NGC Standard Flower Show
As soon as more information is available you will be able to click here for the flower show schedule. The schedule will have all the details about the show including the rules and entry categories.
As soon as more information is available you will be able to click here for the flower show schedule. The schedule will have all the details about the show including the rules and entry categories.
An annual scholarship is underwritten by Kalamazoo Garden Council, Inc., in memory of founder and past president, Hazel Wirick, and awarded by Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc., to Western Michigan University to support a student selected by the university in the field of botany, biology, environmental studies or other related subjects. Donations to these scholarships may …
Photo credit: Pat Pawlak Did you know that 1/3 of our food is dependent on pollinators which are threatened by climate change? The three main pollinators are butterflies, bees, and bats. Without them fruit, vegetables, and fodder would not be pollinated. Fodder is feed for animals so even the pork and chicken you eat …
Last fall Bunny LaDuke took this photograph of the Western Hills garden at the Council House and recently submitted it to the MGC Garden Gate newsletter. The photo was accepted and will be featured on the cover of the online fall issue of the MGC Garden Gate. “It is truly a beautiful garden with …
After two years of planning and hard work, the dedication of Memorial Lane was held on Monday, August 14. KGC President Donna Robinson welcomed over 60 members and family of the past members being honored. Past President Bunny LaDuke explained the renovation of the garden area that involved removing dead trees and old shade plants …
14% of native plants (the keystones) support 90% of butterfly and moth lepidoptera species.
The Council Shop is now stocked with eco-friendly tableware for purchase.
Scientific name: Papillo cresphontes
Higher classification: Swallowtail
August Environment Report by Denise Clegg
Are you planning a vacation this year? Going to do some hiking?
The Council House Shop has many supplies available at great savings for your fresh arrangement creations. We carry both green and black oasis, various gauges of floral wire, floral tapes and picks as well as bases to hold half, full or two blocks of oasis! Floral Fresh water additive in packets and single stem vials …
Learn Share Grow BUY Do you know about our Council Shop? It’s located on the first floor of the Council House and stocks floral arranging supplies and gardening items for our members. Supplies are bought wholesale, and the savings are passed on to you while a small portion of the sale directly benefits the Council’s …