Growing with Knowledge, Information and Pride
Uniting Master Gardeners from Iosco County
and neighboring Northeast Michigan communities
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Growing with Knowledge, Information and Pride Uniting Master Gardeners from Iosco County and neighboring Northeast Michigan communities |
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Meetings: January 12, 2010 "Backyard Bugs" by Elly Maxwell, Horticulturist for Dow Gardens in Midland. She will talk about backyard bugs and will bring "hands-on stuff". Iosco County Medical Facility (ICMF); Full Credit February 9, 2010 "Pruning: How, What and When" by Chuck Martin, Horticulturist for Dow Gardens in Midland. ICMF; Full Credit March 9, 2010 "Design and Color Theory" by Abbey Claerhout, Horticulturist for Dow Gardens in Midland. ICMF; Full Credit April 13, 2010 "Pests of Yard and Garden" by Dr. David Smitley, Professor of Entomology, Michigan State University, ICMF; Full Credit May 11, 2010 "So You Want to Start A Nursery?" by Barb Nixon, Proprietor, In-Season Landscape; 5614 E. AuGres Ave., AuGres, Michigan; Full Credit June 8, 2010 "Rose Valley Winery" by Adam Kolodziewski, Proprietor, Rose Valley Winery 3039 Beechwood Rd, Rose City, Michigan; Full Credit July 13, 2010 "Native Plants" by Peg Gutmann, AMG, Lumberman's Monument; Full Credit August 10, 2010 Picnic at the LeClairs. More information will be posted in the newsletter. September. 14, 2010 "Tree Identification" by Sharon Czaika, AMG, Alabaster Bike Path; Full Credit October 12, 2010 "Propagation" by Linda Brown, AMG, Half Credit November 9, 2010 "Creative Uses of Herbs" by Karen Otwell, AMG; Full Credit December 7, 2010 Holiday Party
Educational Opportunities: Garden Day at Michigan State University; East Lansing, MI August 6, 2010 Join us for a fun filled day that includes the chance to hear nationally known speakers as well as your choice of 12 different workshops. The keynote speakers are Doug Tallamy and Art Cameron.
Fall Gardening Extravaganza; Gaylord, MI September 25, 2010; 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Presented by the Alpine Master Gardeners, this conference will feature the following: Janet Macunovich--"Gardens & Landscapes that Shine in Four Seasons" Marcus Duck--"Dos/Don'ts of Pruning" Margaret Rose Really--"The Potager: An Evolving Edible Landscape" Mary Moore--"Dazzling Daylilies" Cost: $45 by September 10, 2010; $55 thereafter Includes: Pastries and coffee in the morning, a grilled luncheon buffet, vendors, door prizes and raffles. Seven approved MSUE education hours. More information: Contact Ruth at radoss@freeway.net.
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