Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc.
Member of National Garden Clubs, Inc
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.
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
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REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
CHURCH OF THE DUNES
717 Sheldon Road Grand Haven, MI 49417
All Accredited, Life, and Master Judges,
and NGC instructors must continue their
judging education by attending a
symposium every three years.
Accredited and Life Judges
must take exams. Only Master Judges audit for credit.
PRIOR TO REGISTERING
have your State Judges Chair
mail Form 18
six weeks in advance
(by June 30, 2026)
Mail to: Sue Wittick
4103 Breakwater Okemos, MI 48864
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List of MGC Flower Shows with link to National Garden Club Schedule
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)
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