1st Annual Gardening Conference: Beyond the Bloom
March 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Garden City High School Auditorium, 6500 Middlebelt Rd, Garden City, MI 48135
Join us for a full day of inspiration, learning, and connection at the Garden City Garden
Club’s first-ever gardening conference. “Beyond the Bloom” is designed for gardeners of
all ages and skill levels, from curious beginners to seasoned green thumbs.
Enjoy six engaging workshops focused on sustainable gardening practices, practical tips,
and creative ideas you can bring straight home to your own garden.
Breakfast refreshments and a full lunch are included with registration.
Featured speakers:
Christine Froehlich — New York State
Keynote Presentation: Gardening With What You Have
Bevin Cohen — Small House Farm, Michigan
Saving & Sharing Seeds
Michelle Alvarez — The Gangsta Garden, Monroe, MI
The Power of Native Plants and Creating Sanctuaries for Monarchs
Ken Polson — Southern Michigan Daylily Society
They’re Not Ditch Lilies Anymore!
Brian Hintz — Wild Birds Unlimited, Canton, MI
20 Top Feeder Birds of Michigan
Registration Information
Cost: $75.00
✔ Includes all workshops
✔ Breakfast refreshments
✔ Full lunch
Click here to Register.
