PROGRAM: Paul Wingert has a life-long loyalty to the hobby of bromeliads and once served as President of Bromeliads Society. An award winner of the Sweepstakes Award at Chicago Bromeliad Conference, he has 70 registered plants. He will bring some plants for purchase. When Paul isn’t with his hobby, he is performing with his cello at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
SPEAKER: Paul Wingert
Photo Credit: Michigan Gardener Society
HOLLY BERRY BRUNCH held at Dearborn Inn, 10 am to 2 pm. Annual fundraising event to support scholarships and community beautification projects.
Raffle & Silent Auction.
Tickets $35
Contact Mary Bugeia 313-613-0870.
Photo Credit: Ray Hennessey on Unsplash
PROGRAM: Make a knockout garden with dahlias! Gary advises on starting plants at the right time and in the right spot! Along with in-depth info on form, petal, and classification.
SPEAKER: Gary Polenychko, Dahlia Society
Photo Credit: Leanna Cushman on Unsplash
PROGRAM: Jan Bills, landscaper of her company called “Two Women and a Hoe,” will enlighten us on tips and tricks. She bases her presentation on her new book, “Late Bloomer.” Jan will speak on landscape, design, and yes, pitfalls! Books available for purchase.
SPEAKER: Jan Bills
Photo: Late Bloomer – Book Cover
PROGRAM: Carolyn Miller has a BS degree in Botany from Michigan State where she currently is the Plant Recorder for the W. J. Beal Botanical Garden and Campus Arboretum. Wildflowers will be the subject of discussion.
SPEAKER: Carolyn Miller
Photo by Heather Barnes on Unsplash
PROGRAM: Debbie’s family owned nursery devotes itself to educating gardeners on the recommended plants for various stages of the life of a butterfly. Bring beautiful butterflies to the garden, and include the ideal butterfly habitat.
SPEAKER: Debbie Barson – Barson’s Nursery
Photo by Erin Wilson on Unsplash
PROGRAM: Shauna Hill is a Michigan State Master Gardener, and she will speak about herbs. Herbs have a long history in the everyday lives of people around the world. Discover the fascinating history of common herbs and how current science supports their use in our lives today.
SPEAKER: Shauna Hill, Taylor Conservatory
Photo by Allie Dearie on Unsplash
NOTE: Date of program TBD
PROGRAM: Virginia reveals biblical flowers, their history, and modern day reflections.
SPEAKER: Virginia Froehlich
Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash