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MSU Tollgate
HomeGrown Gardening Series
(2nd Saturday of Month)
10 a.m.
Interest in vegetable gardening has surged as more of us explore fun healthy family activities close to home. Are you thinking about starting a garden for the first time? Are you an experienced veggie gardener looking to explore new ideas and share your knowledge with others? Join Extension educators from metro Detroit and across the state at this new virtual series designed to encourage and support home vegetable gardeners!
| March 13 |
Seed-Starting for Everyone |
| April 10 |
Vegetable Gardening
in Small Spaces |
| May 8 |
Growing Fun with Kids |
| June 12 |
Taking Growing to
New Heights |
| July 10 |
Season Extension
for the Home Garden |
| August 14 |
Companion Planting |
| September 11 |
Veggie Harvest
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Cost: $10 per household per session.
https://events.anr.msu.edu/msutollgatehomegrowngardening/
Preregistration required. Recorded lectures available to paid registrants.
A link will be sent prior to the session.
Series will be virtual. If in-person programming resumes, some sessions may take place at MSU Tollgate Farm and virtually.
The MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center "Evenings in the Garden" series is now virtual.
These sessions are held on Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. A video link will be sent prior to the session and a recording will be made available after the meeting.
March 11 - Jan Coppola Bills - Comfort, Ease, and Simplicity
Gardens should be our love, not our labor of love! Discover how sustainable gardening includes a variety of practices that respond to environmental concerns. These practices are used in every stage of gardening including design, planting and maintenance. Together we will develop a shift in perspective as we explore how to garden with comfort, ease and simplicity.
April 15 - Dr. Bert Cregg, Professor of Horticulture and Forestry
Christmas Tree Production in Michigan: Michigan ranks third in the U.S. in Christmas tree production and Christmas trees are grown in nearly every county in the state. Michigan’s Christmas tree industry is diverse and ranges from small-scale choose-and-cut operations to some of the largest wholesale producers in the country. In this presentation, Dr. Cregg, will discuss the current state of the Christmas tree industry in Michigan and the challenges that growers face in growing a conifer seedling to the 8’-tall Christmas tree in your living room.
April 29 - Dr. Wynne Wright, Associate Professor, Dept. of Community Sustainability
“A New Way to Farm: Why is Lavender Farming Growing in Michigan?”
Dr. Wright covers the growth and popularity of lavender farming in Michigan from an agro- sociological perspective. With personal experience as a lavender farmer herself, Dr. Wright includes guidance on how to get started growing and marketing the popular aromatic plant.
$10 per session
Register: Evenings in the Garden - Tollgate Farm and Education Center (msu.edu)
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8th Annual Master Gardener Society of Oakland County Educational Garden Conference
“Gardening and All That Jazz – In Harmony With Nature.”
April 17, 2021
This year, you can enjoy the conference from the safety and comfort of your home. Complete details about the day are available at: https://mgsoc.info/educational-conference/
Featured speakers:
Rick Darke – Celebrating and Conserving the Resiliency of Dynamic Landscapes
Doug Tallamy – Nature’s Best Hope
Heather Holm – Attracting Bees and Beneficial Insects with Native Plants
Susan Martin – Lessons Learned Under the Trees
This conference is for all who love to garden.
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Troy Garden Club
Until we are able to meet once again in-person, meetings will be VIRTUAL via Zoom on the second Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm.
March 10 - Dr. Fay Hansen, Oakland University Student Farm, "Learn to Grow, Grow to Learn".
April 14 - Brenda Dziedzic, "The Butterfly Lady", "Attract Butterflies and Beneficial Insects to Your Garden".
May 12 - Michele Hodges, President Belle Isle Conservancy, “Stories from Belle Isle”.
September 8 - Robb Harper, founder of edibleWow magazine, "edibleWow".
October 13 - Keith Berven, President Southeastern Michigan Dahlia Society, "A Brief History of the Modern Dahlia".
November 10 - Wendy Evans, Art Historian, "The Art of Flowers".
Email infoandideas@aol.com to request an invitation to register for Zoom presentations.
Please visit the club for more information.
http://www.troygardenclubmi.com/
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Meadow Brook Garden Club
Monthly Program
March 26, 2021
Sue Grubba
Bursting into Spring
Sue shares her insights on the season of spring and how you can maximize the potential of your gardens.
April 23, 2021
Julia Hofley
Captivating Combinations
May 14, 2021
Craig Elston
Butterfly Gardening
Monthly meetings will be held virtually through Zoom.
Non-members wishing to attend, please send an email to MBGCmembers@gmail.com to request a link.
There is a $5.00 guest donation.
Please visit the Meadow Brook for the latest updates.
https://meadowbrookhall.org/programs/meadow-brook-garden-club-programs/.
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Cranbrook House & Gardens
Gardening Webinars with Janet Macunovich
Tuesday, March 2, 9, and 16, 2021
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Prepare for the upcoming gardening season during online lectures with Advanced Master Gardener Janet Macunovich. Janet will share her secrets for producing continuous color, attracting pollinators, and creating a pest-less garden.
Don't worry if you are unable to attend the live webinar. All registered guests will receive a link to view the recorded video!
Each session is eligible for 1.5 hours of MSU Extension Master Gardener continuing education credit. Project category: Community: Beautification - Public Areas.
General admission: $30/class | Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary Members: $25/class
Register online:
https://housegardens.cranbrook.edu/events/gardening-webinars-janet-macunovich
Registration closes the Monday before each webinar at 11:59pm
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The Oakland Conservation District is now taking orders for their Annual Tree & Shrub Sale. This years selection includes a wide variety of evergreens, hardwoods and shrubs, along with potted blueberries and asparagus roots.
Online ordering:
http://www.oaklandconservationdistrict.org/2021-spring-tree-sale1.html
By mail ordering (via newsletter):
http://www.oaklandconservationdistrict.org/uploads/1/2/6/7/12671092/2021_newsletter_with_order_form.pdf
Quantities are limited. Orders due by April 6, 2021.
Pick up day will be on Saturday May 1st, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Waterford Oaks Park, 1702 Scott Lake Rd. Waterford, MI 48328
The Oakland Conservation District provides informational assistance to farmers, homeowners, educators, businesses, developers and local government agencies. The annual Tree & Shrub sale allows the Oakland Conservation District to partner with other natural resource organizations, such as the Oakland County Parks and Recreation, the Oakland Farmers' Market and MSU Extension projects..
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The Meadow Brook Garden Club invites garden clubs to schedule a horticultural tour of the gardens surrounding Meadow Brook Hall during the months of June, July, and August . A trained, knowledgeable docent will guide your group through the gardens and provide details about the plantings, design and maintenance of each.
$50 for up to 12 people, $5 for each additional person.
Tour lasts approximately 2 ½ hours.
Reservations are required.
To make your reservations, please contact MBGC (248) 364-6210 MBGCmembers@gmail.com.
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Spring Invasive Species Summit
Saturday, March 20th
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. via Zoom
Learn about "Invasive Species in Your Backyard" including common invasive species identification and control, what species you can hand pull, and how to restore the area with native species.
Presentations from local invasive species organizations will also discuss common issues and how to solve them, current projects, and emerging threats.
Registration required:
https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RGHMeSQqStegqg48YApBZg
Summit flyer and schedule:
https://oaklandinvasivespecies.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021SummitFlyer_Version1.pdf
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Smart Gardening with Vegetables 101
If you are new to vegetable gardening, take advantage of this opportunity to learn vegetable gardening basics in six easy sessions from the comfort of your own home. This self-paced, introductory online course provides all you need to know to successfully start and grow a vegetable garden. Whether you have a large space, small space or plan to garden in containers, you will learn research-based practices for success. From seed starting to harvest, you will learn important concepts needed to select and grow fresh vegetables from start to finish.
The six modules consist of video presentations, polls and Extension-based gardening resources that can be saved on your computer for future use.
The entire course is only $30 for over six hours of instruction.
Register:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/courses/smart-gardening-with-vegetables-101-1
More information:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/home_gardening/vegetables/smart_gardening_with_vegetables_101_webinar_series.
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 Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Thursday, March 25, 2021
3 - 5 p.m.
Join horticulturist and tree-fruit expert, Amy Irish-Brown for an interactive overview of pruning strategies to optimize both tree health and fruit production for apples, pears and various stone fruits. Learn from an expert how to maximize your tree's potential through correct pruning techniques. Students will be encouraged to submit their own photos for discussion and group participation.
View flyer
Zoom instructions and the workshop link will be sent to registrants
Cost: $20.00 per participant
Learn how to prune to promote fruit tree health and maximize fruit production!!!!
Certified/Re-certified MSU Extension Master Gardener attendees will earn 4 continuing education hours (to be reported in Volunteer Central with project selection directions to follow)
Register today to learn more about fruit tree pruning.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/2021-interactive-fruit-tree-pruning-workshop
Registration deadline: March 23, 2021 or when the workshop is full.
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Tollgate Garden Volunteers
Are you a Master Gardener or a home gardener who wants to expand your experiences and knowledge? MSU Tollgate Gardens are the perfect place for you. Here is the opportunity to continue your education by working side by side with seasoned gardeners. These smart and welcoming people are always happy to share their knowledge.
Being a Tollgate volunteer has many advantages: participating in monthly programs with speakers, sharing your gardening experiences and making new friends. Garden workdays are every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until noon with a hot dog and potato salad lunch provided after the workday.
Tollgate is a 160 acre "oasis" located in the heart of Novi at the corner of Meadowbrook and 12 Mile Roads. Just look for the long white fence.
More information is available at https://www.canr.msu.edu/tollgate/volunteering
or 248-347-3860 ext. 251.
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Stage Nature Center Native Garden Project
All are welcome to join the Stage Nature Center's Native Garden Team.
For more details on any of the above please feel free to contact us at jawang1@comcast.net
For more information:https://troynaturesociety.org.
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Dutton Farm
Dutton Farm is a job training farm that supports the special needs community. They firmly believe that every person has the right to equal opportunities, meaningful work, and a right to make their own decisions. They are committed to advocating and assisting individuals with unique abilities.
If interested in volunteer gardening contact donna@duttonfarm.org
Visit http://www.duttonfarm.org.
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Meadow Brook Garden Club maintains the gardens on the estate grounds of Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester MI.
All who are interested in gardening are invited to join in helping to maintain these beautiful gardens, designated as a Proven Winners Signature Garden. Master Gardeners and candidates will earn volunteer hours toward your Master Gardener required hours.
Come and join us and meet fellow gardening enthusiasts. Experience is not required.
For further information, call 248-364-6210.
The Meadow Brook Naturalists are a Meadow Brook Hall volunteer group dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the woodland areas around Meadow Brook Hall.
The Naturalists are looking for volunteers to help restore the woodlands around The Hall by removing invasive plants and planting native trees, shrubs and perennials.
For more information, call 248-364-6210 or contact MBGCmembers@gmail.com.
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Cranbrook House & Gardens
Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary is a volunteer-run group that always welcomes new community minded individuals. From gardeners to docents, volunteers are at the core of our mission of preserving Cranbrook House & Gardens, a National Historic Landmark. Please let us know how you would like to get involved with our non-profit organization!
You must become a Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary member prior to volunteering. Please call 248-645-3149 or visit our website to learn more and join now.
https://housegardens.cranbrook.edu/support/membership.
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Garden Volunteer Days
Micah 6 Community Garden
Micah 6 Community provides resources and services to underserved neighborhoods in Pontiac. A big part of this effort is the vegetable garden behind Webster School which grows and distributes fresh produce to those in the community. We are looking for volunteers.
For more information, visit http://www.micah6community.com or contact Joan Monnig at 847-668-9370.
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