Master Gardener Society of Oakland County, MI



MGSOC general meetings are held at the:

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
5631 North Adams Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI

MGSOC meetings are free to MGSOC members. 
MGSOC members are requested to wear their Master Gardener badges.  Visitors will be subject to a $3.00 fee.  There are complimentary refreshments served at the MGSOC meetings.  Additionally, dinner of soup or salads may be purchased for $3.00.

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Oakland County Complex and Extension Office - North Office Building - 26 East
Bower Farm in Bloomfield Hills - 1219 East Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills

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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
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
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
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.
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.
Mon - Aug 16
  MGSOOC Board Meeting
MGSOOC Board Meeting @ 7:00pm
Location: MSU Extension Office
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
Mon - Oct 18
  MGSOOC Board Meeting
MGSOOC Board Meeting @ 7:00pm
Location: MSU Extension Office
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
Mon - Nov 15
  MGSOOC Board Meeting
MGSOOC Board Meeting @ 7:00pm
Location: MSU Extension Office
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

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