Kalamazoo Master Gardener Association

04/07/2026

On Thursday, April 30th, at 6:30pm, the Michigan Master Gardener Assn. will be hosting a talk on Michigan native trees and shrubs with MSUE Consumer Horticulture Educator, Deanna Hedlund. It's free. The Zoom link is

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04/06/2026

Free online recordings from the Wilding Gardens' 2026 Conference are available here:

RECORDINGS Recordings of the talks from the 2026 Conference are available below. Thank you to our speakers for making this possible – please feel free to share these online, and please do credit Wilding Gardens and the speakers when you do so. GARDENING FOR THE PLANET With talks by Craig Bennett a...

03/24/2026

Have you seen our updated Michigan Garden Calendar? This is a terrific reference for gardeners across the state. (Full calendar at the link)
https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/garden_planning_calendar

03/24/2026

Every year folks ask "When should I cut back dead stems?" This resource from NC State is a good starting point. TLDR; now is a good time to cut last year's growth to 12-24 inches tall. Don't remove stems that grew in 2024 as they may have bees nesting in them.
https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/garden-cleanup-for-pollinators-trim-perennial-stems-in-their-first-winter

Illustration by Christina Spence Morgan CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

03/24/2026

Happy first day of Spring!!

03/24/2026

03/24/2026

By Anna Ironside Carolyn Miller is a botanical technologist at Michigan State University’s W.J. Beal Botanical Garden, as well as a master’s student. Her work has made her a driving force behind restoration projects on campus and beyond. From invasive species removal days to a growing movement t...

03/24/2026

Registration is open for the Smart Gardening Conference! A full day of learning with fellow gardeners. This year, we're leaning towards native plants, but there is something for every gardener.

https://events.anr.msu.edu/2026SESGConference/

03/24/2026

Kent County once had roughly 11 Lyme disease cases a year. In 2025, that figure surpassed 200. Experts say ticks are to blame — and the risk isn't going away. Here's what residents need to know -> https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/kent-county-lyme-disease-cases-surge-1800-as-ticks-spread-across-michigan/69-6b5c1f4d-9d72-4945-af40-ced49e7b8841?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_13_On_Your_Side

03/24/2026

We're hiring a few Gardeners. Have a look at the job descriptions and learn how to apply at https://www.kalamazooinbloom.org/employment
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11/23/2025

A sincere thank you to Scott Stokes for an inspiring program on decor for the winter holidays, bringing the beauty of our outdoor gardens indoors!