19th Annual
​Master Gardener Association Genesee County Michigan

Friday, October 4, 2024
9:00 A.M. - 3:15 P.M.

Food Bank of Eastern Michigan​
1939 Howard Ave, Flint, MI 48503

$60 Conference fee

Note: change in location
Note: Event is on Friday, not Saturday

3 1/2 Master Gardener Educational Hours

Open to both Master Gardener Volunteers and the general public.

Fall into Spring Speakers

​ Wayne Pope  
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Topic:  Flower and Garden Photography With Your Smart Phone
Learn how to use your i-phone or android to get good results.  Wayne will also touch on apps that can be used to provide science-based horticulture information.

​Biography:  Wayne Pope is a photography professor at Lansing Community College and a Michigan Master Gardener.  Wayne is also the author of a books about Michigan birds and life in the State of Michigan.  

​Dr. Brent Crain
​Topic:  Garden Health Evaluation
As the growing season draws closer, do not forget about your garden just yet.  Now is a great time to reflect on the growing season.  At MSU Extension, we encourage a systematic approach to maintaining the health of plants in your landscape.  This approach is called integrated pest management (IPM).  This may sound complicated, but think of IPM as a helpful philosophy to ensure you consider multiple options for maintaining plant health.  IPM encourages you to think about the biology and interactions of organism within the garden system, how your actions might impact the surrounding environment, and practical economic considerations.

Biography:  Dr. Brent Crain is a Consumer Horticulture Educator with MSU Extension who formerly served in executive leadership as CTO of an Ag-Tech company.  He holds a PhD in Horticulture from MSU and brings broad horticultural expertise, having worked professionally in research and production systems in small fruits, tree fruits, field crops, and urban and landscape trees. During his 13 years in the non-profit space, Brent developed local and regional training seminars, workshops, and service learning opportunities in partnership with local and national organizations in the U.S. and overseas. Brent enjoys working with community partners and home gardeners, and making knowledge produced through innovative research accessible to everyone. 

Jean Persely 
​​Topic:     Got Milkweed?  Creating Monarch Waystations in Michigan
 The Monarchs are on their way back from Mexico – will your yard be ready to host them?
What is a Monarch Waystation? How do you create one in your yard, school, church, business?
What is needed in your waystation and how do you certify your garden as a Monarch Waystation?
 
Biography:  Jean Persely, with BMO Logistics, is an Advanced Master Gardener, Master Rain Gardener and Master Composter. Jean is a certified Landscape Designer. Jean enjoys sharing her experiences and lessons-learned during educational outreach Garden Lifecycle Management programs. One-on-one consultation and design services are available.

Speakers and topics are subject to change

Agenda

Conference Fee Includes

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM            REGISTRATION
                                                Continental Breakfast
                                                Vendors
                                                 
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM         Welcome
 
 
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM    Wayne Pope                                                  Flower and Garden Photography With Your                      Smart Phone
 
 
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM       BREAK
 
 
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM     Dr. Brent Crain
            Garden   Health Evaluation
 
 
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM         LUNCH /
 
 
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM            Raffles
                                                Announcements 
 
 
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM            Jean Persley
         Got Milkweed?  Creating Monarch Waystations in           Michigan  
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3:00                                                     Closing Remarks

Continental breakfast  
     Assorted baked goods, fruit, and beverage             

Deli Lunch 
     Assorted cold cuts (Roast beef, Ham, Turkey, Chicken Salad, Veggie)
    Served with pasta salad and chips
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Door Prizes

                      Vendors
      Oakland Master Gardener Clothing &  Accessories 

     MGAGCM garden stones & plant stakes 

    Cheryl Borkowski paintings
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     MGAGCM garden items

* Note: Some Garden Market vendors take only cash or checks.

Please bring canned goods to be donated to the Food Bank. 
* Cereal
* Boxed goods
* Peanut butter
* Personal items
* Canned goods
​Please be mindful of expiration dates

Registration

$60 Conference fee

     - No Registration beyond 9-23-24
     - No registrations at the door

Download a registration form and mail it in.

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Step 1-Register on-line​.

Step 2 - Pay on-line

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​No refunds will be issued; however, you may find your own substitution. 
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No confirmation letters will be sent.

Driving Directions

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by calling Genesee County at (810)244-8531 by September 18, 2017 to ensure sufficient time to make arrangements. Requests received after this date will be met when possible.