2022-2023​ Programs:

Floral Arrangements from Your Garden
Denise Wilson

Denise Wilson of Gale Acre Farms and her daughter Abby, of Bella Stock Floral, will give a demonstration on floral arranging.

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
6:30 p.m. - Social time with appetizers
7:00 p.m. - Program
Marshall United Methodist Church
721 US Highway 27 North 

Visitors are welcome to hear this program sponsored by the Marshall Area Garden Club, Inc.  A short business meeting will follow.

Monarch Butterfly Development and Life Span
Jean Harvey-Clark

Only one or two butterfly eggs out of 100 live to become adult butterflies, causing Jean to transform her backyard into a certified Monarch Waystation, in order to increase the odds. She will share tips so we can do likewise.

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
6:30 p.m. - Social time with appetizers
7:00 p.m. - Program
Marshall United Methodist Church
721 US Highway 27 North 

Visitors are welcome to hear this program sponsored by the Marshall Area Garden Club, Inc.  A short business meeting will follow.

Glyphosate and Responsible Pesticide Use
Julie Yocum

Our presenter is the Southwest Michigan Lead Pesticide Inspector for the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. She will share her insight into glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, and why some groups call it a probable carcinogen.

Tuesday, April 18, 2023
6:30 p.m. - Social time with appetizers
7:00 p.m. - Program
Marshall United Methodist Church
721 US Highway 27 North 

Visitors are welcome to hear this program sponsored by the Marshall Area Garden Club, Inc.  A short business meeting will follow.

Gardening in a Changing Climate
Bob Coward

Have you noticed that increasingly unpredictable weather is impacting how we grow our food and how we tend our flower gardens? Hear the latest in keeping your landscape and gardens alive and lush despite the changing weather.

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
6:30 p.m. - Social time with appetizers
7:00 p.m. - Program
Marshall United Methodist Church
721 US Highway 27 North 

Visitors are welcome to hear this program sponsored by the Marshall Area Garden Club, Inc. ​ A short business meeting will follow the Program.

The Story Behind Rice Creek and Sacred Manoomin (Wild Rice)
Mitch Robbins and Barb Barton

Learn about the past and the future of Marshall's Ketchum Park, Rice Creek, and the Mill Pond, with special emphasis on the rare species, Zizania aquatica.

Tuesday, February 21, 2023
6:30 p.m. - Social time with appetizers
7:00 p.m. - Program
Marshall United Methodist Church
721 US Highway 27 North 

Visitors are welcome to hear this program sponsored by the Marshall Area Garden Club, Inc.  A short business meeting will follow the Program.

Oudolf Gardens at Belle Isle, Detroit

Watch with us as we learn about the beautiful native plant gardens created by the Dutch master and landscape architect, Piet Oudolf.

Tuesday, January 17, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Virtual Meeting on Zoom
Check your Email for Details

This program is co-sponsored by the Garden Club and the Marshall District Library.

​"Michigan Holidays" Floral Show
Marlene Glotfelty

Club members will design floral arrangements following the theme of Michigan holidays. 

Tuesday, November 15, 2022
6:30 p.m. - Social time with appetizers
7:00 p.m. - Program
Marshall United Methodist Church
721 US Highway 27 North 

Visitors are welcome to hear this program sponsored by the Marshall Area Garden Club, Inc.  A short business meeting will follow.

​Gardening for the Health of It
Christopher Imler

You know that gardening provides physical exercise, absorption of the sun's Vitamin D, and a connection with the earth and nature. But, did you know that there are other health benefits? Joint us to hear the evidence-based conclusions from a Michigan State University horticulture educator.

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
6:30 p.m. - Social time with appetizers
7:00 p.m. - Program
Marshall United Methodist Church
721 US Highway 27 North 

Visitors are welcome to hear this program sponsored by the Marshall Area Garden Club, Inc.  A short business meeting will follow.

​The Art of Companion Planting with Bulbs, Tubers, and Rhizomes
Linda Whitlock

Companion planting is a method of planting species of plants together for mutual benefit. Master Gardener and retired Consumer Horticulture Educator with MSU Extension, Linda Whitlock, will introduce you to a variety of common plants that love to live and bloom together. 

Tuesday, September 20, 2022
6:30 p.m. - Social time
7:00 p.m. - Program
Marshall United Methodist Church
721 US Highway 27 North 

Visitors are welcome to hear this program sponsored by the Marshall Area Garden Club, Inc.  A short business meeting will follow. We will also celebrate the club's 35th anniversary.

2021-2022 Programs:

​What's New at Bosserd Family Farm
Douglas Crane

We will tour the family-owned and operated farm market and green house business which opened in 1996 by Pam and David Bosserd. Members are asked to wear comfortable shoes for walking on grassy and uneven ground.

Tuesday, September 21, 2021
6:30 p.m. - Social time
7:00 p.m. - Program
Bosserd Family Farm
14721 Verona Road 

Visitors are welcome to hear this program sponsored by the Marshall Area Garden Club, Inc.  A short business meeting will follow.

​Marshall's Children's Garden
Bryce and Nicole Hooker

Bryce and Nicole will share their vision to bring sustainable change to communities through educating our youth about becoming caretakers of the planet. Investing in the younger generations awareness of the issues that we are currently facing and helping open their minds to the possibility of working together to fix them could be transformational to our communities and our planet.

Tuesday, October 19, 2021
6:30 p.m. - Social time with appetizers
7:00 p.m. - Program
Marshall United Methodist Church
721 US Highway 27 North 

Visitors are welcome to hear this program sponsored by the Marshall Area Garden Club, Inc.  A short business meeting will follow.


​How to do a Floral Design at Home
Marshall FFA Demonstration Team

Izzy Endsley, Makenzie Hennagir, Mara Tiernan, and Stephen Turner won the 2021 FFA State Championship with their presentation on “A Fresh Arrangement for a Rosy Future.” The team is coached by FFA Advisor, Lora Finch.

Tuesday, November 16, 2021
6:30 p.m. - Social time with appetizers
7:00 p.m. - Program
Marshall United Methodist Church
721 US Highway 27 North 

Visitors are welcome to hear this program sponsored by the Marshall Area Garden Club, Inc.  A short business meeting will follow.


​Raker-Roberta's Trial Gardens

MAGCI members toured the trial gardens last August and will be sharing their pictures of the best annuals and perennials coming down the road.

Tuesday, January 18, 2022
6:30 p.m.
Virtual Meeting on Zoom
Check your Email for Details

A short business meeting will follow the Program.

So you Have a Deer Problem?
Chad Stewart, Michigan DNR

Officer Stewart is a Deer, Elk, and Moose Management Specialist with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and will share the State’s position on urban deer problems.

Tuesday, February 15, 2022
6:30 p.m.
Virtual Meeting on Zoom
Check your Email for Details

This program is co-sponsored by the Garden Club and the Marshall District Library.
Guests are welcome to register at www.yourmdl.org/events through Feb. 14th.

A short business meeting will follow the Program.

Attracting Bluebirds & Other Nest Box Birds
Earl Wolf

Learn about nesting box placement, management, and issues with predators and completion from retired DNR State park naturalist and an expert on Bluebirds, Earl Wolf.

Tuesday, March 15, 2022
6:30 p.m. - Social time with appetizers
7:00 p.m. - Program
Marshall United Methodist Church
721 US Highway 27 North 

A short business meeting will follow the Program.

Umbel Nursery and Farmstead
Erin Umbel

Umbel Nursery will share how they cultivate the connection between people and plants through design, consultation and garden education at their farm in Parma, Michigan.

Tuesday, April 19, 2022
6:30 p.m. - Social time with appetizers
7:00 p.m. - Program
Marshall United Methodist Church
721 US Highway 27 North 

Visitors are welcome to hear this program sponsored by the Marshall Area Garden Club, Inc.  A short business meeting will follow.

Ornamental Grasses in your Landscape
Linda Whitlock

Master Gardener and retired Consumer Horticulture Educator with MSU Extension, Linda Whitlock, returns to talk about the ever-expanding selection of ornamental grasses and which ones will thrive in our climate.

Tuesday, May 17, 2022
6:30 p.m. - Social time with appetizers
7:00 p.m. - Program
Marshall United Methodist Church
721 US Highway 27 North 

Visitors are welcome to hear this program sponsored by the Marshall Area Garden Club, Inc.  A short business meeting will follow.

From Robins to Pines: Women Leading Conservation in Michigan
Ellen Holste

While not household names, Munger, Gillette, Daubendiak, and Luedders played critical roles in the development of the conservation movement in Michigan, as explained by Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Program Coordinator, Ellen Holste.

Tuesday, June 21, 2022
6:30 p.m. - Social time with appetizers
7:00 p.m. - Program
Marshall United Methodist Church
721 US Highway 27 North 

Visitors are welcome to hear this program sponsored by the Marshall Area Garden Club, Inc.  A short business meeting will follow.

Annual Club Picnic

Meat, cold drinks, and table service will be provided. Please bring a salad, bread, or dessert to share on the buffet.

Tuesday, July 12, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Wilder Creek Conservation Club
19833 D Drive South, Marshall

Welcome to My Garden Tour

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Vintage Garden Market

Saturday & Sunday, July 9-10, 2022

2020-2021 Programs:

​Bob Coward will speak on “Planting and Maintaining your Vegetable Garden”   
Marshall United Methodist Church on 27 North at 7 PM  
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Summer is here and you may be thinking of growing your own tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, or a variety of vegetables.  Bob Coward, the long-time host of the Saturday morning “Garden Show” on WBCK 95.3 FM radio will explore a variety of tasks that you can complete ensuring your vegetable crop will be successful. Do not let all of your hard work go to waste, join us for best practices and your family will thank you for the wonderful meals you will grow. Visitors are welcome to hear this program sponsored by the Marshall Area Garden Club, Inc. on Tuesday, June 15 at 7 p.m. at the Marshall United Methodist Church, 721 Old US 27 North. A short business meeting will follow.
Mr. Coward is a graduate of Sienna Heights University and operates the Cowardly Gardeners, a landscape and design company, teaches business classes at Kellogg Community College, and owns an income tax preparation company.
May 18, 2021 - 7 to 8 pm Marshall United Methodist Church
​In-Person Meeting

"Ask The Experts - Panel Discussion"  

What burning gardening questions do you have to ask our panelists: Martin Overhiser, Natalie Rector, Duane Dupee, and Doug Crane. Please, think ahead on your questions and email or text/call them to Cherie  
 [email protected]    
​A business meeting will follow to vote on the 21-22 budget and the nominated slate of officers. Please wear a mask and social distance. 
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    Celebrate 2021 with Flowers

Picture
November 2020
Christmas Floral Show

Before we know it Valentine’s Day, Easter and other family events will arrive and we can learn some new ways to enhance the holidays at home through flowers. The Marshall Area Garden Club, Inc. is hosting the Harvester Flower Shop for a presentation  "Celebrate 2021 with Flowers"  on Tuesday, January 19 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. Long time MAGCI member, Amy Frentz, and her staff at the Harvester Flower Shop will present ideas in floral design, mechanics, and materials; including building spring bulb gardens. Amy graduated from Northwood Institute with a major in Interior Design and is the owner of The Harvester Flower Shop. For a link to view this program  contact [email protected].​  All Garden Club members will receive the link by email prior.

Marshall Area Garden Club program, February 16, 2021 at 6:30 pm Zoom:
“Evolution of the Marshall Area Farmer’s Market” Marshall Area Farmer’s Market director, Pam Wolfersberger, will share the history of the market since its inception in 2003. Pam will introduce current market vendors and advisory board members to share their stories. She is a member of the Michigan Farmer’s Market Association and a Registered Nurse Anesthetist with a Master’s Degree in Anesthesia. She developed her passion for local food while traveling in Europe, seeing the locals going to market daily for fresh produce, meat and fish. Pam feels we should be aware of where our food comes from because of our health, environmental impact, and local economic growth. 

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March 16, 2021 - 6:30 P.M. ZOOM
"Waking Up Your Garden this Spring" Linda Whitlock
Spring is here and your gardens have had a long winter’s nap. Master Gardener and retired Consumer Horticulture Educator with MSU Extension, Linda Whitlock, will explore a variety of tasks that you can complete in your flower gardens, vegetable gardens, and lawn to help insure that they get off to the best possible start. Do not let all of your hard work go to waste, join us and your gardens will thank you for “waking them up” in the best possible way! She holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Michigan.
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​Invasive Plant Species in Michigan
The Marshall Area Garden Club, Inc. and the Marshall Area District Library  offered an on-line program on “Invasive Plant Species in Michigan” on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 7 p.m.
Fallon Januska, Coordinator of Barry, Calhoun, Kalamazoo Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (BCK CISMA) will present the program. She grew up in Muskegon and obtained a bachelor’s degree in Biology with an Aquatic Science Emphasis from Grand Valley State University. As an undergraduate she spent multiple summers working at Annis Water Resources Institute at Grand Valley. In 2016, she started with the Saginaw Bay CISMA as a member of the Strike Team and in January of 2017, she became the Coordinator of the Saginaw Bay CISMA. She started as our local CISMA Coordinator in August of 2018. She will talk about the benefits of natives vs. the detriments of invasive species and describe ways everyone can help prevent the spread of invasive plants. Fallon says, “Invasive species can teach us a lot about unintended consequences and the importance of identifying the upstream and downstream effects of our actions. Navigating through complex systems reminds us that there is still much more to know to better inform our decisions.”
 -Schedule OVERVIEW of Marshall Area Garden Club PROGRAMS for the 2019 – 2020 Year

Marshall Area Garden Club has announced its programs for the coming year.  The 2019 - 2020 monthly meetings end June 2020, with the garden tour set for July 11 and 12, 2020.  Funds raised from the tours help fund landscaping projects including the flower beds around the Fountain Circle.

A wide variety of subjects will be covered at the club's monthly meetings, held the third Tuesday of every month except December, July, and August.  All meetings will be held at the Marshall United Methodist Church.  The public is welcome to attend the club's meetings and encouraged to join.

2019 – 2020 Club Programs
 
September 17 - Tour of Bosserd Family Farm
14721 Verona Road, Marshall
6:30 p.m. - tour starts (before it gets too dark)
7:30 p.m. - meeting in the greenhouse

MAGCI member, Douglas Crane, will provide a tour of the family-owned and operated farm market and green house business which opened in 1996 by Pam and David Bosserd. Starting with the show gardens on Verona Road, to the beef barn, the flower cutting beds, the fall raspberry shrubs, the vegetable gardens, the gourd and pumpkin patch and finishing at the green house, Doug will share the history of the farm and his personal secrets for successful gardening.  Members are asked to wear comfortable shoes for walking on grassy and uneven ground and bring a lawn chair for the short business meeting.


October 15 - Know it before you Throw it
Sarah Kelly, Solid Waste and Recycling Coordinator for Calhoun County

Sarah Kelly, the Solid Waste and Recycling Coordinator for Calhoun County, has worked in the field of recycling since December 2013.  She is a member of the Southwest Michigan Solid Waste Consortium and also served two terms on the Michigan Recycling Coalition’s Board of Directors as their treasurer.  Sarah is responsible for the recycling centers located in Albion, Clarence Township, and Marshall, and she provides special collection events for appliances, electronics, household hazardous waste, polystyrene, and scrap tires.  Have you ever wondered what happens to your recycling after you drop it off or put it out at the curb?  Come learn how to “know it before you throw it” and see what you can do at home to make sure your recyclables get recycled.  Sarah will discuss current recycling issues including bag and straw bans along with all the market issues that have led communities to drop or reduce their recycling programs.           


November 19 - A Caring, Creative, Colorful Christmas - Floral Displays and Appetizer Social
Marlene Glotfelty

Just in time for the holidays, MAGCI members will showcase their interpretive designs for you to enjoy. Program chair, Marlene Glotfelty is a National Garden Club Emeritus Flower Show Judge and award winning floral designer. Members may bring an appetizer item for the buffet. Drinks and tableware will be provided. Program starts at 7 p.m. as usual.


January 21, 2020 - Raising Chickens for Eggs
Marshall Chapter FFA members and Lora Finch, Agriscience Instructor and FFA Advisor

Learn the “ins and outs” of raising chickens.  The Marshall FFA winning demo poultry team: Harrison Hautau, Sara Horton, Emma Ruedisueli and James Ruedisueli won the State award at the Wharton Center in March of 2019 and will “egg-splain” everything we need to know. They also will give us an overview of FFA today and current trends in agriscience.


February 18 - Trends in Professional Floral Arrangements
Amy Frentz  and Bev Zalewski   
   
Long time MAGCI members Amy Frentz and Bev Zalewski will present the latest trends in floral design, mechanics, and materials.  From unique foliage to specialty tools, they will demonstrate tricks of the trade.  Amy graduated from Northwood Institute with a major in Interior Design, she is the owner of The Harvester Flower Shop.  Bev has a Fine Arts degree from Western Michigan University and certification from Hixson School of Floral Design; she opened The Harvester in 2000.




April 21 - Conserving our Wetlands - CANCELED
Dr. Larry Holcomb

As a professional biologist, Dr. Larry Holcomb taught university courses and performed research in Michigan, Ohio and Nebraska. Much research was on the reproduction in wild birds in the U.S., Eniwetok Atoll and Africa. He became more involved in chemical exposure to wildlife and humans while employed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Toxic Substance Control Commission and as the owner of Holcomb Environmental Services. Throughout his life he has continued to be a tree farmer and manages varied habitats for wildlife including tall grass prairie and wetlands.