Landscape Design School Course 2 Series 24 – October 8 & 9, 2026
In-person Thursday & Friday October 8 & 9, 2026 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM The Boardman River Nature Center 1450 Cass Rd. Traverse City, Michigan 48685
Read More for the Brochure with details of the course.
Gardening School Course 4 – September 18 & 19, 2026
Course 4 Series #21
Outdoor Identification of Plants
Plant Classification and Nomenclature
Specialized Styles of Gardening
Invasive Bugs and Worms
Pruning Techniques
Techniques for Growing Woody Ornamentals
Harbert Community Church
6444 Harbert Road Sawyer, Michigan
To Read the Brochure and register for the class click the “Read More” Button.
MGC Flower Shows in 2026
List of MGC Flower Shows with link to National Garden Club Schedule
NGC 2026 Central Region Virtual Fall Festival
Monday, October 5:
Executive Committee Meeting
Joseph Tychonievich “Great Garden Design for Bad Garden Designers”
David Lowenstein “Bugging out: What’s that crawling on my plant?”
Tuesday, October 6:
General Membership Meeting
Heidi Grasman “Growing Into 2027: New Plants You Won’t Want to Miss”
Joannee DeBruhl “Shoots and Microgreens”
Joe Summers “Frog Approved Water Gardens”
Elizabeth Lumbert “Discover Dow Gardens and its Legacy of Beauty” (special virtual PowerPoint tour of Dow Gardens)
**Organize a Watch Party for added fun with friends**
(individual registration required)
Thru the Garden Gate Summer 2026
Thru the Garden Gate is published quarterly with content from clubs from around the state of Michigan on upcoming events as well as news from our Central region and NGC National Garden Clubs.
Gardening With Purpose
Millions of pounds of fresh food are wasted each year, while at the same time many are experiencing food insecurity and lack access to nutritious produce. This gap between surplus and need presents a powerful opportunity. Gardeners are uniquely positioned to help close this gap.
Going Green: Recycling for a Better Tomorrow!
NGC Conservation Pledge: “I pledge to protect and conserve the natural resources of the planet earth and promise to promote education so we may become caretakers of our air, water, forest, land and wildlife”