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 and Announcements
The Importance of Pollinators by Jeanette Meyer
Photo credit: Pat Pawlak Did you know that 1/3 of our food is dependent on pollinators which are threatened by climate change? The three main pollinators are butterflies, bees, and bats. Without them fruit, vegetables, and fodder would not be pollinated. Fodder is feed for animals so even the pork and chicken you eat …
Western Hills Garden at KGC House
Last fall Bunny LaDuke took this photograph of the Western Hills garden at the Council House and recently submitted it to the MGC Garden Gate newsletter. The photo was accepted and will be featured on the cover of the online fall issue of the MGC Garden Gate. “It is truly a beautiful garden with …
Memory Lane Dedication
After two years of planning and hard work, the dedication of Memorial Lane was held on Monday, August 14. KGC President Donna Robinson welcomed over 60 members and family of the past members being honored. Past President Bunny LaDuke explained the renovation of the garden area that involved removing dead trees and old shade plants …
New Item in Council Shop!
FloraLife® Quick Dip 100 now available!
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.
Eco-friendly Tableware
The Council Shop is now stocked with eco-friendly tableware for purchase.
Spring Blooming Shrubs
Excerpt from GardenGate.com by Garden Gate Staff
Giant Swallowtail
Scientific name: Papillo cresphontes
Higher classification: Swallowtail
Three Surprising Solutions to Climate Change
August Environment Report by Denise Clegg
Invasive Garlic Mustard
Garlic mustard is an exotic invasive plant from Europe…
Consequences of Seemingly Harmless Activity
Are you planning a vacation this year? Going to do some hiking?
Council Shop- Your One Stop for All Your Fresh Arrangement Needs!
The Council House Shop has many supplies available at great savings for your fresh arrangement creations. We carry both green and black oasis, various gauges of floral wire, floral tapes and picks as well as bases to hold half, full or two blocks of oasis! Floral Fresh water additive in packets and single stem vials …
Newest Products
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Rain Guage & Bracket$10.50
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Small Hanging Metal Hopper Feeder$35
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Large Bird Hopper Feeder$47.75