5071 Market Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Upcoming Regional Gardening Events
Plant Sales and Tours to Support Non-Profit Organizations
As a gardener, I'm always interested in seeing how others design and plant their gardens. It is inspiring to see the many wonderful flower and plant ideas gardeners have for small, large and unique gardens. I thought you might like to know of a few regional gardening events in our area.
Friday, June 27, from 10 am to 2 pm, Car Load Plant Sale in the Leila Arboretum Greenhouse. Fill a 5' by 5' square with plants for just $50. The sale includes annuals, sun and shade perennials, groundcovers and native plants. Location: 103 Limit Street, Battle Creek, MI. All sales support the Arboretum.
Saturday, June 28, (10am to 4pm) and Sunday, June 29, (10am to 4pm) 16th ANNUAL BATTLE CREEK GARDEN TOUR – Leila Arboretum Society Fundraiser 2008.
Eight gardens are on display including the Children's Garden, each distinctive and reflective of the personality of each family who has opened their special space to the public for this two-day tour. Ticket Costs: $8 in advance or $10 the day of the Garden Tour. Tickets can be purchased at: the Leila Arboretum office, BC Farm Bureau, Springfield Landscape, Greensmith Florist, Central Florist, Capital Florist, Godfey Jewelers, Lakeview Card & Gift, The Art Center, and Serendipity in Marshall.
Saturday, June 28
Paw Paw - Garden Walk
Carnegie Garden Club, Paw Paw, Garden Walk "Splendor in the Garden, 10:00am - 4:00pm. Tickets $10.00. Contact Gail Karr (269)-657-6733
Saturday, July 12
Hastings - Garden Tour
Thornapple Garden Club Hastings Garden Tour and Garden Thyme Market
Six beautiful home gardens and Garden Thyme Market – 9AM to 5PM - Tickets in advance $6 at a_day_in_the_garden@yahoo.com. Tickets day of $8 at Garden Thyme Market/Garden club Booth on Barry County Courthouse lawn downtown Hastings at 220 West State Street. Further information contact Karen Culver (269)-948-3091.
Saturday, July 12
South Haven - Garden Walk
South Haven Garden Club - Garden Walk - Saturday July 12th - 11:00am to 4:00pm. Six beautiful gardens to tour. Then enjoy refreshments served in the garden of Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum and shop the Garden Boutique. $10 per person. For information call - (269) 637-2478.
Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13
Marshall Garden Tour
18th Annual Welcome to My Garden Tour – 10am to 4pm (rain or shine) – Six area gardens will be featured and a Garden Market will be held both days. $8 per person, $2 children under 12. Contact: Lois at (269) 781-5434 or Dianne at (269) 781-5177.
Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20 - Allegan Garden Tour. Contact Valerie at (269) 673-2205.
The Kalamazoo County Master Gardener Helpline is up and running – call (269) 384-8056 with your gardening questions. The Master Gardener Booth will be at the Kalamazoo, Bank Street Farmers' Market throughout the summer and they are happy to answer questions there also.
REMINDER: July 3 is the deadline to enter the BestWay Best in Bloom Contest. Visit www.bestway-disposal.com/BIB for more information and to complete an entry form.
5071 Market Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 (269)-388-2266