Find reasonably priced perennial plants and volunteers to provide advice at this plant sale.
MGAWC members and friends are welcome to volunteer with Stewardship Saturdays at UM-D to assist in any once-a-month afternoons doing invasive plant removal in the University of Michigan-Dearborn Environmental Study Area. Pick one or more days to come out and help. This year-round, ongoing effort will help address the many threats posed by various invasive plants to the continuation of habitat health and quality. Each month will bring opportunities for optimal removal of various invasive plants according to current best management practices.
All equipment for removing invasive plants will be provided by the Environmental Interpretive Center. But, if you have a sturdy pair of long-handled branch loppers that you can bring, please do. Also, please bring your own drinking water and work gloves for use while we are out in the field.
This activity involves moderate physical activity in off trail natural habitat areas. Wear suitable work clothes that can be scraped and poked by twigs and/or the occasional thorny plant, or have contact with sticky bur seeds. A good pair of sturdy work shoes/boots is also a must. For additional info, http://umdearborn.edu/eic/involved/stewardshipdays.html.
MGAWC members and friends are welcome to volunteer with Stewardship Saturdays at UM-D to assist in any once-a-month afternoons doing invasive plant removal in the University of Michigan-Dearborn Environmental Study Area. Pick one or more days to come out and help. This year-round, ongoing effort will help address the many threats posed by various invasive plants to the continuation of habitat health and quality. Each month will bring opportunities for optimal removal of various invasive plants according to current best management practices.
All equipment for removing invasive plants will be provided by the Environmental Interpretive Center. But, if you have a sturdy pair of long-handled branch loppers that you can bring, please do. Also, please bring your own drinking water and work gloves for use while we are out in the field.
This activity involves moderate physical activity in off trail natural habitat areas. Wear suitable work clothes that can be scraped and poked by twigs and/or the occasional thorny plant, or have contact with sticky bur seeds. A good pair of sturdy work shoes/boots is also a must. For additional info, http://umdearborn.edu/eic/involved/stewardshipdays.html.
MGAWC members and friends are welcome to volunteer with Stewardship Saturdays at UM-D to assist in any once-a-month afternoons doing invasive plant removal in the University of Michigan-Dearborn Environmental Study Area. Pick one or more days to come out and help. This year-round, ongoing effort will help address the many threats posed by various invasive plants to the continuation of habitat health and quality. Each month will bring opportunities for optimal removal of various invasive plants according to current best management practices.
All equipment for removing invasive plants will be provided by the Environmental Interpretive Center. But, if you have a sturdy pair of long-handled branch loppers that you can bring, please do. Also, please bring your own drinking water and work gloves for use while we are out in the field.
This activity involves moderate physical activity in off trail natural habitat areas. Wear suitable work clothes that can be scraped and poked by twigs and/or the occasional thorny plant, or have contact with sticky bur seeds. A good pair of sturdy work shoes/boots is also a must. For additional info, http://umdearborn.edu/eic/involved/stewardshipdays.html.
MGAWC members and friends are welcome to volunteer with Stewardship Saturdays at UM-D to assist in any once-a-month afternoons doing invasive plant removal in the University of Michigan-Dearborn Environmental Study Area. Pick one or more days to come out and help. This year-round, ongoing effort will help address the many threats posed by various invasive plants to the continuation of habitat health and quality. Each month will bring opportunities for optimal removal of various invasive plants according to current best management practices.
All equipment for removing invasive plants will be provided by the Environmental Interpretive Center. But, if you have a sturdy pair of long-handled branch loppers that you can bring, please do. Also, please bring your own drinking water and work gloves for use while we are out in the field.
This activity involves moderate physical activity in off trail natural habitat areas. Wear suitable work clothes that can be scraped and poked by twigs and/or the occasional thorny plant, or have contact with sticky bur seeds. A good pair of sturdy work shoes/boots is also a must. For additional info, http://umdearborn.edu/eic/involved/stewardshipdays.html.
MGAWC members and friends are welcome to volunteer with Stewardship Saturdays at UM-D to assist in any once-a-month afternoons doing invasive plant removal in the University of Michigan-Dearborn Environmental Study Area. Pick one or more days to come out and help. This year-round, ongoing effort will help address the many threats posed by various invasive plants to the continuation of habitat health and quality. Each month will bring opportunities for optimal removal of various invasive plants according to current best management practices.
All equipment for removing invasive plants will be provided by the Environmental Interpretive Center. But, if you have a sturdy pair of long-handled branch loppers that you can bring, please do. Also, please bring your own drinking water and work gloves for use while we are out in the field.
This activity involves moderate physical activity in off trail natural habitat areas. Wear suitable work clothes that can be scraped and poked by twigs and/or the occasional thorny plant, or have contact with sticky bur seeds. A good pair of sturdy work shoes/boots is also a must. For additional info, http://umdearborn.edu/eic/involved/stewardshipdays.html.
Find reasonably priced perennial plants and volunteers to provide advice at this plant sale.
Pollinators, Predators, and Pests in the Garden - Gardening in Michigan
Join Michigan State University Extension for an evening of Pollinators, Predators, and Pests!
MSU Extension Educator and entomologist David Lowenstein will introduce us to different types of insects and guide us through identifying those found in the Smart Habitat native plant garden at the Wayne County Extension office.
This event will take place outside and is handicap accessible. Please bring a lawn chair or stool if you need to sit. Otherwise, we will be standing and moving around Smart Habitat Garden (bordered by a sidewalk).
This informal tour can be counted as 1 hour of EMG continuing education.
33030 Van Born, Wayne, MI 48184
734-721-6576
Note New Website is PAofRO.com: Perennial Accents of Royal Oak
2026 Sale Dates
Sat. May 16th 9-5
Sun. May 17th 9-3
Sat. May 23rd 9-5
Sun. May 24th 9-3
Mon. May 25th 9-noon
Sat. May 30th 9-5
Sun. May 31st 9-3
Sat. Aug, 8th 9-3
Andy's Garden @ Chateau Catalpa - YouTube
Located in a residential area, the Hosta and more plant sale is only open to the public on the last three weekends in May.
Prices range from $10 - $50, the price reflects the age of the plant in the pot and the uniqueness of the cultivar. As a small part time business, Perennial Accents only accepts cash or personal checks.
CHECK WEBSITE ABOVE TO CONFIRM HOURS
Debuck's Family Farm | Belleville, MI | Sunflower Festival
DeBuck's Family Farm, 50240 MARTZ ROAD, BELLEVILLE, MI 48111
Sunflower Festival: July 30 to August 16
Voted one of the most beautiful sunflower farms in the country with over two million blooms. See a mesmerizing sea of flowers firsthand and prepare to be amazed!
Capture incredible photos and create memories at DeBuck's Sunflower Festival. Pick your own stunning bouquet while you're here. And guess what? We've got endless attractions to keep the kids entertained for hours! DeBuck's is a place where everyone finds something they love. Join us now!
Raker-Roberta's Young Plant Trial Gardens are closed for the year, please stop out and see us in July!
10371 Rainey Rd, Litchfield, MI 49252
Stop out to see the newest varieties, top performers, and most unique plants the horticulture industry offers.
OPEN: July 15, 2026 - August 28th, 2026, Monday - Friday, 9am - 4:00pm
CONTACT: Emily Wildt, Director of Trials, (517) 542-4501
2026 RRTG HIGHLIGHTS:
We will be hosting our big annual summer event, The Connection!
Join us on July 30th for a day filled with Music, Food, Friends and of course, Flowers! Industry experts will be on hand to talk about the latest and greatest offerings. Be sure to make time to visit.
2026 Trial Garden Features
Our 2026 sun trials highlight a diverse lineup of annuals, perennials, and specialty crops. Visitors will see side-by-side performance comparisons of:
Osteospermum
Dianthus
Hot Pepper (National Garden Bureau’s 2026 “Year of”)
Sedum (National Garden Bureau’s 2026 “Year of”)
Gomphrena
Mixed Perennial Assortments
Begonia (Fibrous)
Begonia (Interspecific)
These rows are designed to showcase vigor, flowering performance, color retention, and landscape durability under full-sun conditions.
Our shade-focused trials for 2026 feature:
Impatiens wallerana (National Garden Bureau’s 2026 “Year of”)
This comparison highlights advancements in disease resistance, flower coverage, and shade garden performance.
The 2026 hanging basket program brings expanded comparative displays of:
Lantana
Red, White & Blue Mixes
Triple-Stuck Combos
These trials emphasize habit, color balance, season-long performance, and retail appeal.
In 2026, our cut-flower research focuses on Lisianthus performance in varying light conditions.
We will be comparing shade vs. non-shade production to evaluate differences in:
Stem length
Uniformity
Overall cut quality
This study aims to provide growers with clear guidance on light management for premium stems.
Our overwintering perennial trials continue to evaluate cold hardiness, spring emergence, and long-term landscape performance. The 2026 lineup includes:
Lupine
Monarda
Kniphofia
Gaillardia
Liatris
These multi-season evaluations help identify reliable, high-performing perennial genetics for northern climates.
Location: Jean Persely's House, 73881 Omo Rd, Armada, MI 48005
(Roughly 1 hour north northeast of UM-D’s EIC, 53 miles one way)
Details: Tour a beautiful property featuring over 300 native plant species, pollinator habitats, and a native plant sale. It’s a great way to see how plants perform in local loam and clay soil.
The annual open house is a free garden tour event providing an opportunity for walks of the Tollgate gardens with
Dates: July 10-12 & July 17-19, 2026
Location: Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill, 17985 Armada Center Rd, Armada, MI 48005
Details: While not a traditional backyard garden walk, this is a massive horticultural event. Stroll through expansive, blooming lavender fields, shop artisan vendors, and explore the orchard grounds. Check details and ticketing directly at Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill Events. [1, 2, 3]
The Country Garden Club of Northville (CGCNV.org) hosts the garden walk annually on the second Wednesday of July. Join CGC this year on July 8, 2026 for our 32nd annual Garden Walk. The gardens will be open from 9 to 4 rain or shine. This is a self directed tour, so you can start visiting gardens at any time and in any order. Plan to drive to the gardens as they typically are not walking distance from each other. Your ticket will have the addresses and descriptions of the gardens as well as an abbreviated map of the area and driving directions. Check the website (link at top) for more information on purchasing tickets.
The Country Garden Club of Northville works diligently to make our Walk a varied and engaging experience. On the day of the Walk our staging area (listed on the ticket as Garden #1) will be located in downtown Northville in the "Green Space" 199 S. Wing Street, behind the Northville District Library. Here you can view the gardens on the upper and lower levels of the library property. These gardens are maintained by the two garden clubs of Northville.
At the "Green Space", you can purchase tickets and browse among artisans and vendors who offer unique garden related treasures as well as plant material. Beverages will be available. The "Green Space" has ample free parking on the street and in a nearby lot and is within walking distance of downtown Northville with its many restaurants and charming shops. Consider adding lunch and a shopping trip in downtown Northville to your Garden Walk day.
As CGC’s primary fundraiser, the proceeds from the Walk allow CGC to provide scholarships to Schoolcraft College students, as well as donations to organizations that support horticultural and environmental causes.
$15 when purchased before Garden Walk day (July 8, 2026) at Long Kitchen & Bath (see below) or on-line through Eventbrite (see link below)
$20 on the day of the Walk. On that day tickets will be available only in downtown Northville at the "Green Space" 199 S. Wing St. (behind the Northville District Library)
Walk continues rain or shine - no refunds
Gardens are not wheelchair accessible
No strollers are allowed in the gardens
Every visitor must have a ticket; under 12 years are free
If you have questions, please call (734) 788-9935
Calendar | Dearborn Public Library
The Urban Forestry Plan Committee of the Dearborn Environmental Commission proposes an Urban Forestry Plan for Dearborn.
Public Meeting of the Urban Forestry Plan Committee (of the Environmental Commission) to review and take public comment on proposed Goals, Metrics, Timeline, and Stakeholders for recommendation to the City of Dearborn regards a formal Urban Forestry Plan.
The City of Dearborn Enviornmental Commission formed an Urban Forestry Committee in January. The Urban Forestry Committee has been working on a proposal to move forward into a plan. Committee members want to share the proposal with interested residents to get their input.
EnvCommission@dearborn.gov
Education Conference – Master Gardener Society of Oakland County
2026 12th Annual MGSOC Education Conference
Saturday, April 25, 2026
The Oakland Center, Oakland University
2026 speakers and their topics will be:
Alan Branhagan
“Grow Native! Landscape Solutions (how native plants can solve various landscape problems)”
Carol Reese
“Just Do it!” – This funny, wise and motivational talk develops a fun, productive philosophy that guides your choices and forgives “mistakes.”
Jack Barnwell
“Landscaping Design from Northern Michigan to Southern Florida – tips and tricks for creating a functional and creative landscape space.”
Page Dickey
“A Gardener Reflects on Beginning Again” based on her new book Uprooted. She will discuss reflections on happy opportunities that come when you must begin anew – in gardening or in life.
March 28, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Registration Deadline: March 1, 2026 - 11:45PM
WCCCD Ted Scott Campus 9555 Haggerty Rd, Belleville, MI. 48111
Contact: Lindsey Kerr
Michigan State University Extension is holding the 2026 Smart Gardening Conference in person on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at WCCCD Ted Scott Campus (9555 Haggerty Rd, Belleville, MI 48111) in Belleville, MI.
More information is available on the 2026 Smart Gardening Conference registration page.
Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just beginning your horticulture journey, this conference offers fresh ideas, inspiring stories, and research-based guidance you can put to use right away. Join us for a day of expert-led learning on climate-adapted plants, butterfly habitat gardening, invasive species awareness, native bee ecology, and native-plant design. It’s a full day of learning designed to help you grow with confidence and make sustainable choices in your landscape.
Speakers include:
Kevin Philip Williams, Denver Botanic Gardens. "Designing Post-Human Gardens: Wild Systems, Material Agency, and the Gardener's New Role"
Kelly Konieczki, an outdoor educator, Detroit Butterfly Nursery. "Growing Hope in the Garden with Native Plants"
Carolyn Miller, Beal Botanical Garden & Campus Arboretum. "Out with the Bad, In with the Good: Removing Invasive Species and Replanting with Native Plants "
Sharron ‘Ronnie’ Miller, PhD candidate, Michigan State University Department of Entomology. "Connecting Pollinators, Place and People"
Matthew Ross, The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park. "Intentional Garden Design: An Interactive Workshop"
Registration cost includes a boxed lunch, tea and coffee, and snacks.
Parking is free and available on-site.
🌿 Calling All Gardeners! 🌿
🌿 Garden City Garden Club’s 1st Annual Gardening Conference “Beyond the Bloom”
Saturday, March 14, 2026 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
O’Leary Auditorium Garden City High School 6500 Middlebelt Rd, Garden City, MI 48135
About the Conference
Join us for a full day of inspiration, learning, and connection at the Garden City Garden Club’s first-ever gardening conference. “Beyond the Bloom” is designed for gardeners of all ages and skill levels, from curious beginners to seasoned green thumbs.
Enjoy six engaging workshops focused on sustainable gardening practices, practical tips, and creative ideas you can bring straight home to your own garden.
Workshop topics include: • Home Gardening Essentials • Seed Saving & Sharing • Monarch Butterflies & Pollinator Plants • Growing Native Plants • Day Lilies • Backyard Birds • …and more! Our panel of knowledgeable and passionate experts will share insider advice to help you grow healthier, more beautiful, and more sustainable gardens.
More to Enjoy Between workshops, you’ll have time to: • Shop our Vendor Show • Enter to win garden-themed gift baskets • Mingle and connect with fellow gardeners
Breakfast refreshments and a full lunch are included with registration.
Featured Speakers & Presentations
Christine Froehlich — New York State Keynote Presentation: Gardening With What You Have Christine Froehlich’s love of gardening began over 40 years ago and has grown into a remarkable career. Her experience includes working at the Virginia State Gardens, training at the New York Botanical Gardens, and serving as Executive Director of the Rochester Civic Garden Center. Christine is a contributing writer for Fine Gardening, American Gardener, Country Gardens, American Nurserymen, and The Upstate Gardeners Journal, and she publishes a popular monthly gardening blog. In her keynote, Christine will share: • How to evaluate your existing landscape • Ways to correct common garden challenges • Tips for improving plant choices, layout, and design With just your eyesight, imagination, and a plan of action, you’ll learn how to create the garden you want—by working with what you already have.
Bevin Cohen — Small House Farm, Michigan Saving & Sharing Seeds Bevin Cohen is an award-winning author, herbalist, and owner of Small House Farm. He is the host of the popular Seeds & Weeds podcast and a frequent contributor to publications such as Mother Earth News, Hobby Farms, and the Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company Catalog. Author of Saving Our Seeds and The Artisan Herbalist, Bevin will guide gardeners through: • Seed saving basics • Seed libraries and seed swaps • Building sustainable seed programs within your community Discover how sharing heirloom seeds helps strengthen local food systems—starting right in your own backyard.
Michelle Alvarez — The Gangsta Garden, Monroe, MI Michelle Alvarez is the owner of a small plant nursery specializing in native plants, microgreens, garden design, and hands-on education. A former educator with a Master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University, Michelle now teaches through garden classrooms and community programs. Michelle will present two sessions:
The Power of Native Plants Learn what native plants are, why they matter, and how they support local ecosystems. If you think native plants are boring—this talk may change your mind! �
Creating Sanctuaries for Monarchs Discover the basics of creating a Monarch Way Station in your own backyard and how small changes can make a big difference for these beloved pollinators.
Ken Polson — Southern Michigan Daylily Society They’re Not Ditch Lilies Anymore! Ken Polson has been growing daylilies since the early 1990s and currently cultivates over 300 varieties in his own garden. Ken will share: • The colorful world of modern daylilies • How easy they are to grow and share • Their role as pollinator partners You’ll leave inspired to add these vibrant, low-maintenance plants to your garden.
Brian Hintz — Wild Birds Unlimited, Canton, MI 20 Top Feeder Birds of Michigan With over 25 years of experience, Brian Hintz brings a wealth of knowledge about backyard birds. In this engaging session, Brian will cover: • Michigan’s top feeder birds • What to feed them • How to attract and enjoy birds in your own yard Perfect for anyone who loves blending birdwatching with gardening.
Registration Information
Cost: $75.00 ✔ Includes all workshops ✔ Breakfast refreshments ✔ Full lunch
Register Here: https://www.gcgardenclub.com/event-details/beyond-the-bloom garden-conference
(Registration link will allow payment and lunch selection)
Registration Information Collected: • Name • Address • Phone Number • Email
Lunch Options Please select one lunch option during registration:
Chicken Salad Wrap Ham & Cheese Wrap Veggie Wrap Breakfast refreshments and a full lunch are included with registration.
Questions or More Information? Email: gcmigardenclub@gmail.com
Website: gcgardenclub.com Phone: (734) 564-3868
Registration Event link: https://www.gcgardenclub.com/event-details/beyond-the-bloom-garden-conference
Beyond the Bloom Garden Conference 2026 | Garden City Garden C
Join fellow beekeepers for a day of learning, networking, and community. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned beekeeper, you’ll find valuable sessions, hands-on tips, and fresh ideas to take into the new season.
Keynote Speaker: Scott McArt - assistant professor of pollinator health in the Department of Entomology at Cornell University
McArt’s main research interests are ecotoxicology, disease ecology, community ecology, and chemical ecology. His lab is focused on understanding how pesticides, pathogens, and habitat impact the health of honey bees and native wild pollinators.
Other Highlights include:
Expert speakers on colony health, queen management, and honey production
Seasonal workshops: spring build-up, swarm prevention, and pollinator plants
Vendor booths with beekeeping equipment and local products
Networking opportunities with beekeepers from across Michigan and beyond
Come get inspired, share your passion, and kick off the spring season with buzzing energy!
Boxed Lunches are available for purchase up until a week prior to the event date.
Vendors: Local beekeeping supply vendors will be available throughout the day.
Pre-order SEMBA T-shirts: shirts will be ready for pickup at the registration desk
Don’t miss out! Register today to secure your spot and join us for an unforgettable event filled with learning, fun, and networking!
The conference schedule and vendors will be announced soon!
Garden A to Z | Gardening tips, landscaping ideas, choosing plants, garden solutions
We have such fun and learn so much during webinars in live exchanges with you that we decided to make live Q&A its own event, open to all.
...any Friday evening except webinar weekends, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. We'll give our report on topics of the week and take your questions.
You'll receive a reminder and link before each session if you are on our mailing list. (We mail to all subscribers to our newsletters and webinars; simply email us at info@GardenAtoZ.org to be sure you're on the list.)
On Tuesday,, December 16 at 6 PM
Zoom demo for the Bridgman Library "HOLIDAY APPETIZER AND DESSERT"
On Wednesday, December 17 at 6 PM
Zoom demo for the Dexter Library "NEW YEAR'S APPETIZERS"
Public Invited
Shop perennials, shrubs, trees, professional grade yard tools, mulch, mums and more!
🍂 Fall Open House Sale – No Appointment Needed!
🍂 Sat 9/13 & Sun 9/14 | 9 AM - 1 PM
Come one and all! THE TROPICAL GARDENS OF THE LAKE ORION ABODE are at their peak of lush color and growth!!!!!!!!!!!
You are cordially invited to walk and take in the views of the 3+acres, chat and ask questions, photograph and enjoy Jim Slezinski’s 42 years of designing and planting “DIANA’S PINES”
AUGUST GARDEN WALKS 2025
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23: starts 10am, ends 6pm and
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24: starts 11am, ends 6pm
699 PINE TREE RD., LAKE ORION 48362
No RSVP needed. Come and go as you please.
Your family and friends are also WELCOME!
Please Note: ONLY PARKING IS AT THE “PINE TREE CENTER (SCHOOL) PARKING LOT – 590 PINE TREE RD., 48362 (NW CORNER OF PINE TREE RD.AND HEIGHTS RD.) Just a short walk 7 houses south and back to Jim’s house on the safety path along Pine Tree Rd. Sorry no parking at the house or neighboring lawn.
I will be around to greet all garden visitors and hope to see many smiling faces!
Jim Slezinski
Michigan Honey Festival | MI Honey Festival
michhoneyfestival@gmail.com
10:00 am - Photo Contest Submission Opens
10:30 am - Live Hive by MSU Extension
11:00 am - Extraction Demo
11:00 am - The Buzz about Beeswax by Malinda Barr - Beeswax Barrn
11:00 am - Cornhole registration begins
12:00 pm - Live Hive by MSU Extension
12:00 pm - Cornhole tournament begins
12:00 pm - Photo Contest Submission Closes
12:30 pm - Extraction Demo
1:30 pm - Live Hive by MSU Extension
2:00 pm - Honey: Its Varieties Give You Endless Possibilities by Lainey Bell - American Honey Princess
2:00 pm - Extraction Demo
3:00 pm - Live Hive by MSU Extension
3:30 pm - Extraction Demo
10:30 am - Live Hive by MSU Extension
11:00 am - Extraction Demo
11:00 am - Commercial Beekeeping: Keeping Our Crops Blooming by Lainey Bell - American Honey Princess
12:00 pm - Live Hive by MSU Extension
12:30 pm - Extraction Demo
1:00 pm - The Buzz about Beeswax by Malinda Barr - The Beeswax Barrn
1:30 pm - Live Hive by MSU Extension
2:00 pm - Extraction Demo
2:00 pm - Dancing Grandmas Performance
3:00 pm - Live Hive by MSU Extension
3:30 pm - Extraction Demo
Silent Auction - 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (must pick up items during event)
Shopping - All Day
Honey Tasting - All Day
Children's Activities - All Day
Photo Gallery - All Day (Submissions welcome!)
Honey Judging (for beekeepers) - See Rules here
Food Trucks - All Day
July 18-20, 2025, Friday afternoon through Sunday
Held at the Highlands Nature Sanctuary
Celebrate National Moth Week with us in 2025!
$250/person
In the biologically rich 3000-acre Highlands Nature Sanctuary and surrounding preserves, we will witness a breathtaking number of moth species and other nocturnal insects that will be attracted to our light stations, all while under the mentorship of expert naturalists, Evening presentations will be hosted at the Paxton Historic Theater in Bainbridge, Ohio. This event will serve to help you begin or further advance your personal journey of discovery into the mysterious and intriguing nocturnal world of moths. Be prepared to stay up late into the night, so come well-rested!
The Houseplant Guru, Lisa Eldred Steinkopf, says there is a plant for every spot in your home. Learn about plants for different light levels and trouble spots.
Les Cheneaux welcomes you to celebrate the legacy of Aldo Leopold — one of America’s most influential naturalists — during our festival, May 28th – June 1st, 2025. Activities include paddling excursions, orchid and wildflower tours, birding trips, presentations, and many other nature-based activities. Experience the woods and water that formed Leopold’s early impressions of the natural world as we honor the mark he made on conservation and the environment.
Registration for the 2025 Aldo Leopold Festival will open on April 1.
5 Wednesday evenings, April 30-May 28, 2025
Interactive rain garden workshop to learn to design & build a beautiful, eco-friendly garden that helps manage storm water naturally
No prior experience needed
Homeowners, gardeners, environmental enthusiasts at least 18 years-old who want to create a sustainable & attractive landscape
Attend all 5 classes & plant/adopt a rain garden to earn Master Rain Gardener Certificate, sign & T-shirt
Register: Rachel Kidd, 734-699-7008, rsanche1@wcccd.edu
Education Conference - Master Gardener Society of Oakland County
Master Gardener Society of Oakland County’s 11th Annual Educational Garden Conference
The Oakland Center at Oakland University in Rochester Hills, MI
Speakers: Charlie Nardozzi, Bob Iiames, Stacy Hirvela, & Susan Martin
Sign up for one webinar or a year of monthly Garden A to Z webinars, often the first Saturday of the month, 8:30-10 AM. If you cannot attend at that day or time, Garden A to Z sends a link to the recording. Here’s the 2025-2026 season schedule and topics: Garden A to Z | Webinars.
The season starts April 12 with Lesser-Known Native Plants for the Landscape including Pierre Bennerup, perennial grower with Sunny Border Nursery. Subscription details are at Garden A to Z | Subscribe to Webinars.
Registration required. Details at link below.
WEBINAR: Design Tips and Plants for EXTREME No-Fuss, Low-Maintenance Gardens - Perennially Yours
The conference schedule, additional speakers, vendors and pre-paid lunch options will be announced soon!
Meeting ID: 845 5210 7675
Password: Free4All
We, too, have seen non-gardeners tune out as we announce the emergence of each perennial or crow as new woodies bud out. Shoot, we can't blame them; we know that whole last sentence is probably unintelligible to some of our own family and closest friends!
Bring your joy or query and Zoom in for a Free4All Friday where we invite the gardening world to join us by Zoom. We will share the news we've heard and garden developments we've seen this week, and take your questions and observations, too.
No strings attached, no fees, no data being gathered, just pure garden talk.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84552107675?pwd=oqQq2kOwcst0WburVBI0XIvn3JKYw5.1
Meeting ID: 845 5210 7675
Password: Free4All
We began teaching and writing about gardens in the 1980's. From the get-go we were hooked on the insights gained from the questions and the new things learned as we dug for answers. The discoveries have never stopped. So we still answer emails and texts, write articles in What's Coming Up on our website, and present webinars. But we've realized this sharing can reach wider.
Every Friday evening of the year except those right before our Saturday Weekend Walkabouts (see the current webinar schedule), we'll be here ready to talk, answer and celebrate with you. Drop in this Friday to listen or ask questions.
Need to show us by way of explaining? Email or text a photo by the day before a Free-for-all Friday. We'll include all we can! JanetandSteven@GardenAtoZ.org 248-681-7850
...or send us an email to be added to our mailing list. We'll send you an invitation to each and also notify you of Free Webinars and whenever we post a new issue of our newsletter, What's Coming Up.
