Kalamazoo Garden Council
Enhancing Our Environment
The rapidly spreading spotted lanternfly prefers to feed on the invasive tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima) but also feeds on a wide range of plants, including grapevines and trees such as black walnut, river birch, willow, sumac, and red maple.
Here are the results from the 2024 NGC Standard Flower Show that was presented by the Kalamazoo Garden Council in September.
If you've heard about the movement to plant more native species but wonder why is it important, the following resources will answer your questions!
Dr Todd Barkman, professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Western Michigan University,shares his deer repellent recipe with us.
Governor Whitmer declares June 17-23, 2024 to be Michigan Pollinator Week
Dr. Todd Barkman shares a list from the MSU Extension of Endangered and Threatened Species in Michigan.
An annual scholarship in memory of founder and past president, Hazel Wirick, is presented to a WMU student.
Did you know that 1/3 of our food is dependent on pollinators which are threatened by climate change?
A photo of the Western Hills garden is featured on the cover of the MGC Garden Gate newsletter.
The Memorial Garden honors and remembers those who have contributed so much to this organization and to this property.
FloraLife® Quick Dip 100 now available!
14% of native plants (the keystones) support 90% of butterfly and moth lepidoptera species.
The Council Shop is now stocked with eco-friendly tableware for purchase.
Excerpt from GardenGate.com by Garden Gate Staff
Scientific name: Papillo cresphontes
Higher classification: Swallowtail
August Environment Report by Denise Clegg
Garlic mustard is an exotic invasive plant from Europe...
Are you planning a vacation this year? Going to do some hiking?
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 …
Learn Share Grow BUY Do you know about our Council Shop? It’s located on the first floor of the Council House and stocks floral arranging supplies and gardening items for our members. Supplies are bought wholesale, and the savings are passed on to you while a small portion of the sale directly benefits the Council’s …
