Connecting a Community of Gardeners Through Learning


What is MGANM?

The Master Gardener Association of Northwest Michigan (MGANM) is a chapter of the Michigan Master Gardener Association.    We are a group of Michigan State University Extension Master Gardeners, Master Gardener Trainees and Community Gardeners who love to learn and share our knowledge.  We promote the horticultural education activities of MSU Extension.


 

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Upcoming events

    • February 04, 2025
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom - To Be Sent Later
    • 61
    Register

    We will be discussing the basic steps for conservation planning on your property, no matter what the size of it is. Whether you have a large piece of property or a small piece of property, some of that planning is similar to landscape planning, instead of just planning for beauty, for our own enjoyment, we'll be incorporating things that will be attractive to native species and how we can prevent the spread of Invasives. 

    About Your Speaker: Beth Clawson

    A Michigan State University Extension Educator since 2001, Beth educates and consults in natural resources and water quality. She is coordinating the Michigan Master Naturalist program; and educates in the areas of natural resources, water quality, shoreline landscaping, and and septic system maintenance for homeowners. Beth received her Bachelors of Science in Natural Resources from Grand Valley State University with a minor in Environmental Studies, and her Masters of Science in Business Administration from Central Michigan University.


    • March 04, 2025
    • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Zoom - To Be Sent Later
    • 100
    Register

    Join us for a Zoom presentation with Dr. Robert Schutzki on Tuesday March 4, 2025. Dr. Schutzki will present an overview of pruning techniques for Master Gardeners.  You will have an opportunity to submit questions ahead of time, and Dr. Schutzki will work to incorporate your questions into the presentation.  There will also be time for live questions at the end of the presentation  

    Please submit your questions to nancypreeves@gmail.com by February 24, 2025.




    About Your Speaker: Dr. Robert Schutzki

    Dr. Robert Schutzki, BS, MS, PhD, retired from MSU after 38 years of teaching and research.  Dr. Schutzki’s tenure at MSU included teaching courses in landscape design, landscape restoration, native plants, plant identification, sustainability and environmental design, as well as serving on many agricultural and nursery industry committees.  Notably, Dr. Schutzki served as the Director of the Institute of Agricultural Technology from 1998-2002 and as the Curator of the Clarence C. Lewis Landscape Arboretum within the MSU Department of Horticulture.

    Dr. Schutzki has also been involved with MSU Extension where he provided professional workshops on landscape design, plant evaluation, plant establishment in the landscape, as well as applied research related to he nursery and landscape industry.  He was involved with the development and implementation of the Michigan Certified Green Industry Professional Program and the Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership.  Dr. Schutzki continues to work with the nursery and landscape industries and gardening and consumer groups.


Past events

January 25, 2025 Winter Sowing
November 03, 2024 2024 MSU Volunteer Recognition Luncheon and MGANM Annual Meeting
September 04, 2024 Visit to TLC Hydroponic Farm
August 06, 2024 Invasive Plants Hike
July 17, 2024 Movie: Hometown Habitat
June 06, 2024 Great Lakes Incubator Farm Tour
May 07, 2024 Tool Sharpening & Care
May 03, 2024 ARBOR DAY Tree Planting (May 3)
April 02, 2024 Do Sedges Have Edges? Sedges of Michigan
March 05, 2024 2024 Proven Winners
January 09, 2024 Backyard Blueberry and Strawberry Growing
November 05, 2023 Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Lunch
October 03, 2023 Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy Facility Tour and Planting of Natives
September 12, 2023 The Value and Construction of Green Roofs with Nate Griswold of Inhabitect
August 08, 2023 Potluck Picnic and Tour at The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park
June 27, 2023 Tour at Maple Bay Farm
June 06, 2023 Climate Change: Extinction in our Backyards
May 02, 2023 Ticks and Prevention
April 15, 2023 Welcome Back to the Garden!
March 25, 2023 Hands on Pruning with Dr. Schutzki
February 06, 2023 From the Fields to Front Yard
November 06, 2022 Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Lunch/Dinner
October 04, 2022 Reading and understanding soil tests
September 06, 2022 Planting Native Trees and Shrubs in Neighborhood Places
August 02, 2022 Gardening for Butterflies
July 19, 2022 Field Trip Leelanau Specialty Cut Flowers - SOLD OUT
June 07, 2022 Forage Sustainably
May 03, 2022 Starting a Cut Flower Garden with Michelle Shackelford
April 05, 2022 Choosing Shrubs for 3 Seasons with Brian Zimmerman
March 01, 2022 The Importance of Natural Shorelines
February 01, 2022 Improving Soil Health in Your Garden
January 04, 2022 Invasive Insects of Michigan Trees
November 07, 2021 2021 Master Gardener Volunteer Recognition Event
September 07, 2021 Seed Collection and Germination
August 03, 2021 Viticulture 101 Presentation and Vineyard Tour at Shady Lane Cellars Winery
July 06, 2021 Labyrinth Tour at the Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park
June 01, 2021 Top Plants for Insect Habitat
May 04, 2021 A Resilient Garden
April 06, 2021 Backyard Conservation
March 02, 2021 Plants Used by Native Americans
February 02, 2021 Seed Starting
January 05, 2021 Composting and Biochar
November 08, 2020 2020 Master Gardener Volunteer Recognition Event
October 06, 2020 Designing with Woody Ornamentals
September 01, 2020 EYES ON THE FOREST: HOW TO BE THE BEST STEWARD OF YOUR TREES AND FOREST
August 04, 2020 Citizen science, bees, and biochar in downtown TC
June 17, 2020 Ferntastic
June 16, 2020 June Board Meeting
May 05, 2020 Gardening for Water Quality
April 07, 2020 Hot Plants for 2020
March 03, 2020 Growing Herbs
February 04, 2020 Invasive Species in the Garden and On the Horizon
January 07, 2020 Plant Diagnostics
November 03, 2019 2019 Master Gardener Volunteer Recognition Dinner
October 08, 2019 Board Meeting
October 01, 2019 Houseplants in Winter
September 03, 2019 Designing with Native Grasses
August 13, 2019 Board Meeting
August 06, 2019 Tour of Harbor View Lavender Farm
July 18, 2019 Friendly Garden Walk
June 04, 2019 Supporting Our Pollinators
May 15, 2019 Spring Wildflowers of the Forest
April 02, 2019 Growing Together Initiative
March 05, 2019 Creating a Rain Garden with Native Plants
February 05, 2019 American Chestnuts and Hypovirulence
January 08, 2019 Status: Invasive Species in Northwest Michigan
November 04, 2018 2018 Master Gardener Volunteer Recognition Luncheon

Become a member

The Master Gardener Association of Northwest Michigan is open to all who want to learn.  We have three types of membership.  The first is Certified Extension Master Gardeners, people who have gone through the Master Gardener course with Michigan State Extension Services.  The second type is Community Gardener for those interested in horticulture and perhaps interested in becoming a Master Gardener (or were in the past), and Master Gardener Trainees.

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Learn more

Master Gardeners work on Projects in the following areas

  • Community Beautification
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Food Security
  • Youth Gardening 

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Master Gardener Association of Northwest Michigan is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, 

as a chapter of the Michigan Master Gardener Association.  8527 E Governmental Center Drive, Suite 107, Suttons Bay. Michigan , 49682

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