October 2018 A Publication of Michigan State University Extension - Oakland County MSU Extension 1200 N. Telegraph Road North Office Bldg. 26E Pontiac, Michigan 48341 Phone 248-858-0880 www.oakgov.com/msu. MSU Extension Lawn & Garden Hotline September 16 - April 14 8:30 a.m. - Noon Monday Only 248-858-0902 You can also call the statewide hotline at 888-678-3464, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon or visit MSU Extensions Ask an Expert Or e-mail 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)
MSU-Tollgate Evenings in the Garden Evenings in the Garden brings professionals to Tollgate to share with the public their expertise on a variety of topics. Attendees walk away with their gardening questions answered, and better understanding of how to make the plants around their home or apartment flourish. Some classes include a tour of the grounds, or a hands-on learning experience. Upcoming Evenings in the Garden October 25 Steven Nikkila "Photo Tour of World Gardens" November 8 Lisa Steinkopf - "Cultivating Your Green Thumb Indoors!" Advance registration required ($20 per session): https://www.canr.msu.edu/tollgate/events/evenings-in-thegarden : Master Gardener Society of Oakland County Upcoming Classes: October 9 - Growing Orchids November 13 - Up With Vines Master Gardener Society of Oakland County Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church 5631 North Adams Road Bloomfield Hills 48304 $5 for non-members No preregistration required Visit www.mgsoc.org There are complimentary refreshments served at the MGSOC meetings. Additionally, dinner of soup or salads may be purchased for $3.00. Meetings start at 6:30 pm.; dinner is served at 6:00 pm. Highland Garden Club Fall Speaker Series! October 8th Pollinators & Other Beneficial Insects in the Garden Logan Rowe, MSU s Pollinator Habitat Specialist, Department of Entomology, Michigan State University Highland Activity Center, 209 N. John Street Highland. Doors open at 6:30, tickets are $5.00. Refreshments and Door Prizes included. For more information contact Judy or Chantelle 248-887-3791 ext. 4
Meadow Brook Garden Club Berries, Bugs and Snags Gardening for Birds October 26, 2018 Meadow Brook Hall 350 Estate Dr. Rochester MI 48309-1904. Coffee and refreshments will be served at 9:15 a.m. with program to follow at 10:00 a.m. Rosann Kovalcik, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Grosse Pointe Woods, Master Gardener and board member of the Michigan Audubon Society will talk about creating a garden with birds in mind. Learn how native plants provide essential habitat and food for birds. See photos of many different birds that you can attract to your yard. Guests are welcome and reservations are not required. There is a $5 non-member fee. For more information, call 248-364-6210, email MBGCmembers@gmail.com or visit www.meadowbrookhall.org Metro Detroit Hosta Society Monday, October 22, 2018 7:00 p.m. "Hosta 101" -- Andy Torvinen, owner of Perennial Accents and MDHS member, will walk us through the basics in species recognition and characteristics of the genus Hosta. His presentation will offer something new to learn for everyone. First United Methodist Church 1589 West Maple Road Birmingham $3 charge for guests (can be applied toward membership) Light refreshments will be served. Oakland Conservation District 2018 Backyard Habitat Program For property owners who would like to learn from a local organization how to develop a backyard habitat for wildlife. To create the best habitat it is necessary to have knowledge of their property s soil. From this, you will then identify the plants that will enable the proper habitat for the wildlife you want in your backyard. You'll also learn to identify potentially harmful invasive plants/species. The entire course is only $75 and includes a personal consultation, comprehensive workbook, and a soil survey. You must bring a laptop or tablet to each session. Find out more or register at http://www.oaklandconservationdistrict.org/
MSU Tollgate PumpkinFest Harvest Time Fun & Learning Saturday, October 6th, and Sunday, October 7th. 11 a.m - 5 p.m. PumpkinFest is a free-admission, family-oriented event open to the public The event increases understanding of the importance of agriculture in our daily lives and includes many interactive elements to engage visitors, including: The MSU Bug House The Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum Living history reenactments Wagon rides to the U-pick pumpkin patch Free music concerts Children's Strawland Farm animals Story time Children's workshop Proceeds from parking, pumpkins, games, and food raise funds for financial aid, increasing the reach of our local educational programs. Find out more: http://www.canr.msu.edu/tollgate/events/pumpkinfest
Cranbrook Gardens (Free Admission) Tuesday, May 1,2018 - Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Open Daily, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 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 48304 For more information: https://housegardens.cranbrook.edu/explore/gardens or houseandgardens@cranbrook.edu Tollgate Gardens MSU Tollgate Educational Center 28115 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 www.tollgate.msu.edu or 248-347-3860 ext. 251 or contact Roy Prentice at prentic1@msu.edu To look at the volunteer schedule visit http://tollgate.msu.edu/volunteering/ and select the calendar..
Stage Nature Center Native Plant Garden! Join us as we continue to "Grow our Garden". All are 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 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 48098 For more information visit: http://troynaturesociety.org/get-involved/volunteer/ 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 www.duttonfarm.org or contact dmolsen5@msn.com with any questions. Meadow Brook Garden Club Meadow Brook Garden Club maintains the gardens on the estate grounds of Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester MI. 2018 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 248-364-6210 or contact MBGCmembers@gmail.com.
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 9 a.m. 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 248-364-6210 or contact MBGCmembers@gmail.com. Any questions regarding the MSU Extension Master Gardener program or requests for Certified Extension Master Gardener volunteers should be referred to Lori Imboden (imbodenl@msu.edu), 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 (http://forms.oakgov.com/88). 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 morrisc@oakgov.com 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 48824. 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.