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NEW Nature's Path To a Beautiful Garden Visualize your garden as the new frontier... Why
is so important that we foster native plants, improve soil structure and recycle litter (leaf, plant material etc.)? How can
your garden make a difference? Become conscious of your surroundings as you discover the importance of native plants. In the
natural world, forests are organized groupings of trees, plants, and insects. Your choices can shape the
future of your corner of this exciting new world. The numbers of native plants that we can choose from are astounding. Did
you know there are over 17,000 native plants in the United States alone? No matter what country you call home, we all have
the capability to create endless boundaries. Join Michael for his newest lecture and take the first step on your eightfold
path, creating a garden where plants not only serve the eye for beauty but also are functional and help keep our wildlife,
insects, and native plant community thriving for future generations. Secret World There really is a world within ours, a secret world, where magic exists. Discover the secrets that your garden contains and how important native plants are to the Eco-System. Join Michael Alan Saint as he explores your habitat from the eyes of the insects and wildlife that coexist in your
backyard.
Your Eyes Everybody has a different perspective of how a garden should look. Join us as we explore the possibilities. Designing a garden where plants not only serve the eye for beauty but are functional and help to keep our wildlife,insects,arachnics and plant community in place for future generations. The 50/50 Garden Escape "Lawn 101" and join Michael Alan Saint as he dicusses his lifelong passion, native plants in the landscape. Gardeners: dip your toes into something beyond main-stream gardening. By using the four principals of the forest, you can achieve that woodland or sun drenched field of flowers. Make your goal a 50 percent Native garden and become part of the Green movement. Discover how to combine your exisiting nonnatives with exciting native plant combinations. Gardening The Next Generation Mimicking Mother Nature: Designing a garden that mimics Mother Nature -- is it possible? Yes it is! This lecture will discuss how to replace and replenish your landscape with native plants and wildflowers. By using the four principals of the forest you can achieve that woodland environment and create a naturally landscaped garden by incorporating
green practices, wildflowers and native plants into your existing garden. The Art Of Gardening Entering a garden can be compared to “Alice in Wonderland.” You open up the book and you are immediately transformed into a wonderful world of the imagination. Mike will walk you through the development of a garden that transforms your outdoor living space and encourages and nurtures Mother Nature. Turn your garden into a world of tranquility and wonder. Like an artist transforming a piece of marble into a new design, you, too, can create a landscape that becomes your palette, your world, your Alice in Wonderland The Transitional Garden Join us to discuss the changing nature of your garden.From fall cleanup to the emergence of spring bulbs....Anticipate the transformation of your garden. GARDEN EDGES - NEW! Learn how to create a naturalistic landscape by softening your garden edges. This class will demonstrate how to give your garden a lush full look with proper edging techniques and layering of your plants to give your garden fresh new look. Come join us for fantastic color slide show and full handout.
ACCESSORIZING YOUR GARDEN Punch up your garden with the proper placement of garden accessories. Varied examples with full color handout will give you the guidance to add dramatic impact to your garden. A master gardener will talk on how to take your garden to another dimension by using garden accessories to create focal point that will carry you through all the seasons. “Living”
Rooms Your garden should
be an extension of your living space. Create a “living” room with your own personal flair by layering your garden
as if you were accessorizing your home. We will explore some of the endless possibilities. Join us for this creative design
class. Sketch pad and proper drafting materials needed. Alluring Annuals Learn
how to make the most of container gardens. Give that needed Zap/Bang/Wow to your perennial garden throughout Michigan's
changing seasons with colorful annuals.. Going Green
This informative lecture will discuss how to incorporate green practices into your landscape. Did you know that 67 million pounds of pesticides are applied to lawns each year? This lecture will discuss ways to easily and effortlessly introduce native plants, water saving principles. lower pesticide usage and encourage xeriscape practices... lets go green Staging
your garden for all seasons What is
staging your garden ? Learn how to stage your garden for all four seasons. Your garden is a extension of your
living area make the most of it. Come join us to learn how to make all four seasons work in your landscape. Pathways Pathways can play a important part in your landscape design.
They can lead the eye to undiscovered treasures in your garden. They draw and direct the eye. This class will
show you how to highlight pathways with perennials, garden accents and focal points that will pique your interest to
look beyond the garden path. Garden Design Made Simple This class will show you how to make your garden go from dull to fantastic and take some of the mystery out of garden design. Join us for some great tips on how to take your landscape from Ho Hum to that Wow factor. Beautiful Bulbs This seminar will provide the gardener with reliable and interesting
selection of bulbs that will make your garden burst with color. This class will concentrate on tried and
true bulbs that tolerate midwestern climate. Come join us for an incredible slide presentation with some breathtaking
ways to take those winter blues away with the first signs of spring. The Do's and Don'ts of Fall Clean Up This seminar will provide the gardener with reliable and interesting information on fall clean up with tips on planning
next years gardens. What to do with those pesky roses, sages & bulbs. Breath taking slides with examples for
designing your gardens that will get your creative juices flowing. Cultivating Your Gardens
Aura{New} Imagine a sanctuary
where all living things cooperate with nature. Through this
class , you will experience a connection with Mother Nature as you design your garden using the principals of the Noble Eightfold
Path. A path that cultivates a refuge for all living things....a path created by incorporating native plants into your surburban
landscape.
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