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National Garden Clubs, Inc.
2023-2024 Michigan School Schedule
To find out more about what the National Garden Clubs Schools in Michigan offer, go to migardenclubs.org and click on Education.
Flower Show School
Starting October 5-7, a series of four flower show school courses will be offered in Ann Arbor. Attendees will learn elements and principles of design that can be used in arranging flowers, creating various containers (planters, dish gardens, terrariums, fairy gardens, centerpieces), botanical arts and crafts, and even in designing your own gardens. Through the Flower Show School, attendees learn how to “pose” and assemble flowers and plants so that they can be seen at their very best. The first day of class is spent on horticulture – learning about a specific group of plants and flower show procedures, helping to simplify and encourage people to create entries. The second day is spent on design, The third half day is an optional open book exam covering information presented in the class. The four course series is scheduled as follows:
Course 1: Oct 5-7, 2023
Course 2: April 4-6, 2024
Course 3: Oct 10-12, 2024
Course 4: April 3-5, 2025
You may register on-line through the Michigan Garden Clubs website:http://migardenclubs.org or by calling: Ronalee Polad 517-896-4442
User ID: member
password: mgcgrow
Oct 05 - Oct 07, 2023 Ann Arbor, MI
FSP & Horticulture : Pam Braun
Topics: Asteracea - cut & Conifers
Design : Lynn Fronk: Traditional Floral Designs
Overview:
A General Course of Study for Members, Exhibitors and Judges. Flower Show School is not only for prospective flower show exhibitors and judges, but also for all garden club members and all persons interested in flower design and horticulture. While the primary purpose of these courses is to train those wishing to become flower show judges, many people attend for information only and those people do not have to take the examinations!
Landscape Design School
Overview: The Landscape Design study series offers a series of four 10-hour courses. The courses cover the history of landscape design as well as instruction from landscape architects in a variety of design techniques used in home and municipal settings.
The curriculum covers a wide range of subjects, from landscape design history to landscape architecture in the year 2000 and beyond. Since its founding in 1958, professional instructors have maintained the high standards originally incorporated in the study program. Also offered are many optional programs, such as conferences, symposia and tours. Students acquire the tools for making their own gardens more beautiful and easier to maintain. Many students have been motivated to serve in political decision-making areas where awareness of the impact of a well-designed landscape can enhance the beauty and enjoyment of life in the public arena.Lansing Garden Club is sponsoring the School - Contact Joan Lenhard for more information.
Tentative dates:
Session #1 March/April 2024, Session #2 September/October 2024, These will be Hybrid sessions
Environmental Studies School
Overview: The Environmental Studies Schools is to teach students to cherish, protect and conserve the living earth. The courses teach environmental literacy, appreciation of the natural world and for the interrelation of all natural things, and encourage action for sustainable development. Particular emphasis is presently placed on land conservation, water conservation and air quality. For information, contact Beth Markowski at [email protected]
Course 3 - October 27-28, 2023 (in person)
Gardening Study School
Overview: The NGC Gardening Study Courses are designed to provide information on topics of interest to those especially interested in gardening, horticulture and related topics. The program consists of a series of four courses, held about six months apart, scheduled usually for two days of instruction, followed by a general examination on the morning of the third day. Courses cover all aspects of growing from understanding soil structure to pruning techniques, plant identification, etc. Topics include basic botany, soils, growing annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs, fruits and vegetables, lawns, pests and diseases of plants, plant classification, pruning and selected topics of local interest.
Although the courses are intended primarily for garden club members, they are open to the general public, requiring only the payment of a nominal fee. Courses may be sponsored by member clubs, groups of clubs, and State Garden Clubs. Garden club members completing the series of four courses are awarded the designation of Gardening Consultant. Attendees from the general public may attain Consultant status by joining a garden club during the course series or shortly after completion.