MSU Extension Lawn & Garden Hotline - Oakland County, Michigan

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MSU Extension Lawn & Garden Hotline - Oakland County, Michigan
January 2019

                      A Publication of
    Michigan State University Extension - Oakland County

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

                                                             www.OakGov.com/msu.

 MSU Extension Lawn & Garden Hotline
                  September 16 - April 14
                     8:30 a.m. - Noon
                       Monday Only
                        248-858-0902
You can also call the statewide hotline at 888-678-3464,
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon or visit MSU Extensions Ask an
Expert
Or e-mail gardenhotline@oakgov.com with your questions.
Samples of plant and insect/pest problems can be submitted
for identification and management
recommendations. Samples can be mailed or brought in
directly during our regular office hours.
Avoid mailing samples on Fridays.
Diagnostic fee is $5.00 per visit.
(Cash, check or credit card accepted)
MSU Extension Lawn & Garden Hotline - Oakland County, Michigan
MSU Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program
                                The MSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Training
                                Program is a 14-week volunteer training program that provides
                                an in-depth education in many aspects of horticulture. Extension
                                Master Gardener Volunteers improve the quality of life in
                                Michigan through horticulture-based volunteerism throughout
                                the state.
                                The next Oakland County program will be at MSU Tollgate Farm
                                in Novi, on Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. starting on March 5th and
                                running through June 11th.
                                Registration deadline is Monday, February 18, 2019
                                For more information or to register visit:
                                https://events.anr.msu.edu/mgvpoakland19/:

Boxwood Blight Warning

The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development - MDARD was notified
by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection that
infected boxwood may have been sold at retail locations in Michigan.

Boxwood blight, a serious fungal disease that attacks boxwood (a popular landscape
shrub), has been detected in Michigan for the first time, in three separate locations in
Oakland County.

Wreaths that are displayed outdoors are a potential concern if they are exposed to the
elements. The biggest risk comes when people dispose of the infected wreaths after the
holidays.
MSU Extension Lawn & Garden Hotline - Oakland County, Michigan
MDARD recommends that anyone who has a wreath containing boxwood plant parts
should consider it infected and dispose of it by burning or, even better, double-bagging it
and including it with their trash for deposit in a landfill.

Read more about Boxwood blight at: MDARD

(https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/0,4610,7-125--485223--,00.html)
and MSU

(https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/have-a-closer-look-at-your-boxwood-wreaths-this-
holiday-season).

Metro Detroit Hosta Society
Monday, January 28, 2019
7:00 p.m.
"Daylily Hybridizing" presented by LaVere Webster, who decades ago founded and designed the
Historic Daylily Display Garden and the Harris Olson Memorial Spider Display Garden. He has
since written numerous articles for the American Hemerocallis Society and will be sharing a
number of his Daylily creations. Laverne is also a noted Hosta hybridizer and MDHS member.
First United Methodist Church
1589 West Maple Road
Birmingham
48009
$3 charge for guests (can be applied toward membership)
Register at meeting upon arrival.
Light refreshments will be served and,as always, guests are welcome.

Meadow Brook Garden Club
January 25, 2019
Laurie Tennet - Beautiful Botanicals
February 22, 2019
Michael Genovese - Dahlia’s Tubers Dos and Don’ts
March 22. 2019
Kathy Miller - Planted Pots with a Professional
Meadow Brook Hall
350 Estate Drive
Rochester, Michigan 48309-4401
Coffee and refreshments are served at 9:15 a.m., and the program starts at 10:00 a.m.
Open to the public. There is a $5 non-member donation. Reservations are not required.
MSU Extension Lawn & Garden Hotline - Oakland County, Michigan
The Ins & Outs of Gardening–A Winter Symposium
                                 Sat., Jan. 26, 2019
                                 8:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
                                 Four great topics:
                                 Perennial Plant Geek – Top Picks for the Michigan Garden
                                 Bethany Troy, Perennial Garden Manager,
                                 MSU Horticulture Gardens.
                                 Smart Planning for Your Vegetable Garden
                                 Rebecca Kranz, MSU Extension.
                                 The Top 10 Things Affecting Trees
                                 David L. Roberts, Ph.D., Senior Academic Specialist,
                                 College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, MSU.
                                 Toxic Plants and Their Friends
                                 Peter H. Carrington, Ph.D., Assistant Curator,
                                 W.J. Beal Botanical Garden, MSU.

                                 MSU Plant and Soil Sciences Bldg.
                                 1066 Bogue Street
                                 East Lansing, MI 48824
                                 $40.00 for CAMG members & MG Trainees
                                 $50.00 for non-member Currently Certified EMGs
                                 $55.00 all others
                                 Registration Information
                                 CAMG Website
                                 Event Flyer
                                 Registration Deadline
                                 Jan. 19, 2019, but seating is limited so register early!
                                 .

Master Gardener Society of Oakland County

Upcoming Classes:
January 8 - "Deer & Living with Them as a Gardener"
Feburary 12 - "Peony: The Best Varieties for Your Garden"

Meetings are free to MGSOC members
$5 for guests
No preregistration required

Master Gardener Society of Oakland County
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
5631 North Adams Road
Bloomfield Hills 48304

Visit www.mgsoc.org for more information
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Cranbrook Winter Greenhouse Sale
Friday, February 8, 2019 & Saturday, February 9,
2019
10:00am - 2:00pm
Cranbrook House & Gardens
380 Lone Pine Road
Bloomfield Hills
48304
Step into our tropical oasis and shop for
houseplants that are sure to brighten up your home
or office! Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary
volunteers will be available to answer your plant
questions while you explore our demonstration
gardens and plants for purchase.
Free admission. Plant sale proceeds support the
preservation of Cranbrook House & Gardens, part of
the Cranbrook Educational Community's National
Historic Landmark campus.
https://housegardens.cranbrook.edu/events/winter-
greenhouse-sale.

                                 Gardening and All That Jazz - Creating Your Garden Palette
                                 Saturday, April 13, 2019
                                 7th Annual Educational Conference for new and experienced
                                 gardeners – you need not be a Master Gardener to attend!
                                 Oakland Schools Conference Center
                                 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd
                                 Waterford, MI 48328
                                 Keynote Speakers:
                                 Margaret Roach – A Way To Garden – A 365-Day Garden
                                 Sue Gaviller – 1) Introduction to Color Theory and
                                 2) Working With Color Theory in the Garden
                                 Richard Bitner – Designing with Conifers: Making the Best
                                 Choices for Year-Round Interest in Your Garden
                                 A fabulous garden market with vendors selling plants, garden
                                 art and gifts. Live jazz entertainment by Ron English and Jerry
                                 McKenzie’s Just Jazz.
                                 A great day of gardening information and socializing with other
                                 gardeners.
                                 Registration begins January 1, 2019.
                                 For more information and to register
                                 visit http://mgsoc.info/educational-conference/
                                 Early bloomers registration fee $80, after February 12, 2019,
                                 $90.
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Includes continental breakfast, lunch, snacks and program
                                  materials.
                                  5 hours of Master Gardener Education Credits.

Growing Great Gardens Conference (GGG)
March 16 2018
8 a.m. - 4 p,m.
Wayne County Community College District-Downriver Campus
21000 Northline, Taylor.

Presentations:
Jessica Walliser
Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden: A Natural Approach to Pest Control
Craig LeHoullier
Epic Tomatoes for Midwest Gardens
Jessica Walliser
Neglected Annuals in the Garden
Carol Michel
12 Secrets to Happiness in Your Garden

Advance registration until February 23
$50 includes 4 classes, breakfast, lunch, handouts
$60 w/extra BONUS Class (5 classes, breakfast, lunch, handouts)
After February 23
$65 after February 23, 2019 (Lunch not available)
Please visit www.taylorconservatory.org to register or call 888-383-4108 for more info.
Night Hikes on the Farm
                                    A series of bi-monthly events that offer educational and
                                    recreational opportunities for visitors to venture the farm in the
                                    nighttime and explore fascinating natural science topics.
                                    The hikes will take place the last Friday of every other month.
                                    These events are open to the public and will particularly appeal
                                    to scout groups, families, and anyone with a thirst for knowledge
                                    and adventure.
                                    Each hike will incorporate different themes fitting to the month or
                                    season.
                                    Advance registration will be required
                                    $10 each session
                                    Light snacks and beverages provided
                                    Below is the tentative 2019 schedule, registration to come.
                                      February 22 - Experiments in the Dark
                                      April 26 - Frog Calls and Bug Watch
                                      June 28 - Batty about Bats
                                      August 30 - Nightlife and Wilderness Skills
                                      October 25 - Owl Prowl and Folklore
                                      December 28 - Starry Night
                                    Registration (when open) and more info can be found at the
                                    Tollgate Farm website:
                                    https://www.canr.msu.edu/tollgate/events/night-hikes-on-the-
                                    farm
                                    MSU Tollgate Farm & Education Center
                                    28115 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi, MI 48377.

MSU Tollgate Farm
Maple Tapping and Pancake Feast
March 9th and 10th, 2019

Tollgate Farm and Education Center
28115 Meadowbrook Road
Novi, MI 48377
Start out with pancakes, coffee, cocoa, sausages and of course,
Tollgate maple syrup! Then jump on the hay wagon to head out
to the sugar bush, where you can watch sap get cooked into
syrup, participate in tree tapping, visit the traditional sugar camp
and watch our draft horse get to work!
A hands-on, maple-flavored event for the whole family!
Adults: $ 15
Children 3-12: $ 12
Children 2 and under free
Registration closes midnight Friday, March 8.
Registration is nonrefundable.
Register here!
Activities are outdoors, so please dress for the weather!
Tollgate Gardens
                                     MSU Tollgate Educational Center
                                     28115 Meadowbrook Rd.
                                     Novi, MI 48377
                                     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 www.tollgate.msu.edu or 248-
                                     347-3860 ext. 251.
                                     To look at the volunteer schedule visit
                                     http://tollgate.msu.edu/volunteering/ and select the calendar.

Stage Nature Center Native Plant Garden!
All are welcome to join the Stage Nature Center's Native
Garden Team.
We have a variety of tasks to choose from with flexible work
schedule:
• Bed Preparation
• Plantings
• Watering & Weeding
• Plant Identification
• Wildlife Photography
• Pollinator and Bird Housing
• Creating Informational Materials
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 visit:
https://troynaturesociety.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Dutton Farm is a nonprofit 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.
                                 Please visit http://www.duttonfarm.org or contact
                                 dmolsen5@msn.com with any questions.
                                 .

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. Workdays are usually on the 3rd
Thursday of the month from 9 a.m. until noon. Meet by the
garage in the courtyard. Please dress appropriately as we will
be working in natural woodland/wetland areas that could have
thorns or poison ivy. Closed toe shoes/boots are necessary.
Tools will be provided.
Meadow Brook Naturalists
Meadow Brook Hall
350 Estate Dr., Rochester MI
For more information, call 248-364-6210 or contact
MBGCmembers@gmail.com.
Any questions regarding the MSU Extension Master Gardener program or requests
for Certified Extension Master Gardener volunteers should be referred to Lori
Imboden (imbodenL@msu.edu), MSU Extension Consumer Horticulture Educator for
Oakland County.

Certified EMGs seeking approved volunteer opportunities should refer to the
Volunteer Opportunities List on the Volunteer Management System (VMS).

Other requests, (educational opportunities, plant sales and other events) that are for
both gardeners and the general public, should go through our online form
(http://forms.oakgov.com/88). Deadline for submissions is the 15th of the month. The
form should be accessible by not only computers but most mobile devices as well.

If you have any questions or need help please contact Cathy Morris at
morrisc@oakgov.com

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