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Council Events

June 12, 2022 by Kathy Kienle
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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.

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Eco-friendly Tableware

April 6, 2022 by Kathy Kienle

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

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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.

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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.

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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 …

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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

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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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Three Surprising Solutions to Climate Change

September 16, 2019 by Kathy Kienle

August Environment Report by Denise Clegg

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What can we do to preserve pollinators?

August 2, 2019 by Kathy Kienle

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 …

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Top Five Environmental Concerns for 2019

May 23, 2019 by Kathy Kienle

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 …

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Having a Healthy Lawn While Being Environmentally Sound

April 14, 2019 by Kathy Kienle

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 …

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Michigan Master Naturalist Program

April 7, 2019 by Kathy Kienle

This program is open to anyone who has an interest in the great out of doors!

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Consequences of Seemingly Harmless Activity

March 11, 2019 by Kathy Kienle

Are you planning a vacation this year? Going to do some hiking?

Read moreConsequences of Seemingly Harmless Activity
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We’re Losing Monarch Butterflies Fast- Here’s Why

January 18, 2019 by Kathy Kienle

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

Read moreWe’re Losing Monarch Butterflies Fast- Here’s Why

Please Welcome our New Members

January 11, 2019 by Kathy Kienle

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

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Council Shop- Your One Stop for All Your Fresh Arrangement Needs!

November 15, 2018 by Kathy Kienle

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 …

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Enbridge Settlement Funding Research on Control of Aquatic Invasive Species

September 10, 2018 by Kathy Kienle

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 …

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Kalamazoo Garden Council Shop

August 21, 2018 by Kathy Kienle

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 …

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PFAS Contamination in Kalamazoo County

August 3, 2018 by Kathy Kienle

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a family of over 3,000 man made chemicals that began being produced in the mid 1900s.  PFAS are extremely stable chemical compounds. They have many industrial applications such as firefighting foam, waterproofing, and insecticides.  As you can see their applications would possibly lead to widespread ground applications and potential …

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Legislation

April 11, 2016 by Denise Clegg

Senate Bill 850 proposing the Black Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio Polyxenes) as the official State of Michigan butterfly was introduced in the Michigan Senate on March 8, 2016 by Senators: Hertel, Young, Bieda, Warren, Schmidt and Johnson. To support this effort please write to your State Senator in support of SB 850.  The Kalamazoo Garden Council along with …

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Carol’s Yard

October 2, 2015 by KGC Admin

The sunflowers came from birdseed and were a total surprise. The morning glory would have taken over the rose bed so we had it climb a shepherd’s hook.  I really like the effect.   Carol Beckius

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