2024 Fall Smart Gardening Presentations at Windmill Island Gardens
Wednesdays
Sept. 25, Oct. 2
and Oct. 9, 2024
6 - 7:30 p.m. ET
Windmill Island Gardens Pavilion
1 Lincoln Ave.,
Holland, MI 49423
Presentation Fees: $20 if you sign up for all three presentations (Save $10!!!)
or
$10.00 for each individual presentation
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Michigan State University Extension is pleased to present three Smart Gardening presentations at Windmill Island Gardens (WIG) this fall. Each evening class, paired with popcorn and cider, will be held rain or shine under WIG’s beautiful event tent or inside the visitor center, if the weather requires.
Classes have a nominal fee, that serves to fund the Windmill Island Gardens Smart Pollinator Garden which is maintained by MSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers. The pollinator garden showcases a plethora of blooming plants that entice and nurture native pollinators all season long. Explore and enjoy this educational display located just a short stroll from WIG’s central village.
- Wednesday, September 25th from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Smart Gardening with Native Trees and Shrubs
-with Deanna Hedlund, MSU Extension Horticulture Educator
Learn which native trees and shrubs would grow best in your garden. Woody plant expert and MSU Extension’s new Consumer Horticulture Educator, Deanna Hedlund, will highlight the many ornamental characteristics and preferred growing conditions of a wide range of garden-worthy native trees and shrubs, including some exciting new cultivars!
Registration Deadline for the Sept. 25th class: Sept. 23, 2024
- Wednesday, Oct. 2nd from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Smart Gardening with Native Perennials
-with Rebecca Finneran, MSU Extension Senior Horticulture Educator (retired)
Learn about a curated selection of garden-worthy native herbaceous perennials that you can find from local nurseries or specialty mail-order companies. Everyone will be sure to find at least one must-have new addition for their garden!
- Wednesday, Oct. 9th from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Smart Gardening with Bulbs
-with Rebecca Finneran, MSU Extension Senior Horticulture Educator (retired)
Learn about a plethora of bulbs available to gardeners today. Rebecca Finneran will discuss both native and exotic bulb options that can add cheerful color and interesting textures to your garden throughout the seasons. You’ll get a free bulb to plant in your garden at the end of this class!
Payment: Register for individual presentations for $10 each or save $10 and register for all three. Submit online payment by credit card to reserve your seat.
Refund Policy:
- A full refund, less a $10 processing fee, will be issued for any registration cancelled prior to 7 days before the first class date.
- No refund will be issued for any registration cancelled within 7 days of the first class date.
- No refund will be issued for any registration cancelled after the first class has started.
Registration for MSU Extension Fall Smart Gardening Presentations - Windmill Island Gardens (WIG) is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on October 7, 2024.
There are 187 openings available.
Accommodations
Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.