The Charter Township Of Shelby
Shelby Gardeners Club
Founded in 1971
Officers
President - Karen McCuen 586-786-0816
First Vice President - Barb Labaj
Second Vice President - Linda Wojtowicz
Secretary - Linda Latsko
Treasurer - Christine Jump
Membership Chairperson - Ann Stewart 586-731-9367
MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of the Shelby Gardeners Club shall be:
- To promote interest and knowledge for our members and the community in gardening, flower arrangement and ecology.
- To aid in the protection of native plants, trees, and wildlife.
- To encourage civic planting, beautification and friendship as a means of setting a positive example in our community.
- We shall support recycling projects and give recognition to businesses and local residents who also share these goals.
MEETINGS
The Shelby Gardeners Club meets the 2nd Thursday of the month, usually at the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center (4101 River Bends Drive, off Ryan Road, south of 22 Mile Road). A general business meeting begins at 10:00 am and usually at 1:00 pm a guest speaker will address the group on a variety of topics. This part of the program is open to the public and anyone interested in the speaker is encouraged to join us. The program for the month is typically listed in the local newspaper and on the website. You may also phone the President for this information.
PROJECTS
The Garden Club’s most important ongoing project is Heritage Gardens which is located on the Municipal Grounds, east of the Municipal Building. We purchase plants as well as plant and weed the gardens throughout the summer. We also do other community projects such as making corsages for the Senior Center Birthday Party Luncheon, making gifts for residents of the Wilmar Nursing Home, help with the Annual Shelby Township Clean-up Day, and present speakers on many different topics for public enlightenment.
UPCOMING SPEAKERS
October 13
Steve Elya from Elya’s Village will present “Hostas and their Companion Plants”
November 10
Frank FonKoss from Weigands Nursery will speak on Roses
January 12
“Michigan Birds” with Rosann Kovalich from Wild Birds Unlimited
February 9
Deb Hall, Master Gardener, Composter, certified I.S.A. Arborist, and writer for Michigan Gardeners Magazine will speak on “Found Art for the Garden”
March 8
“All About Your Lawn” with Steve Martinko, of Contender’s Tree and Lawn Specialists, and writer for Michigan Gardeners Magazine
April 12
Fresh Flower Arrangement Demonstration by English Gardens
June 14
Living Wreath Demonstration and Workshop
UPCOMING EVENTS
A Fresh Flower Arrangement Show will be held at the Shelby Township Library on May 10-12 and will feature 20 beautiful arrangements presents by our members.
This year the Shelby Gardeners Club will host its Bi-Annual Garden Walk featuring 6 or 7 lovely gardens in the Shelby Township area. Mark your calendars for July 14 as an event you won’t want to miss.
ENTERTAINMENT BOOK FUNDRAISER
The Gardeners Club is again selling 2012 Entertainment Books as a fundraiser for our garden projects. The cost is $25 and they can be purchased at the Shelby Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department, through a Gardeners Club member or by contacting Phyllis Hamilton at 586-731-8215.
