Public Presentation, 1 pm, Thursday, May 13, 2021

"Seven Sins of Garden Design" with Rebecca Sweet

AAF&G is pleased to present another nationally recognized garden professional, Rebecca Sweet, as our featured speaker on Thursday, May 13 at 1:00 pm. The public is invited to attend for a $10 admission fee.

Rebecca Sweet is a garden designer with her company Harmony in the Garden, located in Northern California. A lifelong gardener, Rebecca’s approach, artistic eye, and creative flair allow her to translate ideas into design. The result are unique and engaging spaces that delight the senses year-round. Her gardens have been featured in many national publications, including Sunset, Fine Gardening, and Woman’s Day, as well as the critically acclaimed PBS series “Growing a Greener World.”

The author of Refresh Your Garden Design with Color, Texture and Form and Garden Up! Smart Vertical Gardening for Small and Large Spaces, Rebecca shares her secrets to garden design in her column “Harmony in the Garden” in Horticulture magazine. Her blog features inside information about garden design, gardening tips, amusing observations, and how-to videos for both the novice and experienced gardener.

In addition to designing and writing, Rebecca’s passion is teaching gardeners of all skill levels how to transform their gardens and design like professionals. Leading talks and workshops at the nation’s top flower & garden shows, and in garden clubs and nurseries throughout the country, Rebecca inspires gardeners through a wide variety of innovative, practical, and fun horticultural subjects.

Members of the public can register at  https://secure.givelively.org/event/ann-arbor-farm-garden/seven-sins-of-garden-design-public  All proceeds will benefit local gardens and gardeners through our grant and scholarship program.

Registration deadline is Sunday, May 9. The Zoom link will be emailed to all registrants on Monday, May 10.

The  presentation is free to AAF&G members, but registration is required. AAF&G members, please register here. Members should log in beginning at 12:30 pm; a brief business meeting starts 12:45 pm. The speaker's presentation starts at 1 pm.

Got Spring fever? Local nurseries are blooming!

Warmer temps and sunshine, small green shoots rising and crocus blooming -- it's Spring!! These local nurseries, longtime and generous supporters of AAF&G and our mission, are stocking their shelves for another Michigan gardening season. Plan your shopping spree with this quick look at their current hours or opening dates.
Fraleigh's                                                  Open now (early Spring hours)               Mon-Fri 10 am- 5 pm
HillTop Greenhouse                       Open now                                                                  Daily 10 am - 5 pm
Willow Greenhouse                        Open now                                                                 Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm; Sun 10 am - 5 pm
Abbott's Landscape Nursery     Opens April                                                             Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm; Sun 10 am - 4 pm
Specialty Growers                             Opens April 15                                                      Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm; Sun 10 am - 4 pm
Lodi Farms                                              Opens May 1                                                           TBA
2021 MEETING SCHEDULE
All meetings are via Zoom until further notice.

Thurs, M,ay 6, 10 am             Board Meeting
Thurs May 13, 12:30 pm    Annual Meeting
Program: Rebecca Sweet, Seven Sins of Garden Design

Sat, June 12, TBD     Special Presentation and Auction Premiere!
 
Sun, Sept 19, TBD      Fall Mini Garden Walk
The mission of Ann Arbor Farm & Garden is to promote and support local gardens, the benefits of horticulture, and community beautification through grant and scholarship awards, related educational programs, and service opportunities.

Host of annual Ann Arbor Garden Walk, second Saturday every June

"Flower Ladies" Horticultural therapy volunteers at Mott

More than $600,000 awarded in grants and scholarships in our community since 1946

Thank you for supporting our mission!!

2020-2021 Officers

President                                   Carrie Riedeman         
Vice President                      OPEN
Parliamentarian                Judy Parsons             
Recording Secretary        Ann Ringia              
Corresponding Sec'y       Ann Meredith               
Foundation Treasurer    Susan Van Wagenen  
Operations Treasurer      Pat Garrett
Membership                          Gretchen Zale, Kathie Mahn     

2020-2021 Standing Committee Chairs

Foundation                  Ann Ringia      
Fundraising                    Irene Ball
    Garden Walk                 Pat Jackson & the GW4 (Cindy Fink, Judy High, Wanda Olsen, Lucy Richert)
     Silent Auction              Annie Gladwin
Historian                            Karen Jania 
Horticultural Therapy      Karen Mikus, Nancy Asin
Member Services           
    Communications            Audrey DeMarois
    Hospitality                           Sharon Darga
    Programs                               Carol Polverini, Anne Rogers
    Social Events                      OPEN
     Nametags                        Mickey Barley 
Promotion/Publications   Carrie Riedeman   
   Yearbook                              Carrie Riedeman
    Website                               Carrie Riedeman

Past Presidents    Judy Parsons, Audrey DeMarois, Sandy Heng, Dianna Samuelson
Ann Arbor Farm & Garden
P.O. Box 354
Dexter, MI 48130

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