Monroe County Master Gardener Association

By Jennie S, photo by Gail K.
First meeting of 2019-Welcome Josh from Four Star

Speaking off the cuff, without his power point presentation, but with great plants as props, Josh Miller held us spellbound and stayed after noon to answer the many questions.

He gave tips on choosing and managing plants in landscapes and containers as he described selection criteria and disease management on several types of plants.

Then he shared benefits and drawbacks of several of the horticulture related careers he has had before accepting a management position at Four Star Greenhouse. He credited business education at MCCC along with his landscape degree from Owens and experience working for large nurseries for his successes at Toledo Botanical Gardens and in his current job.


He gave us good advice regarding our beautification projects, both in choosing and siting plants as well as fertilizing. And, he had brought enough plants for a great turnout, so those who came took home more than one. Most had a nice basil plant he says will make the best indoor plant of any basil if you grow it dry and in the best light you can give it. There were also samples of supertunias, calibrachoa, coleus, a new landscape gomphrenia and sedum that will make those who missed the meeting jealous of those who came and got 2 or 3!