Master Gardener Society of Oakland County, MI
MGSOC general meetings are held at the:Beautiful Savior Lutheran
Church MGSOC meetings are free to MGSOC members.
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Tue - Aug 03 6:30 PM |
Master Gardener Society of Oakland County (MGSOOC) General Meeting MGSOOC General Meeting - August 3, 2010 @ 6:30pm Location: Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Education: Lois Robbins, author and educator Topic: Lawn Wars: The Struggle for a New Lawn Ethic Meetings are free for Society Members. There is a $3.00 guest fee. Food: Salad Bar |
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Thu - Aug 05 10:00 AM |
Landscaping to Delight the Eye for All Four Seasons Guest speaker Janet Macunovich will present to the Waterford Garden Club, Parks & Rec. Bldg, 2303 Crescent Lake Rd. Open to the public, nonmember guest fee $3. Thank you, Karen Salswedel 248-673-7862 |
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Thu - Aug 05 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
SUSTAINABLE RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPES Troy Community Center, Room 305; 3179 Livernois (1/4 mile north of Big Beaver) Featured speaker: Rick Lazzell, Horticulture Consultant Topics: What is the meaning of "sustainable"? Examples of sustainable practices, inter-connected with each other in the residential landscape setting, will be presented. On-site recycling of rainwater, soil health, climate-conscious gardening, and low maintenance landscape design tips will be emphasized. Sponsored by: SOCWA, Southeastern Oakland County Water Authority Free program, but advanced registration is required. Telephone the SOCWA office at: 248-288-5150 or e-mail mailto:LFDean@aol.com |
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Fri - Aug 06 |
2010 MSU Garden Day 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! Our 2010 Keynote Speakers are - Doug Tallamy - author of "Bringing Nature Home" and Art Cameron - MSU Horticulture Garden Director who will speak on "A Passion for Plants"! We will also have our Garden Day Marketplace, which will have many vendors offering great deals on a wide variety of plant material and garden accessories. Enjoy lunch in the Gardens and the opportunity to tour the plants and landscape that will be showcased for Garden Day 2010! For more information about the program, click here: www.hrt.msu.edu To go straight to our on-line registration, click here: hrt.msu.edu We are very excited about everything Garden Day will offer, and we hope to have you participate in the event! If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Sweet at 517-355-5191 x339 or via e-mail at mailto:hgardens@msu.edu. |
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Wed - Aug 11 |
Ornamental Grasses by Kim Roth - Evenings in the Garden series This very popular gardening series is back again at the MSU Tollgate Education Center in Novi. Classes are held from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Class fee is $20. For detailed description and registration form go to www.msue.msu.edu and click on upcoming events. |
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Mon - Aug 16 |
MGSOOC Board Meeting MGSOOC Board Meeting @ 7:00pm Location: MSU Extension Office |
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Tue - Aug 17 |
Introduction to Lakes Seminar Introduction to Lakes Seminar- August 17, 24 & 28 Tuesday, August 17, 6-9 pm; Tuesday, August 24 from 6-9 pm; and Saturday,August 28 from 9:30-5 pm All sessions will be held at the Wint Nature Center at Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Rd, Clarkston, MI 48348. Cost is $75 per person. This three-part seminar is sponsored by MSU Extension, Oakland County Parks, the Michigan Chapter of the North American Lake Management Society, and the Michigan Water Stewardship Program. Lake residents will have the opportunity to increase their understanding of lake ecology, shoreline management to protect water quality, the relationship between a lake and its watershed, the legal aspects of owning lakefront property, aquatic plant identification/mapping/management, and citizen involvement in lake management. The August 17 and 24 sessions will be presented in a lecture format. The August 28th session will be an all-day field session conducted on Crooked Lake at Independence Oaks County Park. This seminar is designed for lake residents, members of lake associations and lake improvement boards, municipal staff, volunteers interested in water quality/lake issues, pesticide applicators, and interested citizens who would like to learn more about lake management issues. Pesticide Applicator Recertification credits have also been requested for this program (Recertification Category 5). For complete program information including registration information, please visit: oakgov.com Questions? Contact Linda Smith at (248) 858-0887 or mailto:smithlin@oakgov.com. |
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Tue - Aug 24 |
What's Wrong with My Tree? by Mike Barger - Evenings in the Garden series This very popular gardening series is back again at the MSU Tollgate Education Center in Novi. Classes are held from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Class fee is $20. For detailed description and registration form go to www.msue.msu.edu and click on upcoming events. |
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Tue - Aug 31 |
Putting Your Garden to Bed the Right Way! by Gail Morrell- Evenings in the Garden series This very popular gardening series is back again at the MSU Tollgate Education Center in Novi. Classes are held from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Class fee is $20. For detailed description and registration form go to www.msue.msu.edu and click on upcoming events. |
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Tue - Sep 07 6:30 PM |
Master Gardener Society of Oakland County (MGSOOC) General Meeting at Telly's MGSOOC General Meeting - September 7, 2010 @ 6:30pm Location: Telly's Greenhouse in Troy Education: George Papadelis, owner of Telly's Greenhouse in Troy Fall Blooming Perennials Meetings are free for Society Members. There is a $3.00 guest fee. Food: Salad Bar Nominations for Vice-President, Secretary and Team Administrator |
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Sat - Sep 25 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM |
Fall Gardening Extravaganza An Educational Conference Alpine Master Gardener Association And Michigan State University Extension Proudly present: Fall Gardening Extravaganza An Educational Conference September 25, 2010 From 8:45-4:00 P.M. at Marsh Ridge Resort, 4815 Old 27, Gaylord, MI (989)-732-5552 Dazzling Daylilies Do's/Don'ts of Pruning The Potager: An Evolving Edible Landscape Gardens & Landscapes that Shine in Four Seasons Garden Market Shopping Master Gardener Volunteers receive 7.0 MSUE approved education hours) For information/registration forms: contact Ruth @ 989-350-7430; email mailto:radoss@freeway.net |
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Tue - Oct 05 6:30 PM |
Master Gardener Society of Oakland County (MGSOOC) General Meeting MGSOOC General Meeting - October 5, 2010 @ 6:30pm Location: Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Education: Trish Hennig, owner of American Roots Nursery Native by Design with a Focus on Plant Communities Meetings are free for Society Members. There is a $3.00 guest fee. Soups: Asian & Squash |
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Mon - Oct 18 |
MGSOOC Board Meeting MGSOOC Board Meeting @ 7:00pm Location: MSU Extension Office |
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Tue - Nov 02 6:30 PM |
Master Gardener Society of Oakland County (MGSOOC) General Meeting MGSOOC General Meeting - November 2, 2010 @ 6:30pm Location: Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Education: Cindy Domagalski, a designer at Ye Olde Flower Barn in Troy Fall and Holiday Designs for the Home Meetings are free for Society Members. There is a $3.00 guest fee. Soups: Chili & Harvest Vegetable |
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Mon - Nov 15 |
MGSOOC Board Meeting MGSOOC Board Meeting @ 7:00pm Location: MSU Extension Office |
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Tue - Dec 07 |
Master Gardener Society of Oakland County (MGSOOC) General Meeting MGSOOC General Meeting - December 7, 2010 @ 6:30pm Location: Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Food: Holiday Potluck Society Membership applications and dues deadline |
