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!
| April 10 |
Vegetable Gardening in Small Spaces |
| May 8 |
Growing Fun with Kids |
| June 12 |
Taking Growing to
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| July 10 |
Season Extension for the Home Garden |
| August 14 |
Companion Planting |
| September 11 |
Veggie Harvest and Storage |
Cost: $10 per household per session.
https://events.anr.msu.edu/msutollgatehomegrowngardening/
Pre-registration 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.
Evenings in the Garden
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.
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: https://www.canr.msu.edu/tollgate/Program-Event-Calendar/evenings-in-the-garden
Gardening Basics Online
Interested in gardening but don’t know where to start?
Join MSU Extension staff for our series, Gardening Basics. We will explore basic concepts in gardening and introduce you to beginner-friendly plants. Each class covers topics that will help you understand your garden site and make informed choices on plants and plant care. We will share expertise and resources to help you start smart!
April 15 - Conditions
April 22 - Flower Gardening
April 29 - Vegetable Gardening
May 6 - Preventing Problems
Register for individual classes for $15 or the entire series of four classes for $40.
Classes will be delivered online via Zoom from 6-8 p.m.
More information and registration: https://events.anr.msu.edu/gardenbasics21s/
Recordings of each session will be available for 4 weeks after the end of the series.
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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.
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
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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Master Gardener Society of Oakland County
April 13 – Growing Dahlias with Lucy Propst
Lucy Propst will discuss the growing techniques and conditions needed to produce beautiful dahlias.
Upcoming meetings:
May 11 – New Annuals and Perennials for 2021 with George Papadelis
June 8 – Seed Saving with Bevin Cohen
More information: mgsoc.info/calendar-of-events
Watch previous MGSOC meetings:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl4s6GQxi40v-PYB_R7FUPA.
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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
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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Meadow Brook Garden Club Perennial Plant Sale
May 13, 2021
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
There will be a large variety of Michigan grown perennials including some from the Meadow Brook gardens at very reasonable prices. All proceeds will benefit the gardens. Masks are required. Credit cards are accepted.
Download the flyer:
https://meadowbrookhall.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Plant-Sale-2021.pdf
For further information, please call 248-364-6210, email MBHGCMembers@gmail.com, or visit www.meadowbrookhall.org.
Meadow Brook Hall is located at 350 Estate Dr., Rochester, MI 48309-1904
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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
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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
or email MBGCmembers@gmail.com.
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46th Troy Garden Walk
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
9am-3pm & 5pm-8:30pm
www.TroyGardenClubMI.com
Troy Garden Club celebrates the club's golden anniversary with "Anniversary Gardens", the 46th Troy Garden Club Walk on July 14th.
View 7 private gardens and enjoy a Midsummer Arts & Crafts Boutique and Plant Sale at the Troy Historic Village from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission to the village is FREE on July 14th.
Advance tickets: $12 at Auburn Oaks Garden Center, Telly's Greenhouse, Uncle Luke's & Troy Historic Village.
Event Day $15 and sold ONLY at Troy Historic Village.
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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 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 during pandemic precautions are arranged in groups of 2-3 with the lead of an experienced garden volunteer. The multiple gardens at Tollgate allow for a variety of experiences.
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 by contacting Roy Prentice at: prentic1@msu.edu 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
Stage Nature Center
6685 Coolidge Hwy
Troy, MI 48098
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, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester MI.
Master Gardeners and candidates will earn volunteer hours toward your Master Gardener required hours.
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.
Meadow Brook Hall is located at 350 Estate Drive in Rochester.
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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 www.micah6community.com or contact Joan Monnig at 847-668-9370.
32 Newbury St.
Behind the Webster School Building
Pontiac, MI
48341
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