Garden Hotline & Diagnostic Services. June A Publication of Michigan State University Extension - Oakland County

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1 June 2018 A Publication of Michigan State University Extension - Oakland County MSU Extension 1200 N. Telegraph Road North Office Bldg. 26E Pontiac, Michigan Phone Garden Hotline & Diagnostic Services April - September 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday Friday calls should go to the statewide hotline at 888-MSUE-4MI ( ) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Or gardenhotline@oakgov.com with your questions. Samples of plant and insect/pest problems can be submitted for identification and management recommendations. Samples can be mailed or brought in directly during our regular office hours. Avoid mailing samples on Fridays. Diagnostic fee is $5.00 per visit. (Cash, check or credit card accepted)

2 MSU-Tollgate Evenings in the Garden Registration is open for the latest "Evenings in the Garden" classes at MSU Tollgate Farm These classes are for gardeners of all levels. Regional experts will be here in the Conference Center to help us solve problems in the garden and appreciate our world outside. June 14 Mary Gerstenberger Water: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Advance registration is required, and space is limited. The cost of each class is just $20, and supports further adult education programming at MSU Tollgate. To find more information and to register, visit: MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center Meadowbrook Rd, Novi, MI Four Season Organic Farming in Michigan June 12, :30 p.m. Lisa Jaroch will share her story of farming according to "USDA Organic Standards" year round using high tunnels for season extension. You will get a colorful glympse into her past, present challenges and future dreams. She will enlighten you to current farming practices being used on the farm and the health benefits it provides to the community. $5 for guests No preregistration required Visit Master Gardener Society Oakland County Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church 5631 North Adams Road Bloomfield Hills Climate Change, Weather Safety & Effects for the Southeast Michigan Gardener July 10, :30 p.m. Richard Pollman, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist for Southeast Michigan at the National Weather Service, will define climate change and then downscale those changes to how they will affect Michigan and specifically gardeners. He will discuss weather safety and weather information resources and environmental clues for individuals to stay safe from Michigan hazardous weather. MGSOC Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church 5631 North Adams Road Bloomfield Hills $5 for guests No preregistration required Visit

3 Pollinator Macomb Community College Speakers: Kylee Baumle Monarchs and Why They Matter Learn about the monarch, their life cycle, migration, and special problems they are encountering. Cheryl English Pollinator Preservation Strategies for the Home Garden: Native Plants and Their Unique Relationships with Beneficial Insects Want to help out our native pollinators and other beneficial insects? Through plant selection, garden design and maintenance protocols, you can provide a haven not only for our beautiful butterflies and moths but also other critical beneficial species from bees to beetles. Pam Gors Birds as Pollinators We've all heard about bees and butterflies as pollinators but what about birds? Karen Burke The Ins and Outs of Becoming a Beekeeper What do you need to know before becoming a beekeeper? Jean Persely The Certifiable Gardener So often our neighbors, friends and family may not understand what we are doing. They may perceive our lovely gardens as messy or unkempt. How do we convey to them what we are doing? Macomb Community College University Center, UC Garfield Rd Clinton Township, MI Tickets: $65 (Ticket includes light breakfast & lunch) For more information ( ) To purchase tickets ( )

4 MSU Bee-Palooza June 24, 2018 MSU will host its annual Bee Palooza at the MSU Horticulture Demonstration Gardens on the MSU Campus in East Lansing. This is a free event for the entire family that will include exhibits on bees, plants and pollinators. The bumble bee exhibit will include a live observation colony. At the honey bee observation hive, Michigan bee keepers will be on hand to talk about what it takes to keep honey bees. Information will be available for planting gardens to support pollinators and how to build a native bee hotel. There will be even more exhibits and fun activities for kids and adults, including face painting. Location: MSU Horticulture Gardens, 1066 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI Ortonville/Goodrich Garden Walk & Marketplace Saturday, July 28, am to 4 pm 729 Granger Ortonville Marketplace (open to public) 10 am to 4 pm. - Annuals, perennials, succulents, plants - Local artist vendors - Used garden art and décor - Used garden tools and books Garden Walk - 5 unique private gardens Pre-sale for Garden Walk starts July 1. Tickets $10 Available at these Goodrich Merchants: Johnnie's Daughter John's Pizzeria & Bar Lucy's Pet Store Brown's Do It Center LeFleur Décor (in Hadley, MI) 44th Annual Troy Garden Walk "Invitation to the Gardens" Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Troy Historic Village 60 W. Wattles Road Troy,MI View 7 private gardens at 6 venues from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. & 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Enjoy activities at Troy Historic Village from 9am-6pm including an arts & crafts boutique, fabulous finds sale, plant sale and student art competition Advanced tickets $10, (Day of event tickets $15 available at Historic Village Only)

5 Advance ticket sales at Auburn Oaks Garden Center, Telly's Greenhouse, Uncle Lukes, Troy Historic Village and also at English Gardens, Royal Oak on Saturday June 23rd & July 7th from 9am-1pm Milford Garden Walk and Market Place Sale Friday, June 15, :30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The Milford Garden Club presents its 23rd Annual Garden Walk and Market Place Sale on Friday, June 15, 2018 and Saturday, June 16, Rain or Shine. Featured on this year s walk will be many unique and diverse residential gardens in Milford and the nearby surrounding areas. Advance tickets may be purchased by mail for $12.00 each beginning in May, by visiting the Milford Garden Club website and completing the mail order form. Tickets may also be purchased in advance for $10.00 by visiting one of the following Milford locations: Clothing Cove, Acorn Farms, Blossoms on Main, Milford Gardens on S. Milford Road, or The Pond Place in Highland. The day of the walk, they will only be available at Central Park. Proceeds will benefit scholarships to local high school seniors. 18th Annual Rochester Garden Walk Thursday, June 21, a.m. to 5 p.m. Garden walk participants will have access to five unique private gardens and two public gardens. Advance vouchers will be available from May 21 through noon on June 20 from Bordine s Nursery or Lytle Pharmacy, or from the museum website, rochesterhills.org/musprograms. Cost is $12 in advance or $16 on the day of the event. Beginning June 18, tickets can be purchased at the Rochester Hills Museum, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills 48306, from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Ticket purchase and voucher exchange are available on June 21. For more information, visit RochesterGardenClub.org

6 2018 Fenton Summer Garden Tour Sunday, July 15, a.m. - 5 p.m. Seven beautiful gardens in Fenton and the surrounding area will be featured in this years tour, reflecting the unique style of the gardener from rolling wooded acres to cozy backyards, each garden is a work of art. Both gardeners and nature lovers alike will enjoy spending the day strolling through these lovely creations, absorbing their beauty and taking away an idea or two. Advance sale tickets for $8 (children 12 & under FREE) are available from all Open Gate Garden Club members and at these fine merchants: Bordine Nursery, Grand Blanc Gerych s Distinctive Flowers and Gifts, Fenton Heavenly Scent Herb Farm, Fenton Holly Township Library, Holly Sweet Variations, Fenton Weed Lady, Grand Blanc On Tour Day, July 15th, tickets may be purchased for $10 each at the A.J. Phillips Fenton Museum, 310 S. Leroy St, Fenton. Proceeds support the Open Gate Garden Club speaker series and generous donations to community projects. For additional information about the tour and the Open Gate Garden Club, visit Northville Garden Walk July 11, :00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Centered in Northville s historic 19th century Mill Race Village the Northville Garden Walk is celebrating 25 years of fabulous gardens. Meander through six beautiful, private gardens that will inspire and delight you. Afterwards, stop at the Historic Mill Race Village with live music on the green and complimentary homemade cookies and beverages. You can visit with area vendors who will tempt you with plants and gardening treasures. Bring your lunch or visit one of Victorian Northville's many delicious restaurants, coffee shops or pubs. Proceeds from this fund raising event support local and national organizations, civic beautification and scholarships that promote environmental and horticultural causes. Tickets are $12.00 and will be available after June 11th at Gardenviews Garden Gallery 117 E. Main St, Northville, or $15.00 on the day of the walk at the gate of the Mill Race Village Griswold Ave, Northville If you have questions, please call (734)

7 Stage Nature Center s Plant Sale Saturday, June 2, a.m. 2 p.m. The sale will promote and support the work done at the demonstration garden while encouraging visitors to start their own native plantings. Native plants & grasses, trees and shrubs will be available for purchase. Stage Nature Center 6685 Coolidge Highway Troy, MI More info visit Cranbrook Gardens (Free Admission) Tuesday, May 1, Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Open Daily, 9:00am - 5:00pm Stroll through the Sunken Garden, discover a garden folly on The Mountain, and take a moment to unwind by the Reflecting Pool. Enjoy all 40 acres of Cranbrook Gardens - featuring extensive plantings, fountains, statuary, lakes and streams - as they evolve from spring through fall! Cranbrook Gardens admission is free in 2018 courtesy of presenting sponsor, PNC Bank, and sponsors, All Seasons Independent Living, fleurdetroit, and Roberts Restaurant Group. Paid admission is required for Cranbrook House tours and special events. Donations are always appreciated and help support the preservation and beautification of the historic estate. Cranbrook House & Gardens 380 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Hills For more information: or houseandgardens@cranbrook.edu Meadow Brook Garden Club offers horticultural tours of the gardens surrounding Meadow Brook Hall to other garden clubs. During the months of June, July and August, when the gardens are at their peak, a trained, knowledgeable docent will guide your club through the gardens and provide details about the plantings, design and maintenance. Many of the Meadow Brook Hall gardens feature some of the newest annuals, perennials and shrubs that are offered by Proven Winners. To request a brochure with further details, or to schedule a tour, please send an to MBGCmembers@gmail.com or call Meadow Brook Hall is located at 350 Estate Dr., Rochester, MI.

8 Tollgate Gardens MSU Tollgate Educational Center Meadowbrook Rd. Novi, MI Are you a Master Gardener or a home gardener who wants to expand your experiences and knowledge? MSU Tollgate Gardens are the perfect place for you. Here is the opportunity to continue your education by working side by side with seasoned gardeners. These smart and welcoming people are always happy to share their knowledge. Being a Tollgate volunteer has many advantages: participating in monthly programs with speakers, sharing your gardening experiences and making new friends. Garden workdays are every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until noon with a hot dog and potato salad lunch provided after the workday. Tollgate is a 160 acre "Oasis" located in the heart of Novi at the corner of Meadowbrook & 12 Mile Roads. Just look for the long white fence. More information is available at or ext. 251 or contact Roy Prentice at prentic1@msu.edu To look at the volunteer schedule visit and select the calendar. Meadow Brook Garden Club Invites Gardeners Meadow Brook Garden Club maintains the gardens on the estate grounds of Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester MI gardening days are every Tuesday morning April 10 through October 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 Noon. All who are interested in gardening are invited to join in helping to maintain these beautiful gardens, designated as a Proven Winners Signature Garden. Master Gardeners and candidates will earn volunteer hours toward your Master Gardener required hours. Bring hand tools (pruners, trowel, cultivator) and any other gardening items that you normally use. Come and join us and meet fellow gardening enthusiasts. Experience is not required. For further information, call or contact MBGCmembers@gmail.com.

9 Meadow Brook Naturalists Meadow Brook Naturalists, are a Meadow Brook Hall volunteer group dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the woodland areas around Meadow Brook Hall, The Naturalists are looking for volunteers to help restore the woodlands around the hall by removing invasive plants and planting native trees, shrubs and perennials. Workdays are usually on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 9am til noon. Meet by the garage in the courtyard. Please dress appropriately as we will be working in natural woodland/wetland areas that could have thorns or poison ivy. Close toed shoes/boots are necessary. Tools will be provided. Meadow Brook Naturalists Meadow Brook Hall 350 Estate Dr., Rochester MI For more information, call or contact MBGCmembers@gmail.com.. Stage Nature Center Native Plant Garden! Join us as we continue to "Grow our Garden". All welcome to join the Stage Nature Center's Native Garden Team We have a variety of tasks to choose from with flexible work schedule: Bed Preparation Plantings Watering & Weeding Plant Identification Wildlife Photography Pollinator and Bird Housing Creating Informational Materials Volunteer for our 1st Annual Native Plant on Saturday, June 2 For more details on any of the above please feel free to contact us at jawang1@comcast.net Stage Nature Center 6685 Coolidge Hwy Troy MI For more information visit Dutton Farm is a nonprofit job training farm that supports the special needs community. They firmly believe that every person has the right to equal opportunities, meaningful work, and a right to make their own decisions. They are committed to advocating and assisting individuals with unique abilities. Please visit duttonfarm.org or contact dmolsen5@msn.com with any questions.

10 Last minute additions! Fall 2018 Master Gardener Volunteer Training Course Wednesdays, 5:30 9:30 pm August 22 December 12 Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center 2100 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Information regarding qualifications and to register. Job Opportunity: Oakland County Lawn & Garden Hotline Do you like talking to the public and solving tricky lawn and garden problems with science-based solutions? You may be interested in a part-time, seasonal position supporting the local Lawn and Garden Hotline by answering public inquiries made via and phone, and will assist the public at the Oakland County MSUE horticulture diagnostic counter. Under general supervision, this position works under the instruction of the MSUE Extension Educator designated for Oakland County Agriculture and Agribusiness Institute (AABI) researching and providing the public with information and educational material regarding science-based horticulture practices to manage the home environment (lawns, gardens, landscapes, and ornamentals.) Also, you will assist with the interpretation of soil test results and determines nutrient recommendations and will direct inquiries to appropriate entities for special diagnosis where required. For more information or to apply, follow the link below to the Oakland County Careers website.

11 Any questions regarding the MSU Extension Master Gardener program or requests for Certified Extension Master Gardener volunteers should be referred to Lori Imboden MSU Extension Consumer Horticulture Educator for Oakland County. Certified EMGs seeking approved volunteer opportunities should refer to the Volunteer Opportunities List on the Volunteer Management System (VMS). Other requests, (educational opportunities, plant sales and other events) that are for both gardeners and the general public, should go through our online form ( Deadline for submissions is the 15th of the month. The form should be accessible by not only computers but most mobile devices as well. If you have any questions or need help please contact Cathy Morris at MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Jeffrey W. Dwyer, Interim Director, MSU Extension, East Lansing, MI This information is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned. The name "4-H" and the emblem consisting of a fourleaf clover with stem and the "H" on each leaflet are protected under Title 18 U.S.C. 707.