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Notices

Council Events Calendar

June 12, 2022 //  by Kathy Kienle

Event Host Location Date Time KGC Annual Meeting KGC Markin Glen Pavilion June 14, 2022 10 am Flower Show 101 Kalamazoo Garden Club (KA) KGC House July 8, 2022 12:30pm-2pm Treating Plants with Glycerin Inge Mesik KGC House Aug 18, 2022 6pm-7pm

Category: Notices

What are Keystone Native Plants and Why are They so Important?

April 6, 2022 //  by Kathy Kienle

14% of native plants (the keystones) support 90% of butterfly and moth lepidoptera species.

Category: Announcements, Michigan Gardening, Michigan Native Plants, Notices, Pollinators

Eco-friendly Tableware

April 6, 2022 //  by Kathy Kienle

The Council Shop is now stocked with eco-friendly tableware for purchase.

Category: Announcements, Council Shop, Notices

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.

Category: Notices

About the Hazel Wirick Scholarship

April 7, 2021 //  by Kathy Kienle

An annual scholarship is underwritten by Kalamazoo Garden Council, Inc., in memory of founder and past president, Hazel Wirick, and awarded by Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc., to  Western Michigan University to support a student selected by the university in the field of botany, biology, environmental studies or other related subjects.  Michigan Garden Clubs awards scholarships …

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Thank you from Hazel Wirick Scholarship Recipient

April 7, 2021 //  by Kathy Kienle

A thank you from Alex Kolstoe, recipient of the Hazel Wirick Scholarship.

Category: Announcements, Notices

Asian Jumping Worms

August 21, 2020 //  by Kathy Kienle

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 …

Category: Horticulture, Michigan Gardening, Notices

Honey’s Babies: Because Everything Good Has a Beginning

July 15, 2020 //  by Kathy Kienle

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!

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Spring Blooming Shrubs

March 18, 2020 //  by Kathy Kienle

Excerpt from GardenGate.com by Garden Gate Staff

Category: Announcements, Horticulture, Michigan Gardening, Notices

Tri-Refresher, June 5, Lansing

March 16, 2020 //  by Kathy Kienle

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

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