January 31   Shoreline Greenbelts
Maureen McManus
Lean how to save our shorelines and quality of water.  Greenbelts are plants, trees and shrubs along the shore that prevent erosion and absorb nutrients, runoff and toxins.  The greater the variety of plants, shrubs and trees along the shore, the higher the quality of water.
Hostesses:  Barb Thomas, Chair, Sandy Ramee, Cathy Walle, Ann Kassen, Mike Norling.

February 28   Dairy Doo
Brad Morgan
Brad is the co-owner of Morgan Composting.  He will share his secrets of having the best soil mix for all of our gardens.
Hostesses:  Kathy Maxon, Chair, Jan Shurte, Marcie Klove, Sue Finlayson, Jane Lund

March 27   Wells Family Farm
Mike and Phyllis Wells
Learn 10 reasons to buy local food.  Local food is about our future.  By supporting local farmers today, we can insure that there will be forms in our community tomorrow.  Future generations will have access to nourishing, flavorful and abundant food.
Hostesses:  Nancy Gray, Chair, Ann Kassen, Kay Goodall, Rachel Bezile, Jean Schurch

April 24   Growing Orchids in Your Home
Cathy Jarvi
Cathy, Vice President of Northwestern Michigan Orchid Society, will share her tips such as temperature, light, humidity, watering, and fertilizing orchids.  A discussion for beginners to learn which orchids are suitable for northern Michigan home environments.  Cathy's philosophy is, "If I can do it, so can you."
Hostesses:  Sharon Lanier, Chair, Dolores Hibbard, Sharon Bacon, Jan Doty, Charlene Fitzpatrick 

May 29   Topiaries
Carol Morris
Carol from Breeze Hill Greenhouse, will demonstrate how to make a topiary animal using forms and sphagnum moss.
Hostesses:  Inez Gotts, Chair, Nedra Wagar, Paula Jorge, Pat Howlett, Kathleen Anne Peterson

June 3   Sunday at Chamber Blue Star Memorial
Hostesses:  Verna Sak, Chair, Jan Johnson, Shirley Snare Rose, Borton, Joyce Smith

June 26   Spectacular Iris
Wilma Alpers
Wilma Alpers has taught everything she knows about iris growing to her son.  They have a business that is booming.  She will share the history of the farm and new arrivals of flowers.
Hostesses:  Pat Jackson, Chair, Geri Ruppert, Chris Sloane, Shirley Landon, Barbara Bitterman

July 17   Garden Walk
Jan Doty, Chair
Hostesses:  Joyce Steffey, Chair, Helen Duke, Lois Wright, Judy Oswald, Marge Wright

July 31   Propagation
Tom Brodgagen from Graystone Gardens will share techniques in propagating plants inside your home and in your garden.

Aug 28   Awards Luncheon
Hostesses:  Bonnie Miller, Chair Ginny Pauli, Pauline Truesdell, Jean Lamphier, Carolyn Strohm, Jan Zander

Sep 25   Using Native Plants in Your Garden Design
Brian Zimmerman from 4 Season Nursery will share techniques to include native plants in your back yard garden designs.
Hostesses:  Char Brady, Chair, Eddie Hubbell, Barb Schantz, Jo Allen, Bobbie Patterson

October 30   (Potluck) A tour of a Secret Garden, Sunnybank
Dee Blair will share photos, poems and songs on a tour through her secret garden in Traverse City.
Hostesses:  Linda Gruss, Chair, Sandy Ramai, Jeanne Boyd, Myrta Keelan, Anne Pentland, Diane Geddes

December 3   Prepare Hanging of the Greens

December 4   Hanging of the Greens
Hostesses:  Sophie Michalski, Chair, Joyce Simmons, Dolores Hibbard, Rachel Bezile, Nancy Gray

December18   Backyard Bird Feeding
Tom Ford will share his secrets to attracting and enjoying birds in your own back yard.  Tom is representing Wild Birds Unlimited form Traverse City.
Hostesses:  Kathy Sergent, Chair, Ann Kassen, Mary Anne Frey, Cindy Tatro, Julie Pomber

Note  -   All dates and locations are subject to change.  Information will be updated by our field trip chairperson, Jan Zander, during our regular monthly meetings.  These are wonderful outings that provide helpful gardening information as well as a social event with fellow garden club members.  Carpooling is usually organized and lunches are always wonderful.  For more information, contact Jan Zander