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The Oakland Gardener
Oakland County, Michigan sent this bulletin at 03/01/2021 09:00 AM EST
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March 2021
A Publication of Michigan State University Extension Master
Gardener Volunteer Program
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
MSU Extension
Lawn & Garden Hotline
Have a home gardening
Over the past 34 years, the annual Michigan Native Plant
or lawn question?
Conference has presented timely, actionable, and
fascinating information about native plants and habitats,
888-678-3464
landscape design, wildlife, invasive controls and much more.
Monday - Friday
It is attended regularly by people from many backgrounds 9 a.m. - Noon
including land managers, conservation specialists, students,
You can also ask your lawn and garden
scientists, and native plant enthusiasts. This year WAM is
questions online to Extensions
presenting the two-day conference as a Zoom webinar event.
Ask an Expert
Many talks will be recorded and available to registrants for
private viewing at their convenience.
Sunday and Monday, March 7 & 8, 2021
Complete conference details, including registration:
https://wildflowersmich.org/wam-conference/
MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center
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
and Storage
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)
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.
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/
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/.
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
Master Gardener Society of Oakland County
Upcoming meetings:
March 9 – Pest Management in the Organic Vegetable Garden with Will
Jaquinde
April 13 – Growing Dahlias with Lucy Propst
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.
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_newslett
er_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..
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.
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
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.
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.
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.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.
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.
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.
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.
Garden Volunteer DaysMicah 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.
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).
If you are a garden club or non-profit with a garden related event that is for expert
gardeners and the general public, fill out our online form to include your event in future
Oakland Gardener issues. Submissions should be made as early in the month as
possible for inclusion in the following issue. The form should be accessible by both
computers and most mobile devices.
If you have any questions or need help please contact Cathy Morris at
morrisc@oakgov.com
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all
without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual
orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
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