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 READ BY CARRIE ARNOLD

PUBLISHED DECEMBER 21, 2018

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Floral Design Tips Learned at the 2019 MGC Convention

by Jeanette Meyer Garden Council members I learned some fun and helpful hints from one of the speakers, William Santos, who is owner of Monarch Garden & Floral Design in Petoskey, while attending the MGC state meeting. I would like to share these with you. I know you are an experienced and knowledgeable group, but …

Invasive Garlic Mustard

Garlic mustard is an exotic invasive plant from Europe that invades woodland habitats in North America and impacts forest biodiversity. In some woodlands, dense stands of garlic mustard in the spring threaten showy spring blooming ephemerals like spring beauty, trilliums and trout lilies. Other research points toward potentially negative impacts on timber species and forest health. …

Save the Date-Flower Show Symposium Sept. 23 – 24, 2019

You are invited… Join us for the 57th MGC Flower Show Judges Symposium to be held at the Delta Hotel by Marriott in Kalamazoo, MI. Instructors: Claudia Chopp and Judy Newman will be our design and horticulture instructors, respectively. We will be studying dahlia and succulents for Horticulture and the allied topic will be Writing Constructive Comments. The design subjects …