First Annual Fall Bulb Sale (& Class)

With the arrival of autumn, the MSU Extension Oakland County Horticulture Team is eager to announce its 1st Annual Fall Bulb Event.

This event will be held on Saturday, October 27th, at Tollgate Farm in Novi.

Please join us for this program which combines a free educational session with a bulb sale to benefit new community outreach efforts and the Extension Master Gardener program.

CLASS DETAILS:
Extend Your Garden Season with Colorful Bulbs!
Learn how to enjoy the rich color of flowering bulbs from spring through autumn while inviting pollinators to your garden. Early season bulbs such as Crocus and Allium provide amazing color while enhancing floral resources for native bees and pollinators. Spring comes to life with daffodils and colorful tulips, and yet the beauty from bulbs does not end there. Come explore a rich pallet of interesting blooms and seasonal color that may surprise you!

When: Saturday, October 27, from 10 – 11 a.m.
Where: Tollgate Conference Center (28115 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi, MI
How: Registration details can be found at the link below.

You may simply register to attend the free class,
or attend class and take delivery on your pre-ordered bulbs.

Everyone is welcome! Bring a friend!

Certified Extension Master Gardeners may count one hour of continuing education credit for class (category: Env. Stewardship: IPM - Pollinators).

BULB SALE:

The 2018 bulb sale features a variety of choices with an emphasis on supporting pollinators. Many of you have observed the strong connection between Allium cultivars and native pollinators. Because their genetic diversity covers a long bloom season, Allium species offer nectar and pollen resources to dozens of types of bees. Other great pollinator plants include Crocus and native cultivars of Erythronium (trout lily) and Camassia (quamash).
Of course the sale will also feature colorful blends of tulips, deer-resistant hyacinths and daffodils, and minor bulbs. We hope you like the choices made for this year!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• Register for the class at the link below. (Even though it's free, registration is required.)
• Detailed information about the bulbs being offered can be found at the same link.
• Plan to pick up your bulb orders at Tollgate from 9 a.m. until 12noon on Saturday, October 27th, at the barn facility adjacent to the conference center.
• Bulbs not picked up on the 27th will be available at the MSUE Oakland County offices in Pontiac through Wednesday, October 31st. Bulbs not picked up by October 31st will be planted.

For class registration and bulb purchase visit: https://events.anr.msu.edu/18oaklandbulbevent/