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The Oakland Gardener

October 2021

A Publication of Michigan State University Extension
in Oakland County



Garden of Flowers

Looking at a garden, you often see it as a formal or informal design depending on the designer’s intent. One style of gardening that is planned but may look unplanned is called a naturalized garden. The beauty of a naturalized garden is it looks as if it popped up naturally. The rhythm or the flow of the garden enhances nature, often giving your mind a chance to wonder and appreciate nature in a bold way.

Read more on how to create a Naturalized Garden in a article by MSU Extensions Dixie Sandborn.

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MSU Extension
Oakland County Office
1200 N. Telegraph Road
North Office Bldg. 26E
Pontiac, Michigan 48341
248-858-0880

www.OakGov.com/msu
www.canr.msu.edu/oakland


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  Lawn & Garden Hotline

Have a home gardening
or lawn question?

 888-678-3464
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9 a.m. to noon

You can also ask your lawn and garden questions online to Ask Extension


MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center


Pumpkinfest 2021
October 2nd & 3rd
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

So much fun to be had at this year's event including fishing, pumpkin picking, pumpkin painting, straw maze, pumpkin bowling, harvest story time, music, and lots of interactive learning activities about the farm and agriculture!

Entry costs $5 per person, 2 years and under free. Tickets can be purchased for pumpkins, food, and select children’s activities.

Find out more!

The proceeds from Pumpkinfest support educational programming and help schools and individuals who might otherwise not be able to attend programs and camps at MSU Tollgate Farm.

Come out and have a great day of family fun while supporting the Farm.

Pumpkinfest Postcard

Fall Evenings in the Garden!

Evenings in the Garden is a lecture series on a wide range of gardening and environmental topics hosted by regional experts. 

$35 per session or $130 for the entire series. 
Preregistration required.

October 7 - Eric Kampe - Seed Saving & Plant Genetics
October 28 - Jan Coppola Bills - Troubleshoot your Garden Woes
November 4 - Marc Boone - Pawpaw Tree Care
November 11 - Mary Wilson- Garden Sized Trees and Shrubs for SE Michigan

All participants, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a mask while indoors.

https://events.anr.msu.edu/EveningsGardenFall2021/

Evenings in the Garden postcard

Educational

Dahlia

Troy Garden Club

Meetings will be VIRTUAL via Zoom on the second Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm.

October 13 - Keith Berven, "A Brief History of the Modern Dahlia".
November 10 - Wendy Evans, "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/


Dr David Lowenstein

Master Gardener Society of Oakland County
Upcoming meetings:

October 12 - Well and Lesser Known Insects of the Midwest
with MSUE's David Lowenstein, PhD

November 9 - Healthy Soils with Sue Grubba

Link for meeting provided closer to event date on MGSOC website:http://mgsoc.info/calendar-of-events

Watch previous MGSOC meetings:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl4s6GQxi40v-PYB_R7FUPA..


Meadow Brook Rose Garden

Meadow Brook Garden Club
Monthly Program

October 22, 2021
Donald Drife - The Milkweed Community: More then Monarchs

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/


Hummingbird Photo by Chris

Country Garden Club of Northville

October 6, 2021 - Keith Berven on "Dahlias"
November 3, 2021 - Allen Chartier on "Hummingbirds".

First United Methodist Church
45201 North Territorial Road,
Plymouth, MI 48170
Meetings begin at 11:00 a.m.  

Guests are welcome. If you wish to attend a meeting or have questions about the above information, contact cgcnorthville@gmail.com


Announcements

Tollgate Wagon

Fall Farm Stand and Wagon-rides 

October 9,16, and 23, 2021
10:00AM - 3:00PM

MSU Tollgate Farm will be hosting a fall farm stand. They will have pumpkins, mums, outdoor fall décor like straw and corn stalks, apples, cider, honey, farm products made by our 4-H Club, and much more for sale.

A hay ride with a stop to meet and greet our goats will be available for $5 per person (2 and older).

Cash and credit card accepted onsite. Visitors are asked to park in the main parking lot off of Meadowbrook Rd. and to walk to the picnic shelter to visit the stand and take a wagon-ride. No pre-registration is required.

Hours for the stand are 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Wagon-rides will depart at 10:00, 10:45, 11:30, 12:45, 1:30, and 2:00.

Limited space will be available on each wagon-ride.  Preorder on our Farm Store:https://msu-tollgate-farm.myshopify.com

MSU Tollgate Farm & Education Center
28115 Meadowbrook Road
Novi, MI 48377


Volunteers

Tollgate Volunteers 2020

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


All are welcome to join the Stage Nature Center’s Native Garden Team!

For more information please contact jawang1@comcast.net

Stage Nature Center
6685 Coolidge Hwy
Troy, MI 48098
https://troynaturesociety.org

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Meadowbrook Hall Logo

Meadow Brook Garden Club maintains the gardens on the estate grounds of Meadow Brook Hall.

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.

Bring hand tools (pruners, trowel, cultivator) and any other gardening items that you normally use. 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.


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!

Year-round volunteer opportunities. 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..

Cranbrook House & Gardens

Micah 6 Garden

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