The good, the bad and the ugly. What did the best and what did the worst in your garden this summer? 

 

October 6, 2026, 7pm – Japanese Flower Arranging

Adrienne Gammie, owner of Marilla Field and Flora, a
flower farm and florist located in Dexter, Michigan.
Andrienne will demonstrate the art of Japanese flower arranging.

 

November 3, 2026, 7pm – Wild Ones Wayne County

Presenter: Bob Hauser, President of Wild Ones Wayne Country.
Bob will introduce the Michigan chapter and talk about the
importance of native plants and natural landscapes in order to
promote a healthy planet. He will explain why it is important to
grow native plants and where to start.

 

January 5, 2027, 7pm  –  AI and the Gardener Part 1

Presenter: Dr. Carolyn Block, educator, speaker, and aspiring
gardener with a passion for making new ideas practical and
accessible.
In Part 1, Getting Started with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Dr. Block
will share how AI can be used as a practical gardening tool. She
uses AI to identify insects, diagnose plant problems, design flower
beds and select the right plants for a Michigan garden. Please
bring your smart phone for this interactive presentation.

 

For this workshop, bring a plain small coffee mug, pruner and scissors.
The club will provide oasis, flowers and greens.

 

March 2, 2027, 7pm – AI and the Gardener Part 2

Presenter: Dr. Carolyn Block, educator, speaker, and aspiring
gardener with a passion for making new ideas practical and
accessible.
In Part 2, Tips, Tricks and Troubleshooting, Dr. Block will return to
help members with problems using artificial intelligence (AI) as a
gardening tool. She will also give us tips and tricks to using AI.
Please bring your smart phone for this interactive presentation.

 

April 6, 2027, 7pm – Spiders in the Garden

Presenter: Sarah Schrader has a degree in entomology and specialized in
spiders in graduate school. Sarah will share what types of spiders you may see in your Michigan
garden.