thank you, ann arbor & Washtenaw county!!
(and Michigan, Kentucky, Wisconsin, New York, even our neighbor state to the south) for a fabulous day in beautiful gardens!!
Saturday, June 4 could not have been more beautiful, from the amazingly perfect weather to the smiles on the faces of the more than 800 people who participated in our "100 Years of Bloom: Peony Centennial Garden Walk," co-sponsored with Nichols Arboretum. Seven of Ann Arbor Farm & Garden's "Best of the Best" private gardens welcomed Walkers and American Peony Society visitors from Michigan and across the country. The Walk culminated at the Peony Garden in Nichols Arboretum, which was awash with magnificent blooms, color, music, and people throughout the weekend.
Proceeds from the event helped fulfill Ann Arbor Farm & Garden's gift pledge of $15,000 to the Peony Garden for its long-term maintenance and support. Farm & Garden has long had a special interest in the Peony Garden, with members assisting in its rejuvenation in the late 1980s; the garden was the beneficiary of the proceeds from our second Ann Arbor Garden Walk in 1992.
To our garden owners, thank you so much for sharing your unique, beautiful landscapes with all of us! Many, many thanks to our Walkers, our member volunteers, and grant recipient volunteers from Project Grow and Southeastern Michigan Land Conservancy. Kudos to incoming AAF&G President Barbara MacKenzie and members Irene Ball and Sandy Heng for their years-long leadership of our Peony Centennial planning. It was a pleasure to work with our friends at Matthaei/Nichols, especially David Michener, Alexis Ford, and Meredith Olsen.
After two years of cancelled garden walks and quarantines, June 4 was a wonderful day for Ann Arbor Farm & Garden members eager to get back to doing what we love best: sharing, enjoying, and growing gardens. We'll see you in the gardens for our traditional second Saturday in June Ann Arbor Garden Walk(tm) on June 11, 2023!
Proceeds from the event helped fulfill Ann Arbor Farm & Garden's gift pledge of $15,000 to the Peony Garden for its long-term maintenance and support. Farm & Garden has long had a special interest in the Peony Garden, with members assisting in its rejuvenation in the late 1980s; the garden was the beneficiary of the proceeds from our second Ann Arbor Garden Walk in 1992.
To our garden owners, thank you so much for sharing your unique, beautiful landscapes with all of us! Many, many thanks to our Walkers, our member volunteers, and grant recipient volunteers from Project Grow and Southeastern Michigan Land Conservancy. Kudos to incoming AAF&G President Barbara MacKenzie and members Irene Ball and Sandy Heng for their years-long leadership of our Peony Centennial planning. It was a pleasure to work with our friends at Matthaei/Nichols, especially David Michener, Alexis Ford, and Meredith Olsen.
After two years of cancelled garden walks and quarantines, June 4 was a wonderful day for Ann Arbor Farm & Garden members eager to get back to doing what we love best: sharing, enjoying, and growing gardens. We'll see you in the gardens for our traditional second Saturday in June Ann Arbor Garden Walk(tm) on June 11, 2023!
MEMBERS! Log in to the Member Area to RSVP for the July 16 Greenview/Pioneer Meadow Walk.
Reminder: Membership dues for 2022-23 will be collected beginning July 1. Details in the Member Area.
Reminder: Membership dues for 2022-23 will be collected beginning July 1. Details in the Member Area.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
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Marketing Committee (Zoom), July 7, 1:30 pm; and July 28, 10:30 am
Policies & Procedures Committee, July 28, 1:30 pm Greenview/Pioneer Meadow & Butterfly Walk: Saturday, July 16, 11 am A special tour for AAF&G members! RSVP requested. Flower Therapy Bouquet-Making: July 13, August 10. Contact Karen Mikus or Nancy Asin for details. Next Membership Meeting: Thursday, September 8, Ann Arbor City Club |
A New AAF&G Facebook page is coming soon! We're moving our page into Facebook's nonprofits category. Watch for a new look and new content! |
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.
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Ann Arbor Farm & Garden is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
P.O. Box 354, Dexter, MI 48130
P.O. Box 354, Dexter, MI 48130