I am amazed every year at how fragrant these tiny flowers are!
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Michigan Gardening Events
- May 25, 2013Beekeeping III: Pests and PathogensLocation: Apple Orchard, Discovery Garden, Leslie Science CenterDescription: The final workshop on beekeeping will cover pests and pathogens that can impact beehives. Again, the work will be done at the hives maintained by Meghan Millbrath, instructor, within the Discovery Garden, at the Leslie Science. Come dressed for the weather. In case of rain, Sunday, May 26, 2013, 10am-noon.
- June 1, 2013Flowering Perennials!Location: Leslie House at Leslie Science and Nature CenterDescription: Want go grow beautiful flowering perennials, but aren't sure how to do it? Come to this class to learn how! Taught by Kirk Jones, who maintained an extensive garden of perennials that formed the basis of his bouquet business, Good Scents Gardens, this class will focus on how to design and start a perennial garden. Topics covered will include combining colors, season of bloom, and how the plant looks all the time it is not in bloom. Time will be allowed for individual questions and problems.
- June 9, 2013Native Plant GardenLocation: Leslie Science and Nature Center, Ann ArborDescription: $3/person
The City of Ann Arbor's Natural Area Preservation staff will share how you can create a native plant garden, including recommendations for the types of plants to use and the first steps to take in creating a home garden. This is a great opportunity to meet Ann Arbor's native plant specialists.
Register at http://www.lesliesnc.org/ or call 734-997-1553.