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Kalamazoo Garden Council, Inc.

coordinates and promotes
the interests of garden clubs in the Kalamazoo area.

  • We coordinate the interests of member clubs for charitable, scientific, environmental and educational purposes.
  • We advance the art of landscape, floral design and horticulture;  increase the knowledge of natural science; and protect and conserve natural resources.
  • We make numerous contributions to the Greater Kalamazoo Community through our involvement in civic beautification and educational opportunities.
  • As a member organization of National Garden Clubs, Inc. and Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc. we are able to bring educational programs to our members.

News & Announcements

Photo of Floralite Quick Dip 100

New Item in Council Shop!

FloraLife® Quick Dip 100 now available!

New Item in Council Shop!Read More

Sustainable Foods, Farm & Gardens

Classes are being offered Aug – Nov 2022, by Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Sustainable Foods, Farm & GardensRead More

NGC Standard Flower Show

Wedel’s Garden Center on July 22 & 23, 2022.

NGC Standard Flower ShowRead More

What are Keystone Native Plants and Why are They so Important?

14% of native plants (the keystones) support 90% of butterfly and moth lepidoptera species.

What are Keystone Native Plants and Why are They so Important?Read More

Eco-friendly Tableware

The Council Shop is now stocked with eco-friendly tableware for purchase.

Eco-friendly TablewareRead More

Thank you from Hazel Wirick Scholarship Recipient

A thank you from Alex Kolstoe, recipient of the Hazel Wirick Scholarship.

Thank you from Hazel Wirick Scholarship RecipientRead More

Kalamazoo Garden Council

Spring Blooming Shrubs

Excerpt from GardenGate.com by Garden Gate Staff

Spring Blooming ShrubsRead More

Photography by member Jeanette Meyer. Image used with her permission.

Giant Swallowtail

Scientific name: Papillo cresphontes
Higher classification: Swallowtail

Giant SwallowtailRead More

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Three Surprising Solutions to Climate Change

August Environment Report by Denise Clegg

Three Surprising Solutions to Climate ChangeRead More

Floral Design Tips Learned at the 2019 MGC Convention

by Jeanette Meyer

Floral Design Tips Learned at the 2019 MGC ConventionRead More

Invasive Garlic Mustard

Garlic mustard is an exotic invasive plant from Europe…

Invasive Garlic MustardRead More

Michigan Master Naturalist Program

This program is open to anyone who has an interest in the great out of doors!

Michigan Master Naturalist ProgramRead More

Garden Gifts and Tools

We’ve got just the right gifts to make the people in your life smile with joy. You won’t be disappointed (and neither will they).

Some of our new products!

Rain Gauge & Bracket

$53.00

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Telescopic Hedge Shear

$53.00

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Twin Blade Trimming Shear

$16.25

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Umbrella Greenhouse

$34.75

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Irrigation Spikes

$10.50

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Mini Adjustable Hand Rake

$10.50

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Telescopic Ratchet Bypass Lopper

$57.75

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Rotating Handle Pruner

$22.00

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Left Hand Ergonomic Professional Pruner

$39.25

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Upcoming Events

Apr
17
Mon
2023
10:00 am New Member Brunch @ House
New Member Brunch @ House
Apr 17 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
 
Oct
10
Tue
2023
1:00 pm Flower Arranging 101 Class @ House
Flower Arranging 101 Class @ House
Oct 10 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
 
Oct
24
Tue
2023
1:00 pm Bow-Making Class @ House
Bow-Making Class @ House
Oct 24 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
 
Nov
20
Mon
2023
9:00 am PetalPushers-Make Gnomes @ Library
PetalPushers-Make Gnomes @ Library
Nov 20 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
 
Nov
21
Tue
2023
9:00 am ChulaVista-Make Swags @ Library
ChulaVista-Make Swags @ Library
Nov 21 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
 
Nov
22
Wed
2023
9:00 am ChulaVista-Swag Tie-ons @ small conf. room
ChulaVista-Swag Tie-ons @ small conf. room
Nov 22 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
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Affiliations

  • National Garden Clubs, Inc.
  • Central Region – NGC
  • Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc.
  • National Garden Clubs, Inc.
  • Central Region – NGC
  • Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc.

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