february 9 public meeting & presentation
12:30 pm, ann arbor city club
$15 admission
Ann Arbor Farm & Garden is thrilled to welcome Jenny Rose Carey, internationally renowned gardener, educator, historian, and author, as our featured speaker in February!
In her latest book, The Ultimate Flower Gardener’s Guide: How to Combine Shape, Color, and Texture to Create the Garden of Your Dreams, Jenny Rose proposes a holistic approach to flower gardening with a refreshing twist. Bringing flower shape and texture to the fore, perennials and annuals are selected for ease of care, attractiveness to pollinators, and environmental friendliness. She also shares information on planning for year-round color and design strategies for a range of spaces. Join Ann Arbor Farm & Garden on Thursday, February 9 as Jenny Rose shares the details that could help you create the flower-filled garden of your dreams. Copies of The Ultimate Flower Gardener’s Guide will be available for purchase ($29.95) and signing by the author. Admission for the presentation is $15 for non-AAFG members (no cost for members). All funds support Ann Arbor Farm & Garden’s annual garden-related grant and scholarship awards. Doors open at 12:30 pm. Space is limited. Please click here to register by February 1. A virtual option will be available. All participants registered as of February 1 will receive an email with the Zoom link on February 6. |
aaf&G members: register here for february 9
AAF&G members, a buffet lunch ($18) will be offered at noon. Please click here to register for the lunch and presentation, or the presentation only, by February 1. Doors open at 11:30 am. Guests of members may register for lunch and the program for $25. |
now available: nature play presentation
Lee Smith Bravender, AAFG member and director of visitor engagement for the Gaffield Children's Garden at Matthaei Botanical Gardens, presented a compelling look at the importance of nature play at our November meeting. Her slide presentation is now available to view in the private Member Area.
For more information about nature play and resources for parents, teachers and caregivers, visit this MBGNA page.
For more information about nature play and resources for parents, teachers and caregivers, visit this MBGNA page.
what's happening in aafg & around town
Wildflower Assn of Michigan 36th Annual Native Plant Conference PLANTING NATIVE IN A CHANGING CLIMATE March 5, 2023, Kellogg Center, East Lansing In-person conference with keynote speaker and three breakout sessions. $80 WAM members; $90 general public. |
Topics of Interest Restoring Nature with Prescribed Fire: Why We Burn & How We Do It Safely Thursday, January 26, noon to 1:30 pm., Zoom webinar With Dave Borneman, retired Natural Areas Preservation manager, Ann Arbor Parks Dept. Supporting Native Pollinators in Backyards to Barnyards Thursday, February 23, noon to 1:30 pm, Zoom webinar Zoom Webinar with Connie Crancer from the Pollinator Partnership Registration required. Details and more at Washtenaw County Conservation District |
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