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Agriculture and Natural Resources Week-- March
5-13, 2010; Michigan State University
This event hosts more than 80 programs and annual
association meetings.
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Spring Garden Program;
Horticulture Gardens --March 13, 2010; Michigan State University
Kitchen Garden Renaissance--Join
Susan Belsinger and Tina Marie Wilcox for a lively and entertaining
program on the revival of the kitchen garden.
Also on the agenda:
* Learn to build a bamboo trellis from MSU horticulture Gardens Director
Dr. Art Cameron
* Learn composting techniques from Organic Farm guru Dr. John Biernbaum
* Learn perfect plant combinations from Dr. Bob Schutzki
Think spring--come, learn, exchange
ideas, shop and more.
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2010 Garden Day--Saturday March
27, 2010; 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
Horizons Conference Center, 6200
State Street, Saginaw, Michigan
EDUCATIONAL CLASSES;
10:00 a.m.
Bob Schutzki, Michigan State University, "Mulch Myths"
11:00 a.m.
Ron Calhoun, Michigan State University, "Turf 101"
Noon
Rebecca Finneran, "Maximizing Your Garden's Space"
1:00 p.m.
Elly Maxwell, Dow Gardens, "Back Yard Insects & IPM"
2:00-4:15 p.m.
Sid Grinnel, "Grafting Workshop - Fruit Trees"
Tickets $3.00 per person
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Spring into
Gardening--Saturday, April 17, 2009; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
LOCATION:
Comfort Inn, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
SPEAKERS:
Janet Macunovich, Jim McDonald and
Bob Eldridge.
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A Garden Affair - Four Seasons
of Gardening--Tuesday, April 20, 2010; 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.,
LOCATION:
Forward Conference Center; West
Branch, Michigan
REGISTRATION FEES:
The early registration fee is $45.00.
Registration after April 1, 2010 is
$55.00.
SPEAKERS:
Sue Grubba--Season~Spring
"Bursting Into Spring"
Eugene Kociba--Season~Summer
"Edible Landscaping"
Cheryl English--Season~Autumn
"Autumn Jewels: the Science behind the Scenery"
Steven Nikkila--Season~Winter
"Winter Interest in the Garden"
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MSU Master Gardener
Conference--April 30-May 1, 2010; Michigan State University
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Art Cameron, MSU Horticulture Professor
“The Science and Art of Gardening”
Over twenty class topics and speakers representing five themes:
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Science and Gardening
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Growing Healthy Plants
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Plants for Sustainable Landscapes
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Backyard Food Solutions
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Strengthening Volunteer Skills
Poster session of volunteer projects
Plants and garden-related items for sale
Door prizes!!!
Attend Friday and Saturday or just Saturday
Special registration discount for 2009 recertified MGVs
Detailed information and registration material available in
mid-March
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