Growing with Master Gardeners Conference: All-day educational program for environmentalists and gardeners of all levels. With keynote speakers, classes, shopping and lunch. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. University of Michigan Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen, Dearborn. $40. Material fee for hands-on classes not included in registration fee. Download online registration and submit with payment. Space is limited. 734-768-6860. www.mgawc.org.
Yardeners of St. Clair Shores Fall Plant Exchange: Tailgate party in the parking lot. Please label all plants. 9-11 a.m. Sat. St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 E. Eleven Mile, St. Clair Shores. 586-415-7110.
Michigan State African Violet Society Semiannual Display and Sale: Free seminar at 11:30 a.m. Experts will be on hand all day to provide growing tips. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro, Ann Arbor. Free. Recently installed parking meters charge $1.20 an hour with a max of $5 per day. LynnAllen0413@comcast.net .
Planting Spring-Flowering Bulbs: The variety of bulbs and tips on proper planting techniques and care will be discussed. 10 a.m. Sat. English Gardens. Free. www.englishgardens.com.
• 7345 Grand River, Brighton. 810-534-5059.
• 4901 Coolidge, Royal Oak. 248-280-9500.
• 6370 Orchard Lake, West Bloomfield. 248-851-7506.
• 22650 Ford, Dearborn Heights. 313-278-4433.
• 44850 Garfield, Clinton Twp. 586-286-6100.
• 155 N. Maple, Ann Arbor. 734-332-7900.
• 22501 Kelly, Eastpointe. 586-771-4200.
Gardening with Ornamental Grasses: Learn how grasses can enhance your sunny or shady gardens throughout the year. 10 a.m. Sat. Telly’s Greenhouse, 3301 John R, Troy. $5. Register online. 248-689-8735. www.tellys.com.
Invasive Plant Workday #2: Remove non-native invasive plants at the nature center. A great opportunity for community service hours and master gardener hours. Bring work gloves and water. 1 p.m. Sun. Seven Ponds Nature Center, 3854 Crawford, Dryden. 810-796-3200. www.sevenponds.org.
Metro Detroit Hosta Society: “Hybridizing for Young and Old” by American Hosta Society President Doug Bielstein. 7 p.m. Mon. First United Methodist Church, 1589 W. Maple, Birmingham. Guests welcome. Hgold2843@comcast.net.
Dill Wreath Workshop: Participants will wind a base of dill stems and prepare it for decorating with fresh herbs. With Judy Cornellier. 10 a.m. Sept. 29. Telly’s Greenhouse, 3301 John R, Troy. $15. Register online. 248-689-8735. www.tellys.com.
Basics of Landscape Design: Learn how to create an exceptional landscape with tips from professionals. 10 a.m. Sept. 29. English Gardens. Free. www.englishgardens.com.
• 7345 Grand River, Brighton. 810-534-5059.
• 6370 Orchard Lake, West Bloomfield. 248-851-7506.
• 4901 Coolidge, Royal Oak. 248-280-9500.
• 22650 Ford, Dearborn Heights. 313-278-4433.
• 44850 Garfield, Clinton Twp. 586-286-6100.
• 22501 Kelly, Eastpointe. 586-771-4200.
• 155 N. Maple, Ann Arbor. 734-332-7900.
Northville Novi Garden Club meeting: “Winterizing Your Garden” by Lisa Steinkopf. 6:30 p.m. social, 7 p.m. meeting Oct. 8. Northville Art House, 215 W. Cady, Northville. Membership: $25 single, $35 couple. Connie: 248-380-0500. http://gardenersnorthville-novi.org.
Ecological Volunteer Workday: Help collect native prairie grass seeds. Tools, gloves, water and snacks provided. Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. 3-5 p.m. Oct. 9. Oakwoods Metropark, 32911 Willow, New Boston. Free. Contact for more information and register by Oct. 8. Allison Esper: 810-227-2757, ext. 6086.
Troy Garden Club: “Trees for the Urban Landscaper,” with Mike Barger, owner of Mike’s Tree Surgeon. 11:45 a.m. check in, noon light lunch, 1 p.m. guest speaker Oct. 10. Big Beaver United Methodist Church, 3753 John R, Troy. Visitors welcome. $7 guest donation. Reservations. 248-879-7363. www.troygardenclubmi.com.
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