by Jeanette Meyer Garden Council members I learned some fun and helpful hints from one of the speakers, William Santos, who is owner of Monarch Garden & Floral Design in Petoskey, while attending the MGC state meeting. I would like to share these with you. I know you are an experienced and knowledgeable group, but …
Invasive Garlic Mustard
Garlic mustard is an exotic invasive plant from Europe that invades woodland habitats in North America and impacts forest biodiversity. In some woodlands, dense stands of garlic mustard in the spring threaten showy spring blooming ephemerals like spring beauty, trilliums and trout lilies. Other research points toward potentially negative impacts on timber species and forest health. …
Save the Date-Flower Show Symposium Sept. 23 – 24, 2019
You are invited… Join us for the 57th MGC Flower Show Judges Symposium to be held at the Delta Hotel by Marriott in Kalamazoo, MI. Instructors: Claudia Chopp and Judy Newman will be our design and horticulture instructors, respectively. We will be studying dahlia and succulents for Horticulture and the allied topic will be Writing Constructive Comments. The design subjects …
Michigan Master Naturalist Program
This program is open to anyone who has an interest in the great out of doors! Participants in the “Michigan Master Naturalist” program will gain a greater understanding of the natural environment and conservation techniques while learning the flora native to Michigan. Throughout the program, local volunteer opportunities may become apparent. Participants can take an …
Just added to the Council Shop! March 2019
Crowning Glory floral spray is the spray used at our Greens Sale to preserve the fresh greens arrangements. We are offering a 16 oz. spray bottle for $3.00, a significant savings over retail price! The bottle comes pre-mixed and ready to use. Also, as an eco-friendly bonus, you can bring back the empty spray bottle …
Consequences of Seemingly Harmless Activity
Are you planning a vacation this year? Going to do some hiking? Have you seen the signs for leave no trace. “Please take nothing but photos leave nothing but footprints,” they say. Or, “pack it in pack it out.” You get the idea. According to information in an m-live article rock stacking is causing environmental …
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 …
Flower Show Video
Catch the Buzz: This 5 minute-20 second video is comprised of video clips and photographs taken by our own Council members and set to a musical background. The project was created as a visual summary of our Standard Flower Show beyond the pages of the Book of Evidence. Much of the behind the scenes work …
Kalamazoo Garden Council Shop
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 …
Welcome to a New Club
Portage Senior Center Garden Pals On March 12, 2018 Portage Senior Center Garden Pals voted to join the Kalamazoo Garden Council. The club has 7 members who are also members of the Senior Center. Their President is Joyce Tuinier and Treasurer is Charlotte Kelley. If you would like to join the Garden Pals, contact Joyce …
