Course 2, Series #9
The Living Earth
Land and Related Issues
November 3 & 4, 2025
In-person
Monday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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The morning begins with a focus on using native Michigan grasses in horticulture. That will be followed by a discussion of efforts toward sustainable floristry at the global, business, and individual levels.

Hear from a local florist about new trends and materials in the floral design industry. That will be followed by a workshop on manipulation of botanicals in floral design, enhanced by demonstration and hands-on activity.

Panels and group discussion will consider how to “avoid making a scene” and other tantalizing topics. Lunch and two breaks are included for the low cost of$35 for the entire day.

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Thru the Garden Gate is published quarterly with content from clubs from around the state of Michiagan on upcoming events as well as news from our Central region and NGC National Garden Clubs.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Master Gardener credit is approved for all 10 hours of this course
Includes Lunch each day. Each student will need a clipboard and pencils with erasers for the site evaluation. A copy of the Evaluation form will be included with your materials that will be emailed prior to the class.

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With 14 Member Club Garden Walks all around the state, there is sure to be one close to you!

June: Tri-Cities GC, Belding Gardeneers

July: Bedford, Holland, St Clair, Marshall Area, South Haven, Garden City, Friendly GC, Gladwin County, Milan, Saugatuck-Douglas, Lakeshore and Open Gate GC!

Read more for details of each walk!

In 2024 Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc. contributed over 74,000 pounds to NGC’s Plant America-Feed America project. This represents 67% of the total recorded throughout all of NGC!

The recording of the NGC Webinar Feed America is now available in the Video Cafe on the NGC Website.

This project was awarded the NGC Award of Excellence at the NGC Annual Conference on May 23, 2025.

NGC Conservation Pledge: “I pledge to protect and conserve the natural resources of the planet earth and promise to promote education so we may become caretakers of our air, water, forest, land and wildlife”