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Grow and Show Garden Club (GS)

Club members enjoy visiting South Haven Nursery.

Officers

  • President: Linda Derfiny
  • Co-Vice Presidents: Patti Oakland and Margaret McAllister
  • Secretary: Ann Miczulski
  • Treasurer: Connie Micklin
  • Club Director: Mary Tetreau

Committee Chairs

  • Sunshine/Membership:  Dianne Herpolsheimer
  • Parliamentarian:  Patti Oakland
  • Council House Grounds Chair:  Gale Rhoads
  • Historian:  Margaret McAllister
  • Environmental Concerns:  Kathy Neal
  • Horticulture:  Ellen Plano
  • Wildflowers:  Gale Rhoads
  • Birds:  Mary Bulson
  • Park Place Living:  Ann Houser
  • Greens Sale Rep:  Jill Toma
  • Website:  Janey Lutzka
  • Yearbook Preparation:  Kathy Neal, Patti Oakland
  • Proofreading:  Linda Derfiny

Mission Statement

The object of the club is to stimulate interest in horticultural and environmental concerns.

Meetings are the third Thursday of each month, at 11:45

 Fiscal Year:  June to May

 Organized in 1962, federated in 1963

Community Activities

  • Park Place Assisted Living – provide and participate in flower arranging and programs with residents, monthly October through April
  • Garden Council Greens Sale – create arrangements and projects for sale, and work at sale
  • Once a year, make approximately 50-60 small flower arrangements to be donated to a local nursing care home

Contributions

  • Winnie’s Wildflowers Memorial Garden
  • Pretty Lake Vacation Camp – Farm Project
  • Michigan Garden Clubs – Scholarships
  • Kalamazoo Valley River Trail
  • Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy

Club Meetings and Programs, 2021-22

All meetings begin at 11:45, unless otherwise noted.

Flower arrangements for nursing home
Photography by member Janey Lutzka. Image used with her permission.
Photo Credit: Janey Lutzka
Grow and Show members show off the beautiful arrangements the club made for Heartland Healthcare residents
Christmas mug arrangements made for Greens Sale

Club History

Two of our founding members at our 50th Anniversary

Grow and Show was organized in 1962 by our first presidents, Pat Paul and Marilyn Arnott, with the guidance of Amy VandeGeisen.  Among us we have one charter member, three honorary members, and our club has bestowed Life Memberships on seven members. Grow and Show has participated in many Kalamazoo Garden Council related activities over the years and we take pride in the contributions we have made to our community.  We have participated in and been recognized for numerous activities since 1962.  In 2019 we were awarded the Gold Club of Distinction and two MGC Presidents Awards of Excellence; one for 10% Growth in Membership and another for Largest Membership Increase within District III.

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Upcoming Events

May
19
Thu
2022
9:00 am Plant Sale @ 1515 Dogwood Drive, Portage
Plant Sale @ 1515 Dogwood Drive, Portage
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Plant Sale @ 1515 Dogwood Drive, Portage
Petal Pushers Plant Sale Thursday, May 19 9am-3pm & 6-9pm and Friday, May 20, 9am-3pm 1515 Dogwood Drive, Portage Herbs, annuals, perennials, ground cover, shrubs and trees
6:00 pm Plant Sale @ 1515 Dogwood Drive, Portage
Plant Sale @ 1515 Dogwood Drive, Portage
May 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Plant Sale @ 1515 Dogwood Drive, Portage
Petal Pushers Plant Sale Thursday, May 19 9am-3pm & 6-9pm and Friday, May 20, 9am-3pm 1515 Dogwood Drive, Portage Herbs, annuals, perennials, ground cover, shrubs and trees
May
20
Fri
2022
9:00 am Plant Sale @ 1515 Dogwood Drive, Portage
Plant Sale @ 1515 Dogwood Drive, Portage
May 20 @ 9:00 am – 9:15 am
Plant Sale @ 1515 Dogwood Drive, Portage
Petal Pushers Plant Sale Thursday, May 19 9am-3pm & 6-9pm and Friday, May 20, 9am-3pm 1515 Dogwood Drive, Portage Herbs, annuals, perennials, ground cover, shrubs and trees
May
21
Sat
2022
9:00 am Spring Plant & Baked Goods Sale @ Otsego City Farmer’s Market
Spring Plant & Baked Goods Sale @ Otsego City Farmer’s Market
May 21 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Spring Plant & Baked Goods Sale @ Otsego City Farmer’s Market
Chula Vista Garden Club Spring Plant & Baked Goods Sale Saturday, May 21, 9am-2pm, Otsego City Farmer’s Market, Corner of M-89 and Kalamazoo Street. Annuals, perennials. tomato plants and tree seedlings.
May
22
Sun
2022
9:00 am Flower Show @ Wedel's Garden Center
Flower Show @ Wedel's Garden Center
May 22 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Flower Show @ Wedel's Garden Center
More Information Coming Soon
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2022 Annual Meeting

A Salute to American Gardeners

Photo by Kathrine Mihm

Botanical Arts Photography Workshop

May 16 from 9:30-11:30 at the Council House. Registration Required. Also available on Zoom.

Area Garden Clubs 2022 Plant Sales

Westwood Garden Club; Kalamazoo Garden Club; Chula Vista Garden Club & Petal Pushers Garden Club

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Upcoming Events

May
19
Thu
2022
9:00 am Plant Sale @ 1515 Dogwood Drive, Portage
Plant Sale @ 1515 Dogwood Drive, Portage
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Plant Sale @ 1515 Dogwood Drive, Portage
Petal Pushers Plant Sale Thursday, May 19 9am-3pm & 6-9pm and Friday, May 20, 9am-3pm 1515 Dogwood Drive, Portage Herbs, annuals, perennials, ground cover, shrubs and trees
6:00 pm Plant Sale @ 1515 Dogwood Drive, Portage
Plant Sale @ 1515 Dogwood Drive, Portage
May 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Plant Sale @ 1515 Dogwood Drive, Portage
Petal Pushers Plant Sale Thursday, May 19 9am-3pm & 6-9pm and Friday, May 20, 9am-3pm 1515 Dogwood Drive, Portage Herbs, annuals, perennials, ground cover, shrubs and trees
May
20
Fri
2022
9:00 am Plant Sale @ 1515 Dogwood Drive, Portage
Plant Sale @ 1515 Dogwood Drive, Portage
May 20 @ 9:00 am – 9:15 am
Plant Sale @ 1515 Dogwood Drive, Portage
Petal Pushers Plant Sale Thursday, May 19 9am-3pm & 6-9pm and Friday, May 20, 9am-3pm 1515 Dogwood Drive, Portage Herbs, annuals, perennials, ground cover, shrubs and trees
May
21
Sat
2022
9:00 am Spring Plant & Baked Goods Sale @ Otsego City Farmer’s Market
Spring Plant & Baked Goods Sale @ Otsego City Farmer’s Market
May 21 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Spring Plant & Baked Goods Sale @ Otsego City Farmer’s Market
Chula Vista Garden Club Spring Plant & Baked Goods Sale Saturday, May 21, 9am-2pm, Otsego City Farmer’s Market, Corner of M-89 and Kalamazoo Street. Annuals, perennials. tomato plants and tree seedlings.
May
22
Sun
2022
9:00 am Flower Show @ Wedel's Garden Center
Flower Show @ Wedel's Garden Center
May 22 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Flower Show @ Wedel's Garden Center
More Information Coming Soon
Jun
11
Sat
2022
10:00 am 2022 Annual Meeting @ Markin Glen Park
2022 Annual Meeting @ Markin Glen Park
Jun 11 @ 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
2022 Annual Meeting @ Markin Glen Park
Our annual Kalamazoo Garden Council Annual Meeting will be held at the Kalamazoo Community Foundation Pavilion in Markin Glen Park, located in the area behind the Council House on Tuesday, June 14th at 10:00 am. …
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  • National Garden Clubs, Inc.
  • Central Region – NGC
  • Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc.

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