A double lecture series, “Planting Like Nature,” for more ecological and sustainable landscapes. Naturalistic Planting Design Lecture One (10:00 a.m.): “Open Source….Origins of the New Perennialist Movement.” Tony Spencer, aka The New Perennialist, will take you through the history and development of the naturalistic style of garden design and the major designers active and influencing the movement...Read More
Grosse Pointe Garden Center’s 2023 Annual Meeting and Lecture: Best Regional Spring Wildflowers for Home Gardens Spring Wildflowers Some of the easiest, most beautiful, and ecologically important ornamentals are native wildflowers. Their colors, intricacies, and unique characteristics provide sustenance for us and the earliest pollinators. But which of these spring flowers are best suited for...Read More
Fall Cornucopia Arrangement Create a festive floral cornucopia to decorate your Thanksgiving table or to enhance your autumn decor. Johnese Thibault Floral arranger Johnese Thibault returns this fall offering hands-on instruction in this 2-hour workshop. Learn how to combine flowers and edibles to spill out from a wicker cornucopia. All materials will be supplied. Join...Read More
Join us on Wednesday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial to learn best practices on soil preparations and amendments, enhancing your autumn garden, and preparing for winter and spring. Bronson Gentry Speaker Bronson Gentry is on the Board and Grounds Crew of the Oudolf Garden Detroit on Belle Isle. He...Read More
“Arranging flowers and finding beauty in flowers – these are linked to a heart that values nature and cares for other people.” This is the spirit of Ikenobo and Ikebana. Learn to create your own Ikebana floral arrangement under the tutelage of sensei Cheryl Linck. Ikebana arrangement created by Cheryl Linck at Sue Abbott Lecture,...Read More
Join us on Friday, September 16 at 1:00 p.m. in the Dining and Reception Rooms at The War Memorial. Trial Gardens 2003 Barry Burton Enjoy delicious light refreshments, catch up with friends, learn of our judges’ top three “Milestone Celebrations” designs, (click to read design descriptions and plant lists), and enjoy our speaker Barry Burton...Read More
A new gardening series developed for both new and experienced gardeners, geared towards adults and families. Basic Gardening, Session 1 will teach gardeners how to plan garden spaces, select plants, and how to plant and maintain their garden. This first program of the series Basic Gardening is presented by Mil Hurley, owner of A Southern...Read More
