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.
The Kalamazoo Garden Council proudly held its 71st fundraiser, the Annual Holiday Greens Sale, on December 6 and 7, 2024 at the Portage Zhang Senior Center. Despite Mother Nature throwing us a curveball with a snowstorm right before our setup day, the determined spirit of our members enabled us to set up the venue on …
Here are the results from the 2024 NGC Standard Flower Show that was presented by the Kalamazoo Garden Council in September.
Dr. Todd Barkman shares a list from the MSU Extension of Endangered and Threatened Species in Michigan.
Did you know that 1/3 of our food is dependent on pollinators which are threatened by climate change?
The Memorial Garden honors and remembers those who have contributed so much to this organization and to this property.
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.
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.
Jan Keys, our Horticulture Chairman, warned us to be aware of Asian Jumping Worms that could be in our gardens. They are lighter in color than familiar earthworms, have a band that goes around their body and they are very, almost hyperactive compared to regular earthworms. Unfortunately, they are incredibly invasive and destructive. They will …
Petal Pusher’s member Linda Ricca chronicles the nest life of two baby hummingbirds in this charming slideshow and the graphic talents of fellow garden club member Andy Stork enhance the enjoyment!
Excerpt from GardenGate.com by Garden Gate Staff
I would like to encourage all club members to consider attending this Tri-Refresher associated with the MGC state meeting in June. The price is right and the opportunity for education fantastic. Jeanette Meyer, President KGC
August Environment Report by Denise Clegg
According to the website http://metroparent.com there are some rather easy actions that we can take to preserve pollinators in our gardens. Stop buying plants pretreated with neonicotinoids. Treated pants are primarily sold at big box stores. These insecticides are sprayed onto seeds and are effective for up to 10 weeks. They were seen as less …
The top 5 environmental concerns for 2019 are: Biodiversity Water Deforestation Pollution Climate Change Biodiversity is the complex system of the environment having an impact directly and indirectly on every other thing. In the March report I reported on the stone fly, a seemingly insignificant insect. I reported on that to demonstrate how a small …
April Environmental Report written by Denise Clegg My husband has often said he didn’t go to college to be a grass farmer. However, much of his leisure time is spent taking care of the lawn. The perfect lawn is not a priority in retirement. So, I’m hoping that I can impart some wisdom from the …
Are you planning a vacation this year? Going to do some hiking?
It’s not too late to save them, but it’s a question of whether we make the effort, scientists say. 6 MINUTE READBY CARRIE ARNOLD PUBLISHED DECEMBER 21, 2018
Evey Prentice joined Western Hills in October 2018 Kathy Larson joined Chula Vista in November 2018 Michelle Farris joined Chula Vista in November 2018 Rose Neumann joined Chula Vista in November 2018 Nancy Hannah joined Garden Pals in December 2018 Margaret McAllister joined Grow & Show in Jan 2019
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 …
A project begun this year in the Fort Custer Recreation Area (FCRA) is a three year research project into control of aquatic invasive species (AIS). It is a multi-pronged approach to control AIS in the FCRA, developed and implemented by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The Kalamazoo River Watershed Council is working with public …
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 …
