Guest Speaker: Cyndy Nemon, Grosse Ile Garden Club
Program: Cyndy presents “The Fit Gardener.” How to prepare physically for gardening, learn common injuries, strains, sprains, and back injuries, understand importance of warm up and cool down exercises; proper methods to lift, move, and carry objects.
Room: Mitchell Hall
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Guest Speaker: Larry Kulpa, English Gardens
Program: Floral Designer, Larry Kulpa, will share tips on creating beautiful fresh floral decorations with holiday flair!
Room: Mitchell Hall
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Guest Speaker: George Papadelis, Telly’s Nursery
Program: “New 2018 Annuals and Perennials” George Papadelis presents a sneak peek at the newest 2018 flowers which will hit nurseries in the spring; also he will delve into their color, texture, and form.
Room: Mitchell Hall
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Delightful Victorian Nosegays
Program: In this “Make and Take” project, a lovely doily cone is dressed up with beautiful dried flowers, in time for Valentine’s Day!
Room: Mitchell Hall
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Guest Speaker: Horticulturist, English Gardens
Program: “Hydrangeas 101” An English Gardens horticulturist will discuss hydrangeas, their classifications, the most popular of the 100 varieties, as well as selection and tips on care.
Room: Mitchell Hall
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Guest Speaker: Jeanne Micka, Lotus Garden Club of Monroe and Tour Guide
Program: “The Endangered Flower, American Lotus” Jeanne Micka describes the American Lotus, outlining its beauty and characteristics, growing conditions, longevity, propagation methods, environmental benefits, advances in medical research.
Room: Mitchell Hall
Photo Credit: Altairisfar
American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea) Unaltered image.
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Guest Speaker: Ed Blondin, NGC Blue Ribbon Winner
Educator and Owner of Hortulus Gardens & Landscapes, of Lathrup Village
Program: “Bringing Paradise Home” Ed, a historian & horticulturist, will enlighten us with his talk on the Persian Empire and its effect on American backyards…their inventions and their plants. Ed has been honored with awards for his in-depth, interesting research and presentations.
Room: Mitchell Hall
Photo Credit: By Dr. Persi – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0
Guest Speaker: Bill Bray, Beekeeper and Bee Association of Monroe County
Program: “Bees, Bees, and More Bees” Bill Bray & fellow beekeeper demonstrate a lively portrayal of mating bees, along with insightful talk on the notorious Queen Bee, as well as drones and workers; their habits, “social” tendencies, the types of hives, and the difference in quality of honey.
Room: Mitchell Hall
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