ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN
Michigan Garden Clubs, District III,
Chapter 114
National Garden Clubs, Central Region
Calendar
If you are not a member and wish to attend a meeting, and it's at a public place, please just come. If it's not at a public place, please email via the Contact Us above for further information. We welcome guests at most meetings.
Wednesday, March 25
Refreshments at 12:15 p.m.
Business Meeting 12:30 p.m.
Speaker 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Villwock's Outdoor Living
8008 M-139
Berrien Springs, Michigan
Seed Starting and Succulents
Succulents, like gardeners, come in so many colors and sizes. Depending only on your love, these delightful oddities’ ability to survive neglect is impressive. Karen Doty will tell us about the succulent varieties for sale at Villwock’s and how to care for them. Mike Villwock will show us how to start seeds in their greenhouse.
Note that this meeting is the third Wednesday of the month.
Wednesday, April 15
Business Meeting 12:30 p.m.
Speaker 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Fernwood Botanical Garden
13988 Range Line Rd.
Niles, Michigan
Favorite Tools & Wildflower Walk
A panel of three garden club members: Mark, Deb &
Marcy will discuss their favorite garden tools: how to
use and care for them and keep them sharp. Bring your
friends, a tool you love and share your experiences!
We will take a walk to see native spring wildflowers,
daffodils and other emerging spring plants in the
gardens, and then explore a new stumpery garden
designed by Daniel Hinkley that includes ferns and
mushrooms that highlight the role of decomposition in
forest regeneration. Meet in the Chase Classroom.
Saturday, May 16
10:00 - 12:00 Noon
Drop offs:
Friday, May 15
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
or
Saturday, May 16
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Location:
Catholic Community Center
Parking Lot
631 Pearl Street
Benton Harbor, Michigan
Plant It Forward
26th Annual Plant Giveaway
Since 2001, Plant It Forward sows seeds of kindness as we beautify our community by giving plants to gardeners in Benton Harbor. Members of the Shoreline, Four Flags and Highcliffe garden clubs join us in sharing annual flowers, perennial plants, vegetables, shrubs and houseplants. Many plants are dug from our own gardens, while others are purchased with donations. Along with distributing tools, dirt and containers we provide advice to about a hundred gardeners annually.
Label each donated plant with its common name and whether it prefers growing in sun or shade. Additional descriptions appreciated also!
All members should plan to donate money (in advance) and / or plants and / or volunteer.
Wear your IHGC apron if available, sun hat, comfortable shoes, and bring a wagon!
Wednesday, May 20
Refreshments at 12:00 p.m.
Business Meeting and Auction 12:15 p.m.
Speaker 12:45 p.m.
Location:
Sarett Nature Center
2300 North Benton Center Road
Benton Harbor, Michigan
Sarett's Turtles & Mayflower Walk
Director Nate Fuller will tell us about how they are
using new technology to study state-threatened
eastern box turtles. They are learning about what
turtles need and how they signal the health of their environment. Afterwards, he will guide us on a trail walk to see what we find among blooming mayflowers. Please bring guests to this exciting talk, and plan to pay $5 for guests.
*Please bring a special potted plant, planter or item to auction as a fundraiser. Nate Fuller will be our auctioneer.
* Note the early start time.
Wednesday, June 17
Refreshments 12:15 p.m.
Business Meeting 12:30 p.m.
Speaker 1 p.m.
Location:
at Melissa S's
Landscaping for Shade Gardens
Two Creative Landscaping and Design team members will share design strategies and plants that are used in shade gardening. We can look at shade gardens around the property including a tiered retaining wall with curving stairs built by Creative Landscaping 10 years ago. Creative Landscaping and Design celebrates their 50th anniversary this year!
Please bring your friends and a chair
Wednesday, July 15
Two Member Gardens 11:30 a.m.
Luncheon at 12:15 p.m.
Business Meeting 1:00 p.m.
Location:
at Bev S's
Garden Stroll & Summer Luncheon
Join us as we wander among two members gardens. Park at Bev S’s and drop off your food. Then stroll to Carol A’s veggie garden - a great example of gardening to share. Head back to Bev’s to enjoy our summer luncheon in her lovely backyard.
*Please Note the Early Start Time *
Wednesday, August 19
Refreshments at 12:15 p.m.
Business Meeting 12:30 p.m.
Speaker 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Stonehouse Nursery
9319 Lauer Road
Berrien Springs, Michigan
Perennial & Native Plants Nursery Tour
Patty Steinhauser and new owner Amy Ryan will take us on a tour of their nursery where they grow a unique collection of perennials including native species and nativars in an environmentally responsible process. They grow high-quality perennial plugs and finished plants for wholesalers.
Please bring your friends and a chair
Wednesday, September 16
Refreshments at 12:15 p.m.
Business Meeting 12:30 p.m.
Speaker 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Life Blooms Farm
9099 US Hwy 31
Berrien Springs, Michigan
How a Dahlia Farm Feeds the Soil & its Gardeners
We will take a tour of the Life Blooms Dahlia farm with Dr. Lois Lello-Burns. She will share with us how to prepare the soil for abundant blooms and tell us about how her garden was designed to benefit mind, body and soul.
Park at the edge of the Auto Zone parking lot
and walk towards the greenhouse and dahlia farm between the plaza and Neighbor to Neighbor stores.
Please bring your friends and a chair
Wednesday, October 21
Business Meeting 10 a.m.
Cooking 10:30 a.m.
Location:
Corewell Health Center for Wellness 133 W. Main Street
Benton Harbor, MI
Let's Cook a Healthy Harvest Lunch
Chef Cam Sheppard will show us how to work together to cook a healthy harvest lunch using vegetables from our gardens and local farms. Sign up to bring ingredients from your home or local farms in September. We will prepare soup, salad, crackers, chicken sausage and apple roses for dessert. Gluten free and vegetarian alternates are included.
* Note early start time *
Please bring a cooking apron for you and a friend
Don't forget to pay 2027 dues of $25
(A $10 late fee assessed after 12/31)
Wednesday, November 18
Annual Business Meeting 12:15 p.m.
Refreshments at 12:30 p.m.
Speaker 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Lincoln Township Public Library
2099 West John Beers Road
Stevensville, Michigan
Restoring Habitats for Native Plants & Their Pollinators
Dan Engel is the stewardship manager for Chikaming Open Lands, which owns and manages 27 nature preserves & 14 trails in SW Michigan. He will tell us about how restoring natural habitats by planting native grasses and wildflowers are influencing the number of pollinators they are counting over time.
This as a public meeting, please bring guests.
12:15 PM - Annual Meeting: Election of 2027 Officers
We will elect 2027 club officers and receive the member survey
Don't forget to pay 2027 dues of $25
(A $10 late fee assessed after 12/31)
Wednesday, December 9
Brunch 11:00 a.m.
Event is closed to Guests!
Location:
Krasl Art Center
707 Lake Blvd.
St. Joseph, Michigan
Holiday Brunch
The Indian Hills Garden Club Program Committee organizes our Holiday Brunch. We all look forward to a tasty lunch, catching up with each other, and enjoying the holiday spirit!
Don't forget to pay 2027 dues of $25
(A $10 late fee assessed after 12/31)