Prowl and Folklore
December 28th @ 6:00 p.m. - Constellations of the Night SkyRegistration and more info can be found at the Tollgate Farm website:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/tollgate/events/night-hikes-on-the-farmMSU Tollgate Farm & Education Center
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Sat07Sep2019Thu31Oct2019look in your own garden
Dr. Erin Hill, Weed Science Diagnostician for MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics, will help us wage the war on weeds at the MGSOC March 2020 meeting. She will discuss the biology and management of some of our most tiresome weed species. In order to help prepare better intel on the enemy, she has asked us to submit any pictures of weeds, or names of weeds, that have been causing grief in our gardens. Please send pictures or names to chase8219@gmail.com by October 15th and include "WEEDS 2020" in the subject line.
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Mon09Sep20199:45 am3910 W. Webster, Royal Oak
Come and say hello, congratulate the new master composters, and see what we have been doing! You are welcome to drop in anytime Monday morning. BUT RSVP IS ESSENTIAL…we want to welcome you! Printable Flyer.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Lillian Dean
Coordinator, SOCWA Healthy Gardens Project
248-225-7928 (my cell)
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7:00 pmCongregational Church of Birmingham
Congregational Church of Birmingham
1000 Cranbrook Rd.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 483017:00 p.m. announcements & raffle drawing for prizes prior to program
7:30 p.m. Janet Macunovich presents
“Renovating a Perennial Bed”
Perennials don’t last forever—beds that are six or seven years old benefit greatly from a total or partial remake. If your bed has become worn out, some plants have grown too large and others have melted away, or you’re just plain tired of looking at the same old stuff, don’t miss this class. It’s a step-by-step approach to take apart what’s there, give old plants and soil new life, then redesign to rekindle faded glory and make care easier.
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Tue10Sep20197:00 pmBeautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Bloomfield Hills
VMS Category: Environmental Stewardship:IPM-General
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Fri27Sep20199:15 amRochester, MI
Meadow Brook Garden Club
2019 Garden Club ProgramsSept. 27 - Nature’s Getaways
Oct. 25 - Awesome Autumn ArragementsMeadow Brook Hall
350 Estate Drive
Rochester, MichiganCoffee and refreshments are served at 9:15 a.m., and the program starts at 10:00 a.m.
Open to the public. There is a $5 non-member donation.Reservations are not required.
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Tue08Oct20197:00 pmBeautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Bloomfield Hills
VMS Category: Community:Beautification: Public Areas
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Mon21Oct2019
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Fri25Oct20199:15 amRochester, MI
Meadow Brook Garden Club
2019 Garden Club ProgramsOct. 25 - Awesome Autumn Arragements
Meadow Brook Hall
350 Estate Drive
Rochester, MichiganCoffee and refreshments are served at 9:15 a.m., and the program starts at 10:00 a.m.
Open to the public. There is a $5 non-member donation.Reservations are not required.
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8:00 pmNovi, MI
A series of bi-monthly events that offer educational and recreational opportunities for visitors to venture the farm in the nighttime and explore fascinating natural science topics.
The hikes will take place the last Friday of every other month. These events are open to the public and will particularly appeal to scout groups, families, and anyone with a thirst for knowledge and adventure.Each hike will incorporate different themes fitting to the month or season.
Advance registration will be required
$10 each session
Light snacks and beverages provided
Below is the tentative 2019 schedule.October 25th @ 6:00 p.m. - Owl Prowl and Folklore
December 28th @ 6:00 p.m. - Constellations of the Night SkyRegistration and more info can be found at the Tollgate Farm website:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/tollgate/events/night-hikes-on-the-farmMSU Tollgate Farm & Education Center
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Mon11Nov20195:30 pm1000 Cranbrook Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
HPS is ending 2019 with style with 2 outstanding presentations by special guest speaker, Tim Wood. We sure hope you are able to attend both presentations. If you can only make one of them, that is fine too.
5:30 pm:
Tim Wood
Plant Breeder, Plant Prognosticator and Plant Hunter for Michigan’s own Spring Meadow NurseryFirst Presentation: "Breakthroughs Shrubs: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants."
Over the last 20 years, we have seen an incredible amount of plant breeding breakthroughs that has changed the way we use plants, and as a result, have changed our gardens and landscapes. Some of these breakthroughs happened quickly, while others resulted from incremental improvements over time. Plant hunter, plant breeder, and plant prognosticator Tim Wood will shed light on the most interesting, game-changing genetics, the people that dreamed them up, and how these inventions have changed the course of plant breeding and development.7:00 pm:
HPS Meeting begins, with announcements, and a raffle for cool plants, followed immediately by:
Second Presentation: "The Hunt for New and Better Hydrangeas.”
Join Tim Wood, The Plant Hunter, as he highlights the species of hydrangeas that can be grown in Michigan. You will learn which ones are best suited for our climate, the most reliable blooming and how to care for each type. Come see the newest and best varieties on the market and the latest breeding trends and what we can expect in the near future. If you love hydrangeas this is the talk for you.
Biography of Tim Wood:
Tim Wood has this really tough job at Spring Meadow - he travels the world looking for new plants for the Proven Winners plant brand. He gets to meet fun people and sample the local food, beer and wine - someone has to do it! He is a fourth generation plantsman that started on his father’s nursery at the age of 8. His on the job training came at Longwood Gardens, The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, the Chicago Botanic Garden, Kingwood Center and Zelenka Nursery. He has bred over 100 patented plants, many of which are grown around the world. He has published articles and photographs in major nursery and gardening magazines, hosted a radio show and published three books; “Tree and Shrub Gardening for Michigan,” “The Best Garden Plants” and “Gardening Month by Month.” You can buy'em Amazon-They're great gifts! Tim has a passion to share his love and knowledge of plants with others – and that’s you.
Here is a link to an interview of Tim Wood by Margaret Roach of A Way to Garden:
https://awaytogarden.com/showoff-shrubs-new-and-old-with-tim-wood-of-spring-meadow/Here is Spring Meadow’s Wholesale Nursery Website: www.springmeadow.com (plant cultural info)
Feel free to bring a friend to our HPS meeting.
Hardy Plant Society meetings are held at:
Congregational Church of Birmingham
1000 Cranbrook Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301Membership: $15 per year, Guests: $5 for each lecture = $10 for both lectures
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Tue12Nov20197:00 pmBeautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Bloomfield Hills
VMS Category: Community:Beautification: Public Areas
November Meeting Handout (.PDF) - print and bring to meeting.
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Mon18Nov2019
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Thu05Dec2019Sat07Dec2019times varyRochester Schools Administration Center
Shoppers will find displays of affordable fresh greens perfect for gracing your home inside and out, fresh and permanent table arrangements that are hand made by the club’s talented designers, holiday cookies and gourmet items, and one of a kind handmade gifts for the holiday season.
Thursday, December 5 from 6:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. with a $5.00 entrance fee.
Friday, December 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a 2.00 entrance fee.
Saturday December 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a $2.00 entrance fee.Shopping at the Gifts & Greens Market means supporting the greater Rochester area. All proceeds are returned to the community in the areas of conservation, education, scholarships, horticulture therapy, and civic improvement.
Rochester Garden Club Gifts & Greens Market
Rochester Schools Administration Center
501 West University
Rochester Hills 48307Visit www.RochesterGardenClub.org for details.
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Sat07Dec20199am - 3pmCalvary Lutheran Church, 6805 Bluegrass Dr, Clarkston 49346
Fresh arrangements, handmade wreaths, garlands and roping, loose greens, custom small gifts and more.
The Holiday Greens Market will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church, 6805 Bluegrass Dr, Clarkston 49346.
For more information visit the Clarkston Garden Club
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9am - 4pmWaterford Senior Center
The Waterford Garden Club will be holding its annual Greens Market on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Decorated wreaths and swags as well as fresh arrangements and delectable baked goods will be available for your holiday shopping.
Waterford Senior Center
3621 Pontiac Lake Road
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Tue10Dec20195:30 pmBeautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Bloomfield Hills
Holiday Potluck and Silent Auction
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Doors Open at 5:30 PMYou’re invited to join us at the MGSOC Holiday Potluck & Silent Auction
Printable Flyer with all this detail.Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
5631 North Adams Road, Bloomfield HillsThis year we are opening
the doors early at 5:30pm to give our guests extra time to socialize and bid on your favorite Silent Auction
item. Our Guest fee will be waived for this meeting so bring your spouse, significant other, friend or neighbor.
All members or guests must bring a dish to be shared that serves 10-12 people.Please sign up ahead, if possible so that we have a variety of selections. The Society will provide the Ham and
Turkey and our members and guests will provide all the delicious side dishes, and desserts. Please contact
Kathy Sobanski, Phone 248-703-3801 or e-mail: sobanskk@yahoo.com if you can help or want to sign up for a
dish.Again, this year we will be entertained by the Troy High School Choir. We will join them for a few Holiday
Carols ending with the annual singing of the “12 Days of Gardening”.Those who desire may bring a generic $10 gift for the Gift Exchange. Bring a gift and get a gift.
Participation is voluntary, but it is fun!We will also be collecting canned goods for Gleaners Food Bank this year.
If possible, please remember to bring canned or non-perishable goods to donate.We hold our Silent Auction to raise funds to support the Society events and activities during the year. So, bring
your cash, check or credit card to do some Christmas/Hanukkah shopping. We have a wide variety of items
this year in our Silent Auction; Theater and Movie Tickets, lots of Gift Certificates to local restaurants,
greenhouses, gift shops, Hair Salons and more. Still need a Holiday Porch Pot or Centerpiece, we’ll have them.
Jewelry and wonderful Paintings by some of the most talented artists in our area. The Fundraising Team has
outdone themselves again this year.If you would like to volunteer to help setup or tear down & pack up; please contact Denise Brown at deniseraeb@gmail.com or 248-693-9177.
If you would like to donate an item for the Silent Auction remember; for each donated item, you will earn a
chance to win a $50 Gift Card to be drawn at the end of the evening. You don’t need to be present to win.
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Sat28Dec20198:00 pm28115 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, MI 48377
A series of bi-monthly events that offer educational and recreational opportunities for visitors to venture the farm in the nighttime and explore fascinating natural science topics.
The hikes will take place the last Friday of every other month. These events are open to the public and will particularly appeal to scout groups, families, and anyone with a thirst for knowledge and adventure.Each hike will incorporate different themes fitting to the month or season.
Advance registration will be required
$10 each session
Light snacks and beverages provided
Below is the tentative 2019 schedule.December 28th @ 6:00 p.m. - Constellations of the Night Sky
Registration and more info can be found at the Tollgate Farm website:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/tollgate/events/night-hikes-on-the-farmMSU Tollgate Farm & Education Center
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Mon06Jan20207:00 pmCongregational Church of Birmingham
Documentary Film: ‘the Biggest little Farm"
7:00 p.m. meeting begins with announcements and raffle
7:15 p.m. “the Biggest little Farm” movie begins (92 minutes length)
8:47 p.m. Movie endsCongregational Church of Birmingham
1000 Cranbrook Rd.
Bloomfield Hills, MI
48304HPS Membership is $15 per year
There is no additional fee for attending the documentary on Jan. 6
All are welcome!The Wikipedia Link on "the Biggest little Farm”:
The Biggest Little Farm is a 2018 American documentary film, directed by Emmy Award Winning director John Chester.[4][5] The film profiles the life of married couple Chester and Molly as they acquire and establish themselves on Apricot Lane Farms in Moorpark, California.[6]
The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival.[7] It had its second screening at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival, where it was named second runner-up for the People's Choice Award: Documentaries.[8] It was selected as the Opening Night film at Doc NYC in November 2018.[9] The film was screened as part of the Spotlight Section at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. It also screened at the 29th New Orleans Film Festival on October 24, 2018.[10]
The film has been acquired for theatrical distribution by the independent film company Neon,[6] with a projected release date of May 10, 2019 in Los Angeles and New York. The film expanded into Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Minneapolis, Nashville, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco and Washington D.C on May 17 and additional markets throughout May and June. The film has been acquired by The Exchange for international distribution.[11]
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Sat11Jan20201pm - 2:30pmNovi Civic Center
Practicing proper pruning techniques is an excellent way to protect your trees and your property against future hazards. But how do you determine which branches should be cut?
Registration required.
Register by January 9, 2020 at: https://www.facebook.com/events/378950919680039/ or call 248-347-0414 to register by phone.
To learn more about these classes, call 248-735-5615.
Novi Civic Center
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Tue14Jan20207:00 pmBeautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Bloomfield Hills
VMS Category: Environmental Stewardship: Invasive Pests and Plants
Ecologist John DeLisle will discuss phragmites management and control.
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Sat25Jan2020Lansing Community College West Campus
It's All About...The Ins & Outs of Gardening
Capital Area Master Gardeners Winter SymposiumFour great topics with three excellent speakers:
The Foodscape Revolution in Michigan - Brie Arthur
Saving and Sharing Seeds - Ben Cohen
Gardening with Grains - Brie Arthur
Defining Your Canvas: Landscape Design - Jean Persely$60.00 early registration prior to Jan. 8th / $70.00 after Jan. 8th Register deadline Jan. 17th.
See flyer for registration form:
https://mgacac.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/symposium-brochure-2020_kale_web2.pdfLansing Community College West Campus
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Fri07Feb2020Sat08Feb202010am - 3pmCranbrook House & Gardens, 380 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Cranbrook House & Gardens
Winter Greenhouse Sale
Friday, February 7th, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 8th, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Step into our tropical oasis and shop for houseplants that are sure to brighten up your home or office! Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary volunteers will be available to answer your plant questions while you explore our demonstration gardens and plants for purchase.
Plant list: Begonias, Bromeliads, Cacti, Dish gardens, Ferns, Jade and Succulents
(List is subject to change. Availability is not guaranteed).Plant Sales Support Preservation
Cranbrook House & Gardens
380 Lone Pine Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
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Tue11Feb20207:00 pmBeautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Bloomfield Hills
VMS Category: Community:Beautification: Public Areas
Today, we have an unprecedented wide choice in plant species and variety. However, we're also in the midst of a perfect storm of production practices and economic realities that have made it all too likely that the plant we buy will not have a good root system. Despite careful selection, we find compromised root systems when we unwrap or depot new plants. Discover how this situation came about, the research attention it's getting, what you can expect to see, and fixes you should use.
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Fri28Feb20209:15 amMeadow Brook Hall 350 Estate Drive Rochester, Michigan
Meadow Brook Garden Club
February 28 - Hydrangeas: Selection and Pruning
March 27 - Butterfly Gardening
April 24 - Gardening with WildflowersCoffee and refreshments are served at 9:15 a.m.
Program starts at 10:00 a.m.
Open to the public. There is a $5 non-member donation.Reservations are not required.
Visit meadowbrookhall.org for more information.
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Sun01Mar2020Mon02Mar20209am - 4pm MSU's Kellogg Center, East Lansing, Michigan
SAVE THE DATE(S)
Gerould Wilhelm from Conservation Design Forum will be our keynote speaker on both days. The title of his talks will be:“Consilience, Concinnity and The Way” (yes, you will need to Google), and “What, Indeed, is a Native Plant?” I have heard him speak before and spent the whole time in rapt attention.
We are also rounding out the rest of the speaking lineup. Other topics will include restoration agriculture using native plants, birds and biodiversity, climate change, social psychological and ecological effects of urban design, native plants and small lots, lakeshore restoration, rare butterfly conservation, wild rice, gardening for birds, and a golf course restoration.Registration will open just after the new year so look for announcements and links to our registration page. Please also remember that memberships are now on a calendar year format and will be due during conference registration.
During the conference we also present grant awards. Grants are due to be submitted December 21. You can find information on our grant program here:WAM grants. This page has just been updated with 2020 information. In 2019 we granted about $7200 to various well-deserved projects. In 2020 we anticipate awarding $9000 due to the improvement in our financial situation.Please share this information with deserving projects you may know about in your community.
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Mon02Mar2020Mon08Jun20205pm - 9pmONLINE
For more information go to:
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Tue03Mar2020Tue16Jun20205:30pm - 9:30pmONLINE
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Thu05Mar2020Thu11Jun202012pm - 4pmSouth Oakland Health Center – Southfield Office
SPRING CLASS
March 5, 2020 - June 11, 2020
Noon - 4 p.m.
South Oakland Health Center – Southfield Office
27725 Greenfield Rd, Room 60
Southfield, MI 48076FALL CLASS
August 18, 2020 - December 1, 2020
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center
28115 Meadowbrook Rd.
Novi, MI 48377The MSU Extension Master Gardener Program is a volunteer leader training program for people who are enthusiastic to learn science based environmentally friendly gardening.
Find out more and register for the spring 2020 class:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/master_gardener_oakland_countyFind out about the fall 2020 class:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/extension-master-gardener-program-training-course-novi-oakland-county.The Michigan Master Gardener Program webpage has a listing of all current statewide training opportunities including classes in Wayne, Macomb, Livingston and Genesee Counties.
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Sat07Mar2020Sun08Mar20209am - 12pmTollgate Farm and Education Center 28115 Meadowbrook Road Novi, MI 48377
Hourly Seatings from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Start out with pancakes, coffee, cocoa, sausages and of course, Tollgate maple syrup! Then jump on the hay wagon to head out to the sugar bush, where you can watch sap get cooked into syrup, participate in tree tapping, visit the traditional sugar camp and watch our draft horse get to work!
A hands-on, maple-flavored event for the whole family!
Adults: $15
Children 3-12: 12
Children 2 and under: free
Registration closes midnight Friday, March 6.
Registration is nonrefundable.
Activities are outdoors, so please dress for the weather!Tollgate Farm and Education Center
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Tue10Mar20207:00 pmBeautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Bloomfield Hills
VMS Category: Environmental Stewardship: IPM - General
Winning the war against weeds requires a comprehensive understanding of the enemy and an integrated approach for control. Join Dr. Erin Hill for a discussion on the biology and management of some of our most tiresome weed species. Dr. Hill serves as the Weed Science Diagnostician for MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics, specializing in weed identification and control, as well as herbicide injury and resistance, in a wide variety of Michigan environments.
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Thu12Mar20207pm - 8:30pmpin Novi Civic Center 45175 Ten Mile Road, Novi, Michigan 48375
Are you batty about Michigan’s most misunderstood nocturnal wildlife? Learn all about our nine species of bats, the threats they’re facing, how their populations are being managed throughout the Great Lakes region, and how you can participate in bat-related citizen science projects. We’ll cover everything from bat houses to bat calls in celebration of our only flying mammals.
Pre-registration required by calling 248.347.0414.
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Fri27Mar20209:15 amMeadow Brook Hall 350 Estate Drive Rochester, Michigan
Meadow Brook Garden Club
March 27 - Butterfly Gardening
April 24 - Gardening with WildflowersCoffee and refreshments are served at 9:15 a.m.
Program starts at 10:00 a.m.
Open to the public. There is a $5 non-member donation.Reservations are not required.
Visit meadowbrookhall.org for more information.
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Sat04Apr20209am - 4:30pmSt. Clair Middle School 4335 Yankee Rd. St. Clair, MI 48079
We are so very excited about “From the Ground Up”. The theme this year is design and fill.
Kelly Orzel, is a fresh, young, enthusiastic, organic vegetable gardener. Her book “The Backyard Gardener” (which will be sold at the symposium) is packed with useful valuable information. She will talk about good organic gardening practices. Just a wealth of information!
Jonathan Wright is one accomplished horticulturist. His bio is incredible. He will speak on lesser known, often forgotten plants that do well in our zone 5 gardens, concentrating on perennials, woody’s, herbs, and even throwing in some vegetables.
Daniel Hinkley, another unbelievable horticulturist, plant explorer, and fellow gardener, etc. will speak to us on design; remembering movement, fragrance and texture, the forgotten elements of a good design. He will show us through example in “The Making of Windcliff”.
We are so very excited about this line up!
As you know we strive to bring you only the best, relevant, talented speakers.
We also pride ourselves in creating a day out, before the season officially begins to get you excited about your own garden and its 2020 potential.
The doors will open at 7:30, so you will have the first opportunity to shop in our Gardener’s Marketplace. This year we have invited many, many new vendors and they will be in the gym. The doors to the Marketplace will open to the public at 9:00, when we start our first lecture. We will also keep the marketplace open just to you until 4:30.
We have also moved the date to April 4, 2020. Many snowbirds have expressed an interest in coming, so we have obliged.
We certainly hope we have your attention. Please don’t hesitate to buy your ticket, this venue is smaller and we cannot overbook.
Doors open at 7:30 a.m.
Seminar: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Registrar: Sandy Billings
Phone: 810-367-3399
E-Mail: sanderan51@yahoo.comRegistration fee: $95
Late Registration fee: $105
(after February 29)
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Tue14Apr20207:00 pmBeautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Bloomfield Hills
VMS Category: Community:Beautification: Public Areas
Lucy Propst will discuss growing and caring for dahlias.
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Tue21Apr2020
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Fri24Apr20209:15 amMeadow Brook Hall 350 Estate Drive Rochester, Michigan
Meadow Brook Garden Club
Coffee and refreshments are served at 9:15 a.m.
Program starts at 10:00 a.m.
Open to the public. There is a $5 non-member donation.Reservations are not required.
Visit meadowbrookhall.org for more information.
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Mon18May2020
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Sun31May20207:00 pmZOOM Meeting
George Papadelis will discuss the new annuals and perennials for the 2020 growing season. Participants will be able to ask questions of George via a chat function.
VMS Category: Community Beautification: Public Areas
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Tue09Jun20207:00 pmZOOM Meeting (link provided closer to event date)
VMS Category: Environmental Stewardship: IPM - General
Everything we do has consequences. This especially pertains to how we manage our environmental resources. Being water-wise, planting the correct plant for the specific area, and ensuring it thrives are especially important for the home gardener, but it is increasingly important on a commercial scale. This talk will showcase how our greenhouse does everything we can to ensure we are not only being fiscally responsible, but also being environmentally responsible. This starts with clean inputs and continues through the complete life-cycle of our products.
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Fri12Jun2020Sat13Jun2020
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Thu25Jun2020Sun28Jun2020Southeastern Pennsylvania
June 25 - 28, 2020 (four days and three nights)
CANCELLED UNTIL 2021
The Master Gardener Society of Oakland County invites you to join us as we travel to Southeastern Pennsylvania for our 20th Anniversary Garden Tour.
With a tradition of horticulture going back 300 years, the Greater Philadelphia region is referred to as “America’s Garden Capital of the U.S.” Spend your days strolling through magnificent, premier gardens and arboretums. There are more famous public gardens, arboreta and historic landscapes in the region than anywhere else in North America.
One of the famous gardens on our itinerary is Longwood Gardens which began as a humble Quaker farm to becoming one of the premier gardens of the world. Longwood Gardens’ 1,083-acres showcases formal and informal gardens, fountains, a meadow and farmhouse, and a grand 4-acre conservatory. Explore the beauty and wonders of nature at Phipps Conservatory, encompassing 15-acres including a 14-room glass house. Chanticleer, known as a “pleasure garden”, is a 48-acre botanical garden built on the grounds of the Rosengarten estate. Winterthur gardens are one of the last of the original “wild gardens”. The wild garden concept is built around the idea of gardening on a broad scale, “placing perfectly hardy exotic plants under conditions where they will thrive.” The woodland gardens at the Mt. Cuba Center produce some of the most spectacular displays of wildflowers in the mid-Atlantic region. Additional venues will be announced for our visit to the area.
Have fun making new friends, reuniting with past travel companions, and talking “plants” with like-minded people. You do not have to be a Master Gardener to participate, but if you are, you will earn Master Gardener Continuing Education hours. There will truly be something for everyone and, you would NEVER do and see this much on your own!
Included:
- Transportation by luxury motor coach
· Four days touring and three nights hotel (downtown Lancaster, PA)
· Breakfast each day and other meals as determined
· Admission to all gardens and venues we visit - Movies, fun games, prizes, opportunities to shop for plants and garden art, and evening free time to explore local restaurants and attractions.
Cost: Estimated cost is $575-$625 per person, double occupancy, with an up-charge for single occupancy. A deposit of $150 is required to reserve a place.
Please read the 2020 MGSOC Garden Tour-Deposit Form for further details. To reserve your place on the trip, fill out the Deposit Form and return it with your check for the deposit amount to the address listed. The trip fills quickly so please don't delay if you want to join us.
If you have questions, please email Sue Williams, Trip Leader, Committee Chair Trips and Tours, at swillabee@hotmail.com.
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Tue14Jul20207:00 pmZOOM Meeting
From Amanda Koran, Committee Chair of Education, below is your invitation to register for Tuesday, July 14th General Meeting Zoom presentation @ 6:30 p.m. This will also be recorded and posted on our website, as was our last meeting. Please note, attached is a source list for heirloom seeds for you to download and peruse.
The topic is “Heirloom Vegetables" with our speaker Mary Gerstenberger.
Mary Gerstenberger is the retired Consumer Horticulture Coordinator for MSU Extension in Macomb County. She writes the "Vegetable Patch" section for the Michigan Gardener Magazine. Her degree from Wayne State University is in Biology with her core studies in Botany. Her experience in gardening began with helping her grandfather on a small seven acre farm and continues today working in her own garden. The "Heirloom Vegetables" presentation will cover the definition of an heirloom, their benefits and drawbacks, and some interesting heirlooms to grow.
The VMS Category for presentation is: Food – General Gardens.
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Tue11Aug20207:00 pmZOOM Meeting (register now - see below)
Video recording of the meeting available until September.
Jan Bills is the author of Late Bloomer, a certified landscape designer, advanced master gardener, entrepreneur, and contributing writer for State-by-State Gardening magazine. After a successful career in the corporate world, she made a major life reassessment and followed her heart: She traded in her heels for Wellies and started the Detroit-area landscape design company Two Women and a Hoe. Jan will share her tips and tricks in order to design a garden that you love.
VMS Category: Community: Beautification: Public Areas for 1 hour of education
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Mon17Aug2020
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Tue18Aug2020Tue01Dec20209am - 1pmMSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center
FALL CLASS
August 18, 2020 - December 1, 2020
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center
28115 Meadowbrook Rd.
Novi, MI 48377The MSU Extension Master Gardener Program is a volunteer leader training program for people who are enthusiastic to learn science based environmentally friendly gardening.
Find out about the fall 2020 class:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/extension-master-gardener-program-training-course-novi-oakland-county.The Michigan Master Gardener Program webpage has a listing of all current statewide training opportunities including classes in Wayne, Macomb, Livingston and Genesee Counties.
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Tue08Sep20207:00 pmZOOM Meeting (link provided closer to event date)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuc-irrT4vHdW9UnHwUiaRW3ekWnEYhueoMary Ellen is an Advanced Master Gardener and Smart Gardener with Macomb County. Her yard is certified as a Monarch Waystation through Monarch Watch, a Butterfly Garden through the North American Butterfly Association and a Pollinator Habitat with the Xerces Society. She is also a volunteer at the Ray Wiegand's Nursery Butterfly House and a member of the Meadow Brook Garden Club. In her presentation, she will share with us her knowledge of the butterflies of Southeast Michigan. Her presentation will include how to identify several species of butterflies from chrysalis to adult. She will also share with us how to plant to attract butterflies and which plants are hosts for specific butterfly species. Mary Ellen will show an example of a butterfly habitat.
The VMS Category is Environmental Stewardship: IPM - Pollinators
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Tue13Oct20207:00 pmZOOM Meeting (register now - see below)
Holly Kaiser will discuss sustainable practices that can be used in landscape design.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqdeCpqzgjH9a7crzJN74YvR13D_A9M6rgVMS Category: Community: Beautification: Public Areas
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Mon19Oct2020
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Tue10Nov20207:00 pmZOOM Meeting - registration required
Richard Thomas presenting on the Oudolf Gardens on Belle Isle including an update on the progress they are making as well as some of the new programs they are developing.
ZOOM Meeting - Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtc-iqrz8vGdxV2yZW6-dE5m3g414Dltm1 -
Mon16Nov2020
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Tue08Dec20207:00 pmTBD
There will not be a Silent Auction and Potluck this year due to Covid-19.
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Tue12Jan20216:30 pmZOOM Meeting (register now - see below)
Watch the YouTube video of Drew.
Landscaping with native plants is critical to build habitat, reduce resource inputs, and build healthy outdoor living areas. Learn why only native plants can do this and some design tips to make your native landscape beautiful as well.
Drew Lathin has been playing around with native plants in built landscapes for nearly 20 years, most recently as the owner of Creating Sustainable Landscapes, now in its 10th year. He is a fierce advocate for the need to rewild our urban and suburban landscapes using native plants in thoughtful and legible designs to bring biological diversity and beauty to our everyday lives. Over one hundred of his clients have rain gardens, prairie gardens, pollinator gardens, natural shorelines, and alternative lawns. Drew is also the President of the Board of the Wildflower Association of Michigan.
The VMS Category for this presentation is Environmental Stewardship: Native Plants
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Tue09Feb20216:30 pmZOOM Meeting (link provided closer to event date)
More details to come.
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Tue09Mar20216:30 pmZOOM Meeting (link provided closer to event date)
More details to come.