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2026 Annual Plant Sale
Hundreds of Plants from members gardens are for sale at the Central Park Pavilion This is the Annual Fundraiser for the Meridian Garden Club
ABCs of Roses
Presenter: Gerald FergusonPresident of the Greater Lansing Rose SocietyGerald is a seasoned rosarian and will describe for us the various classifications of roses, care of roses, and provide information about propagation. He has a degree in Horticulture from MSU
Where Do Flowers Come From?
Presenter, Martha Shortlidge WhiteMartha has been a member of the Meridian Garden Club since 2009.She became interested in the cut flower industry during her international travels. She will tell the story of the people and places that have led to the productio/i/n and distribution of cut flowers becoming a global industry.
March Workshop
Ikebana Floral Arrangement Presented by Dawn Pysarchik National Ikebana Club See newsletter for dates and further information
The 2025 Chelsea Flower Show
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Meridian Township Hall
5151 Marsh Road
Okemos, MI 48864
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Presented by Jill Morena Jill Attended the 2025 Chelsea Garden Show this year and is going to tell us all about it
Soil Health
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Meridian Township Hall
5151 Marsh Road
Okemos, MI 48864
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Cheyenne Sloan, MSU Extension Specialist in Blueberry and Small Fruit Production Cheyenne, received her bachelor’s degree in horticulture and crop and soil science at MSU. Master’s degree at Washington State University and has lectured on this subject for the MGC Gardening School.
Book Club Group
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Okemos Library
4321 Okemos Road
Okemos, MI
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January 6, 2026 1:00 – 2:00 pm Okemos Library Book selection is pending but will be garden related fiction.Contact Ellen Whipple to advise attendance by email or phone.
Holiday Potluck Luncheon
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Okemos Community Church
Okemos Road,
Okemos, MI 48864
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Members are asked to sign up in advance to bring a salad or dessert to share for a festive holiday celebration. Don’t forget to bring donations for Meridian Cares in the form of checks or nonperishable foodstuff.
Special Saturday Workshop
Making Pumpkin Floral Arrangements Michelle Sparks, Shell Gardens Flowers, Morrice MI Making pumpkin floral arrangements offers a beautiful way to bring the essence of autumn into your home decor. Sign up at the October general meeting to reserve a spot in the workshop.
