Books of the Month-September 2026
This month, we are highlighting books about butterflies, hummingbirds, and frogs.
Kathy Kienle
Earth’s underground fungal network could stretch across 10% of the Milky Way
On Thursday, June 11, 2026, researchers published a study in the journal Science revealing the first global map of underground arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal networks stretching 110 quadrillion kilometers through Earth’s topsoil. These symbiotic fungi are critical for planetary health, shuttling around 4 billion metric tons of carbon annually—equal to 11% of human emissions—while supporting trade … Read more
Books to help you with your flower show design
In anticipation of the Council’s Sizzlin’ Summer Flower Show July 17-18, Kathy Kienle is recommending 4 books from our Council’s library …
2026 KGC Annual Meeting
Registration is now open for the Kalamazoo Garden Council Annual Meeting, taking place on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the beautiful and historic Henderson Castle, 100 Monroe St. at W. Main, Kalamazoo.
Books of the Month-February 2026
This month, we are going from a Japanese theme to a book about a local treasure!
Interested in joining a garden club?
The Kalamazoo Garden Council and its nine member clubs will be at the Wedel’s Spring Flower and Garden Show.
Books of the Month-January 2026
This month we are featuring books about Landscaping with Nature, Landscaping that Saves Energy, and a pocket book about Landscaping Small Gardens. Check them out!
Books of the Month (September, 2025)
Grow a garden for cutting, install a water garden or read about why gardeners garden in this month’s selected books.
Rare rusty-patched bumblebee found in Kalamazoo County
A rare species of bumblebee thought to be extinct in Michigan was recently rediscovered in Kalamazoo.
Books of the Month (August, 2025)
Did you know that our Blanche Babcok library has a wonderful selection of books about Native Plants and Composting? We want to highlight three of these books today.
How To Trim Microplastics From Your Life
Researchers are showing that microplastics can make their way into the brain, heart, lungs, and kidneys, and have found that microplastic levels are higher in the brains of people with dementia.
Find out how to reduce your exposure.
