Club Calendar

Cups of Cheer Workshop

Flower arrangements for Saline Evangelical Home

Regular Meeting

Spring Container Gardening — English Gardens

Regular Meeting

Garden Design 201 — Jan Coppola Bills (Two Women and a Hoe)

Regular Meeting

Move Better, Garden Smarter — Austin Lamb (Lamb Fitness)

Annual Plant Sale

Annual perennial plant sale. All are welcome!

Potluck & Installation 6 PM

MGC Annual Conference & Flower Show

June 7–8, 2026

West Side Art Hop

Ann Arbor's Quirkiest Art Fair! A cross between and garden walk and an art fair, Art Hop sprouts up on Ann Arbor's lovely west side neighborhood every June. June the club as we wander around the west side admiring gardens and art!

Oudolf Gardens on Belle Isle Outing

Summer Potluck

Bring a dish and a lawn chair and enjoy reconnecting and gossiping about our gardens.

Hidden Lake Gardens and Art Exhibit Outing

Join us as we wander the gardens and view the art exhibit. CompARTments invites visitors to discover how ordinary materials gain new meaning when placed in the hands of artists who see potential in the overlooked and beauty in the unexpected. Learn more on our Art Exhibitions page.

Summer Ice Cream Social

Come and share a bowl of ice cream and discuss what's happening with each others' lives and gardens.

Regular Meeting & Program: Seeds to Community

An introduction to our local Seeds to Community organization that offers seasonal workshops on seed collection, stratification, and cultivation techniques that foster practical planting experience and deeper understanding of our local biodiversity.

Regular Meeting and Program: Autumn Jewels, The Science Behind the Scenery

Living here in the Eastern United States, we look forward to the fall if only for the jewel-like displays of autumn foliage. Although we’ve known for a while "How" woody plants change color, we’ve not been as certain as to the “Why” of it. Learn about the chemical and biological processes that go into our annual fall fashion show and get a glimpse of the beauties of our own native species as they go through their annual transformation.

Regular Meeting and Workshop: Forcing an Early Spring

Want to give yourself the gift of a garden pick-me-up in the dead of winter? A pop of color, spring fragrance, and a little reminder of what’s to come once the snow melts? Curious beginners can easily do this with just some space in your refrigerator’s crisper drawer and a little planning. This talk will help you learn about the magic of spring bulbs, identify the varieties that tolerate forcing the best, give you some guidance on cold temperature requirements as well as tips to keep it all as simple and easy as possible. We won’t just talk about it, for those who want to participate, we’ll get to play in the dirt together and maybe even get some dirt under our nails in this session as we pot up a planter to take home and chill.

Holiday Party and Potluck

Members: See Members' Only Section for Details

Regular Meeting and Workshop: Cups of Cheer Arrangments

Members will share some floral design basics and tips to the club, as we each design arrangements to be delivered to residents of the Saline Evangelical Home

Regular Meeting and Program: Perennial Pairings from Spring through Fall

Want a garden that looks beautiful from spring through fall? Join us to learn how to thoughtfully combine perennials for continuous blooms and lasting color all season long. Whether you’re starting a new bed or refreshing an existing one, you’ll leave with practical tips and plant suggestions to create a garden that never skips a season. Perfect for gardeners of all experience levels!

Regular Meeting and Program: Seed Saving and Plant Propagation

An introduction to seed collection and propagation. This presentation will examine what the full process entails from seed to plant. We will discuss seed collection and cleaning practices, useful tools, sowing, and finally the propagation process. The presentation will center on native plants, but the theory and practice can be applied across the garden. This presentation is intended for the seed collection and propagation beginner; no prior knowledge is needed

Regular Meeting and Program: Preparing Your Back Yard for a Summer Full of Birds

Join Toledo Zoo staff to discuss best practices for preparing your backyard for spring bird watching. Learn about which bird feeders attract your backyard birds, recommended native plants to enhance your landscaping and what else can be done to support your bird-friendly garden

End of Year Potluck and Installation of Officers