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Annual Meeting 2023

2023 Annual Luncheon

April 2, 2023 by KGC Admin

Register Now!
Deadline: May 25th, 2023

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Photo of Floralite Quick Dip 100

New Item in Council Shop!

October 4, 2022 by KGC Admin

FloraLife® Quick Dip 100 now available!

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COVID 19 Update

May 11, 2021 by KGC Admin

KGC Members, please follow all MDHHS COVID-19 Guidelines that are pertinent to you as you meet this summer.  For more information, please visit www.michigan.gov/coronavirus.

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Greens Gifts

September 3, 2019 by KGC Admin

Thinking about Christmas in Michigan or about the Holidays may feel a little strange this time of year. However, your referring business associates, clients, employees, friends, or relatives will appreciate your thoughtfulness in planning as the holiday season arrives. The garden clubs of Kalamazoo Garden Council will be offering quality hand-made and decorated holiday greens …

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Through the Lens of a Gardener

August 7, 2018 by KGC Admin

A slide show of images provided by members of the Kalamazoo Garden Council, created by "Random Button Pusher" for the KGC 2018 annual meeting at the request of my sister-in-law, who is a member.

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Photography by member Mary Verleger. Image used with her permission.

Those Pesky Deer

April 14, 2018 by KGC Admin

For years I have had a huge problem with deer in my yard.  As you are aware, they eat whatever they darn please.  Two years ago at Wedel’s Spring Expo there was a booth with two guys from Messina Wildlife Management.  I spent quite a bit of time talking with them before I bought their …

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Invasive Plants – Japanese Knotweed

August 8, 2017 by KGC Admin

Japanese Knotweed Fallopia japonica,  an invasive species is prevalent in Kalamazoo County.  It spreads easily and seems to be incredibly indestructable.  The City of Kalamazoo hired Hannah Hudson last summer as the tall grass and weeds inspector. She has a background in natural resources, but had never heard of Japanese knotweed. She quickly learned its …

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Invasive Plant – Swallow-wort

May 4, 2017 by KGC Admin

Black and Pale Swallow-worts Cynanchum louiseae ( Vincetoxicum nigrum) and Cynanchum rossicum ( Vincetoxicum rossicum) Plant Threatens Michigan Monarchs Swallow-wort can be confused with Milkweed by Monarch butterflies because their seed pods are similar.  This Michigan decorative garden plant, brought to the United States during the 19th century, has affected how Monarchs develop.  For more …

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Pollinators – Mason Bee

October 24, 2016 by KGC Admin

Mason Bee The tiny mason bee is environmentally healthy, simple and fun.  Mason bees are extraordinary pollinators.  These bees are very efficient, 200-300 females can pollinate an entire acre.  They are native to most of North America.  There are approximately 150 types of mason bees. According to Judy Beaudette writing on the website, ecolandscaping.org, “They are tunnel-nesting, …

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Beneficial Insects – Braconid Wasp

September 16, 2016 by KGC Admin

Braconid Wasp Tomato hornworm covered with white cocoons of Braconid Wasp Photo Taken by Amy Nelson at Crispe House, Plainwell, MI. While gardening at Crispe House this week we came across a Tomato Hornworm in the vegetable garden near the back of the house next to the drive way. I found the Tomato Hornworm pictured to …

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Carol’s Yard

October 2, 2015 by KGC Admin

The sunflowers came from birdseed and were a total surprise. The morning glory would have taken over the rose bed so we had it climb a shepherd’s hook.  I really like the effect.   Carol Beckius

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Veterans Memorial at Riverview Cemetery

August 30, 2015 by KGC Admin

The Westwood Garden Club has taken on the project of restoring the Veterans Memorial at Riverview Cemetery.  The Club is doing this in conjunction with the Kalamazoo Garden Council.  It is amazing what a group of women can accomplish. I was at the memorial today.  The flags were flying.  The sun was shining.  Thought you …

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Blue Star Memorial Marker Dedications

August 20, 2015 by KGC Admin

On Saturday Sept. 19, the Chula Vista Garden Club hosted two Blue Star Memorial Dedications. The 11:00am ceremony was across from Memorial Park in Otsego, in the triangle at the crossroads of Farmer Street and Washington Street. The 1:00pm ceremony was at Sherwood Park, 121 North Sherwood, Plainwell, MI 49080

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Our KGC House

June 5, 2012 by KGC Admin

The Kalamazoo Garden Council House, located at 533 N. Westnedge Ave. in Kalamazoo, is just slightly north of Markin Glen Park and south of the Kalamazoo Nature Center. Phone: 269-344-3809 Mailing Address: Kalamazoo Garden Council, 533 N. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49004-3073 See MAP for detailed directions. View Larger Map

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