Garden Club Events & Programs
Monthly Programs for 2019
August 27th: Gardening with Dahlias with Rusty of Pine Hill Nursery
Join us for a combined field trip and Garden Club meeting off-site at Pine Hill Nursery in Kewadin. Lunch will be at 11:30am with the program beginning at 1:00pm. We will learn about all-things-dahlias from local expert, Rusty!
Location: Pine Hill Nursery — 886 US-31, Kewadin, MI 49648
www.pinehill-nursery.com
Hostesses: Chris Sloane* Pat Griffith, Kathleen Anne Peterson, Ann Kassen
September 24th: Beekeeping Basics for the Gardener
Grand Traverse Beekeeping Club will provide an informative program that will include planting flowers to maximize the available food supply through-out the season for our bee population. As a native pollinator, the survival of the honeybee is critical to the survival of our eco-system and our planet. Join us to learn more about the many challenges that bees face and how you can help. The Fall Awards Celebration will begin at 12 noon before GTBC's program. The cost of the luncheon is $15.00. Guests are invited to attend! Please RSVP to Sharon Lanier.
Location: Historical Elk Rapids Township Hall — 315 Bridge St, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
beca@gtbees.com
Hostesses: Sue Finlayson*, Joyce Steffey, Sonja Perry, Paula Schmiechel, Susan Green
September 26th: District V Fall Conference
District V Fall Conference: Fall, Friends and Flowers
Date: September 26th, 2019
Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Lincoln Hills Golf Club — 1527 N Lakeshore Drive, Ludington, Michigan
Visit the MGC website to learn more
October 22nd: Sharpening Your Pruning Techniques with Brian Zimmerman
Brian Zimmerman of Brian Zimmerman & Associates Landscapes will lead us in a discussion and demonstration of techniques for when and how to prune our shrubs and flowers. Learn the proper ways to deadhead a plant as well as the differences in the care of mop head and panicle hydrangeas.
Location: Four Season’s Nursery — 7557 Harry’s Road, Traverse City, MI 49685
bzlandscape@gmail.com
Hostesses: Jane Hamilton*, Lori Bartz, Ann Craig, Jane Lund, (Blue Star Group)
December: Hanging of the Greens
Greens, Swags and Garlands will be prepared and placed on the Swan, Library door, Town Hall, and Pedestrian Bridge. More details to come.
Hostesses: Verna Sak, Pat Griffith
December 10th: Holiday Luncheon
Join us for our annual holiday luncheon!
Location and additional details coming soon.
Hostesses: MaryAnne Frey *, Jane Stauffer, Eddie Hubbell, Char Brady
Past 2019 Events
July 23rd: Utilizing Your Harvest with Mary Mooney Nachazel of Oryana
Mary Mooney Nachazel of Oryana Community Co-op will explore how to have fun, enjoy and show off your bountiful harvest by creating simple, nutritious dishes including a cooking demonstration and delicious samples. Mary’s passion for cooking began at an early age where she bellied up to the counter on a chair alongside her mother. Officially trained in foods and nutrition, Mary will feature some new and unusual vegetables to grow and enjoy.
info@oryana.com
Hostesses: Robyn Shank*, Ginny Dorner, Linda Gruss, Inez Gotts
Field Trips for 2019
Garden Club Field Trips for the coming year are scheduled in conjunction with regular club meetings.
August 27th: Gardening with Dahlias with Rusty
Join us for a combined field trip and Garden Club meeting off-site at Pine Hill Nursery in Kewadin. Lunch will be at 11:30am with the program beginning at 1:00pm. We will learn about all-things-dahlias from local expert, Rusty!
Location: Pine Hill Nursery — 886 US-31, Kewadin, MI 49648
www.pinehill-nursery.com
Hostesses: Chris Sloane* Pat Griffith, Kathleen Anne Peterson, Ann Kassen
October 22nd: Sharpening Your Pruning Techniques
Brian Zimmerman of Brian Zimmerman & Associates Landscapes will lead us in a discussion and demonstration of techniques for when and how to prune our shrubs and flowers. Learn the proper ways to deadhead a plant as well as the differences in the care of mop head and panicle hydrangeas.
Location: Four Season’s Nursery — 7557 Harry’s Road, Traverse City, MI 49685
bzlandscape@gmail.com
Hostesses: Jane Hamilton*, Lori Bartz, Ann Craig, Jane Lund, (Blue Star Group)
Ready to become a Member?
Join us for meetings and/or come get your hands dirty in the gardens!
The Elk Rapids Garden Walk
The next Elk Rapids Garden Walk will happen in 2020! Please stay tuned for the official announcement of the date and theme.
A look back at the 2018 Garden Walk
The 2018 Elk Rapids Garden Walk was a tremendous success — financially, educationally and socially — thanks in large part to our community sponsors. THANK YOU for your hard work and support!
2018 Golden Bouquet Sponsors
Village Market • Barker Creek Nursery • Rotary Club of Elk Rapids • Stoney Cabin Toys
2018 Rose Bouquet Sponsors
Alden State Bank • All Smiles Family Dentistry • Blackmore Property Maintenance • Blarney Castle Oil – Elk Rapids • Blue Owl Antiques • Bodywise • Cellar 152 • Cone Corral & Pizzeria • Covell Funeral Home • Edward Jones • Elk Rapids Cinema • Elk Rapids Nursery • Elk Rapids Primary Care • Elk River Marina • Farmer White • Fitzpatrick Agency • Harbor Flooring • Husbands Barber • Kellie Sergent | Century 21 Lakeside Properties Real Estate • MD Heating • Mullaly’s 128 Studio & Gallery • new|era social marketing • Nifty Things! • Northern Highlights Salon • Pine Hill Nursery • Pine Hill Village Gardens • Re/Max of Elk Rapids • River Pharmacy • Sandies Galley and More • Sapphire Nails • Short’s Brewing Co. • Siren Hall • Starboard Inn • The Granary • The Nature Connection • TJ Charlie’s • Toni Morrison | Real Estate One • Wanigan Corp. • Waterside Properties • Wildflower Soapworks
2018 Collaborators
Antrim Conservation District • Barker Creek Nursery Elk-Skegemog Lake Association (ESLA) • Grand Traverse Watershed • Green • ER Pine Hill Nursery • Tip of the Mitt Watershed • Torch Conservation Center
State & National Event Calendars
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Elk Rapids, MI 49629
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