Winter Newsletter Jan-Feb-March 2023
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Contact: Terry Such Editor
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Featured Club
The Garden Club of Greater Lansing
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The Garden Club of Greater Lansing was organized on Feb 9, 1931. We just celebrated our 92 years. This was a branch of the Women’s National Farm and Garden Club. On Dec 14, 1933 the club joined the Federated Garden Clubs of Michigan, becoming Club #127. The long history of this club is felt in many parts of the community.
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In the early years members of the club assisted in the development and care of the Japanese Gardens that were part of the Lansing Public Library. Another project was to assist with gardens surrounding the Fountain at Ruetter Park, the plantings at Potter Park Zoo, and Ingham County Hawk Island Park.
Currently the members maintain and oversee the Blue Star Memorial Garden in Francis Park, located along the Grand River. The other site is Scott Sunken Gardens. This garden was recently deconstructed and moved approximately 500 feet. The original garden over the years was more shade oriented. Some of the plants and flowers have been changed out as the current location is south facing and receives 8-12 hours of sun depending on the time of the summer. Both of these parks are located on Park property. We work in-conjunction with the Parks department.
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The location of the Club has changed over the years as facilities used were otherwise removed from current location or the club outgrew the space. Currently, we reside in a central part of the Lansing community. The club meets on the second Monday of the month.
Most recently we made strides to adapt to the ever-changing environment of group activities. We try to meet in the evenings during daylight times and go back to day meetings in the winter months. We are reviewing our practices for our largest fundraiser. This year we added online pre-paid sales for our Greens Market.
Over the last few years our membership has grown and waned. We still recruit and look for people that are able to help us move forward with innovativeed programs and ideas.
Over the years we have had members who were very active at the state level in judging. These members were instrumental in assisting and educating the next group of members. The knowledge in the group has grown exponentially. Currently we have members who are involved in many areas that are connected to gardens, flowers, environment, birds, bees and other interests. Submitted by Joan Lenhard.
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Brighton MI Garden Club
"Landscaping for Birds"
Speaker Laurel Zoet from Wild Birds Unlimited
March 9, 2023
Meeting starts at 10:30 am
Speaker 12:00-1:00 pm
Brighton Community Center
555 Brighton St. … See more
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Hartland Garden Club Shares
The spark between a bee and a flower is amazing. But have you ever wondered why?
Click video below to watch
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Looking Glass Garden Club Shares
Hope you have at least one of these in your yard to help them survive.
See full post click here
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Marshall Area Garden Club
Marshall Area Garden Club, Inc. Celebrates 35 Years The City of Marshall, Michigan recognized the Marshall Area Garden Club. Inc. with a proclamation honoring the club’s 35 years of service to the community. The proclamation was signed by the mayor and delivered by the city manager at the September 20th club meeting. Cake and punch was served and our founding members were recognized, especially, Janet Schoenmeyer, the first president and founding organizer.
Marshall City Manager, Derek Perry awards Janet Schoenmeyer, MAGCI’s first president, a proclamation honoring the club’s 35 years of service to the community. Article submitted by Karla Love, MAGCI publicity. To view our Garden Projects click here
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Mason Sycamore Creek Garden Club
Spring is coming !! The Mason Sycamore Creek Garden Club is excited to share the news of our annual Geranium Sale now through Saturday, April 1st.
The Club offers 11" Hanging Baskets, 3 gallon Bush Pots and 4-1/2" Seed Geraniums for purchase. Also available are 12" Herb Bowls and 10" Succulent Planters. These plantings are supplied to us by Weesies Bros. Garden Centers & Landscaping of Montague MI and they never disappoint. You won’t find these prices and quality in any store! Hint: These plants make awesome Mother's Day gifts. More info click here
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Join a D2B Interest Group!
Belonging to District 2B offers the opportunity to participate in any of our Special Interest Groups. These include Quilting, Photography, Youth Programs, Crafting and Floral Design. Other topics see more...
2B Crafters - Contact Deb Plichta, 517-242-6076
2B Designers - Contact Kathi Dominguez, 517-927-4665
2B Photographers - Contact Melinda Pope, melindappe56@me.com
2B Quilters - Contact Linda Mogyoros, 517-712-2622
2B Youth Gardeners - Currently inactive contact Carol Granger if interested in leading
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D2B Crafters
Meets at Okemos Library ,4321 Okemos Rd
If you are interested in participating please contact Deb Plichta at debplichta@gmail.com or call
517-242-6076 See our past projects here
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D2B Designers
meets four times a year, October, February, April and July
Unless otherwise specified, 2B Designers meetings will be held in the Meridian Township Fire Department community room, 5000 Okemos Road, Okemos. Join the mailing list contact Kathi Dominguez at 517-927-4665.
See our past projects here
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D2B Photographers
Meeting time is 1:30 pm, the third Tuesday of each month at the Okemos Library, 4321 Okemos Road.
We come to this group with shared interests in photography, creativity, and the love of nature. Let’s have fun! Contact Melinda Pope at melindappe56@me.com See our past and upcoming events here
March 21 - Pet Photography, Diane Sanderson
April 18 - Reflections
May 16 - Skill Building/Photo Forum
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D2B Quilters Circle
Meets second Thursday of the month at the Fire Station at the corner of Okemos Road and Central Park Place. Come join us for fun. Any Questions? Call Linda Mogyoros, 517-712-2622
See what we've been up to here!
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An Opportunity to Work with 4-H Youth | |
Contact either of these following offices, if you would like to learn more about how your club can collaborate with Michigan 4-H. | |
Fun Websites Click to visit | |
Featured Native Plant for March By Linda O'Shaughnessy | |
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MGC
Thru The Garden Gate Winter 2023
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Wildflower Association of Michigan
Our mission is to encourage the preservation and restoration of Michigan's native plants and native plant communities . You can become a member here.
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We are rebuilding our Facebook presence for District 2B. We are starting with a page that all clubs are invited to post your activity too. Please click below and like the page as a club and individually. Thanks! Like us here.
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District Resources
Steering Committee 2022-2023
We look forward to working together to help make the most of your Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc. membership.
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Carol Grainger, District Director, district2b@migardenclubs.org
Ronnie Polad, District Treasurer, rpolad@gmail.com, 517-896-4442
Jolanta Piecuch, Awards/Grants/Scholarships, jolantapiecuch@yahoo.com, 517-655-9869
Margaret (Ann) Schoals, Events/Member Services, bathien@frontier.com, 517-281-1101
Nita Campbell, Website, nitacprn@comcast.net
Lynn O'Shaughnessy, Facebook, freespirit@pleurothallids.com
Terry Such, Newsletter, terry.such@gmail.com
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MGC Friday Morning Member Meetings
Library of Recorded Content
- Go to MGC website -www.michigangardenclubs.org
- Sign in username: “member” and password “mgcgrow”
- It is under Morning Member Meetings -drop down menu
- Select Monday/Friday Morning Meeting Folder
- Select and open 2022 Meetings Folder
- Select and open 1-21-2022 Fill In The Blanks Folder
- Open: Recording: GMT20220121-150213_Recording
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MGC Member Meeting
10-11 AM Zoom
All members of garden clubs in District 2B are welcome to the Friday Morning Member Meetings. These meetings cover a broad range of topics and are held on Zoom the First and Third Fridays of every month. The meetings start at 10:00. Go to the Michigan Garden Club website Member Area to attend.
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Regional and National Resources
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Please note the website address change for Central Region
The new CR website address is: ngccentralregion.com
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NGC Schools
Gardening School is a series of courses designed and accredited by National Garden Clubs to stimulate interest and understanding in the growth of plant material. The series consists of four two-day courses offered approximately six months apart that can be taken in any order. Each course inc.. read more
Helping members become accomplished environmental consultants. Helping others engage in environmental education. CLICK TO FIND A SPECIFIC COURSE
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Get on the map!
THE MAP is an interactive community-based visual that will show each person’s contribution to planting native by State, County and Zip Code. Click here to get on the map to add your garden.
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