Detroit Garden Center
From the President, Ronald J. Smith
Spring certainly took it’s time getting to Metro Detroit this year.! Everyone I talked to couldn’t wait for the sunny and 50+ degree days to arrive. At the Annual Meeting in January I was elected as President of the Detroit Garden Center for two more years. The other officers elected are: Secretary, Royanne Johnson; Treasurer, Marie Mainwar-ing; Vice President of Programs, Marcia Geibel; Vice President of Membership, Monica Silverston; and Dorothy Barnes, Correspondence Secretary. The advisors to the Detroit Garden Center Board are: Sue Auch, Beverly Donaldson, Marilyn Gushee, Harriett Murray, Liz Hardwick and Karen Shea. It’s wonderful having these board members and advisors who continue to help guide the Garden Center.
I’m currently attempting to fill Barbara’s shoes as she deals with her late husband’s business. She may not be tall but her shoes are big ones to fill! I go to the Center several times a week to check phones messages, emails and the mail. If you call and leave a message, please understand it may take a day or two to return your call.
I’m pleased that this issue of the Bulletin has been published, and would like to thank Karen Foy for her assistance. As you will read in the Bulletin the Detroit Garden Center was busy the past year continuing to bring programs and events to the members and guests. The calendar of events is beginning to grow for this year. We are looking for ideas for trips, classes and workshops. Please let us know what types of things you would like the Detroit Garden Center to offer to members and guests.
The Detroit Garden Center is having the same issues and problems all organizations and non profits are having - dwindling memberships, poor attendance at events, and remaining financially solvent. What are your thoughts on the Detroit Garden Center and how can we improve in the areas mentioned above? I would like to hear from you , so email or call.
Dequindre Cut Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to plant low gro sumac on the Native Planting Site, May 4, 2013 and May 11, 2103 both are Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You can park in the gated parking lot, just drive to the entrance at Wood-bridge just East of Orleans; someone will open the gate for you. Please bring a shovel and others to join us. The goal is to plant 20 plants each of the two days.
The regular volunteer days begin on Friday, May17th and continue on the 1st and 3rd Fridays, May through Sept.ember 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Please call or email with any questions!
Spring Trip June 5 - 9, 2013
Have you sent in your reservation form for the Garden Tour to Ohio and Pennsylvania? There is room for a few more travelers. A private garden has been added to Wednesday late afternoon near Cleveland. The committee is researching other private gardens in addition to those listed. Use links below for full details.. Hope you can join our merry group!
For a detailed trip itinerary, see the Garden Tours page or use link below to download / print a copy.
Download / Print Trip Itinerary
Please note, we have space available for 33 participants, please respond as soon as possible - reservations will be taken in the order they were received. Full payment is due May 5, 2013.
Dequindre Cut Native Plantings Dedication
September 20, 2013 turned out to be a lovely evening for the Dedication of the Native Plantings Project on the Dequindre Cut and the celebration of the Detroit Garden Center’s 80th Anniversary. 49 guests enjoyed lovely refreshments and beverages under a tent on the Dequindre Cut (a walking, jogging and biking trail that runs from Gratiot Avenue to Woodbridge Street and connects to the Detroit River Walk). 
Many of the fall native plants were in full bloom and the Indian and Little Blue Stem grasses were standing tall. We are very pleased with the progress of this project, and each year all the planning and hard work is becoming more and more visible.
The event helped to raise over $5,000, which will help with the purchasing of native plants and continued maintenance of the project. A big thank you for the planning committee for this very successful event: Liz Cheslock, Marcia Geibel, , Royanne Johnson, Mary McHale, Karen Seefelt, Ronald Smith and Eric VanPoucker. The following individuals helped on the day of the Dedication: Sue Auch, Dick Gruger, Donna McCosh, Rick Seefelt, and Marie Mainwaring.
Save The Date!
Annual Potluck Picnic! Wednesday, August 21
6 – 8 p.m. Tompkins’ Center in
Windmill Pointe Park
At the foot of Barrington Rd
On beautiful Lake St. Clair
Look for more info in the Summer Newsletter
Volume 65, No. 2
Spring 2013
2013 At a Glance
May 2013
June 2013
Spring Garden Tour
June 5-9, 2013
Saturday, June 15th
10 a.m. – noon
August 2013
Saturday, August 24
9 a.m. to noon
September 2013
Sunday, September 29
1 - 3 p.m.
Detroit Garden Center dues are renewed yearly in January.
Start out 2013 by renewing your dues and supporting our programs!
The Reservation Form includes a dues renewal section.
Thank you for your continuing support.
The Detroit Garden Center is a nonprofit educational institution serving metropolitan Detroit since 1932 in the areas of gardening, beautification and horticulture through lectures, tours, workshops, outreach programs and a horticulture library.
Happy Holidays
From the Board Of the Detroit Garden Center
Detroit Garden Center
1900 E. Jefferson, Suite 227
Phone: 313-259-6363 Fax:313-259-0107
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Detroit Garden Center is a 501c3 nonprofit volunteer organization serving metropolitan Detroit since 1932 in areas of gardening, beautification, and horticulture through lectures, tours, workshops, outreach programs, and an extensive horticulture library.