Through the Lens of a Gardener :: Kalamazoo Garden Council

August 7, 2018 // by KGC Admin

Enjoy this video created for the KGC 2018 annual meeting.

PFAS Contamination in Kalamazoo County

Great Black Wasp: Beneficial Insect

Asian Jumping Worms

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 …

Plants Bees Like Best

A new resource for finding out what to plant to attract pollinators. What Plants Bees Like Best

Spring Blooming Shrubs

Excerpt from GardenGate.com by Garden Gate Staff Shrubs add color and structure to any bed or border — especially in spring. And they’re a great choice if you don’t have a lot of room in your yard but still want the height and architectural interest a tree provides. Even though many spring-blooming shrubs put on …