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!
According to the website https://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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Are you planning a vacation this year? Going to do some hiking?
The KGC will also be selling our Zenport Garden Gifts & Tools at the Home & Garden Expo on March 7-9 at the Kalamazoo Expo Center. Zenport Industries tools are high quality, ergonomic, and with cushioned handles to make gardening and landscaping easier. A selection of pruners, loppers, rakes, and other reliable gardening tools will … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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
The Westwood Garden Club has taken on the project of restoring the Veterans Memorial at Riverview Cemetery. The Club is doing this in conjunction with the Kalamazoo Garden Council. It is amazing what a group of women can accomplish. I was at the memorial today. The flags were flying. The sun was shining. Thought you … Read more
On Saturday Sept. 19, the Chula Vista Garden Club hosted two Blue Star Memorial Dedications. The 11:00am ceremony was across from Memorial Park in Otsego, in the triangle at the crossroads of Farmer Street and Washington Street. The 11:00am ceremony was across from Memorial Park in Otsego, in the triangle at the crossroads of Farmer Street and Washington Street. The 1:00pm … Read more
The Kalamazoo Garden Council House, located at 533 N. Westnedge Ave. in Kalamazoo, is just slightly north of Markin Glen Park and south of the Kalamazoo Nature Center. Phone: 269-344-3809 Mailing Address: Kalamazoo Garden Council, 533 N. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49004-3073 See MAP for detailed directions. View Larger Map
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5333 N. Westnedge
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
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