The Monroe County Horticulture Club originated with the county Master Gardener Association, hence our blog address, but it is open to any interested gardener in the area. It is a very informal group formed to enjoy meeting and working together to learn, exchange gardening information and also share horticultural knowledge with the public. Speakers are invited to monthly meetings from January through May and September to November. Tours are arranged of public and private gardens during the growing season, usually from June through August. Several members volunteer in the gardens around the MSU Extension office in Monroe where meetings are held, and in other public gardens and community beautification efforts. This blog and e-mail are the primary modes of communication.
The Monroe County Horticulture Club was formed by the Master Gardener Association when statewide policies prevented anyone not currently certified to be an association member. Several formerly certified gardeners shared interest in learning about gardening and enjoying group tours and projects, so the sponsored “club” allowed including them and also new horticulture enthusiasts in association activities. Since there has been no Master Gardener training in Monroe County after 2010, the number of actively certified Master Gardeners declined to the point that they turned their mission and assets over to the Horticulture Club. There are still a handful of certified Master Gardeners in the group and many who were once certified and have lots of gardening experience. “Work and learn” sessions in the demonstration gardens provide hands-on lessons in garden design and maintenance, plant identification, etc.. Meetings are usually held on the third Saturday of each month at 10 AM, often at the Monroe MSU Extension office, but most summer meetings are tours. The November meeting is on the second Saturday and includes a potluck brunch to wind up the year.
Monroe County is particularly rich in horticulture-related businesses and nearby resources, with a long history of interest in all kinds of gardening and superior plant production as well as native plant preservation. Monroe is the Floral City and known for preserving the American Lotus beds. Monroe Master Gardeners have been volunteering to assist the Monroe MSU Extension office with consumer horticulture education since the first class offered here in 1987.
Monroe County Master Gardener Association 
Question about meeting minutes:
Do we post or could we post meeting minutes to the members only part of the site? I had intended to go to the mtg yesterday, but got ill. — Peggy Z.
Peggy,
Great comment! Sue and I were just discussing having minutes of the meetings posted in the members only area, so that those who were unable to attend would know what was discussed. I missed the September meeting and had to ask a bunch of people what went with certain agenda items.
I don’t really know if this association prepares written minutes and the time-frame it would take to produce them. I had planned on contacting Paul regarding this after we work out a few glitches in archiving this material. Our program is basically for a one blog theme. Sue has managed to “split” the program into a separate “members only” blog from a post and comment POV. The problem is in archiving this material out of the general or public category retrieval system.
There was another two page Strategic Planning Report that Paul, Linda, and Karen circulated at the meeting, we thought should be posted…as it addresses the implications of what may happen if the office closes and other pertinent issues.
I am sorry you missed the meeting…Georgeann put on a very good class on easy to make herbal dishes and everyone thoroughly enjoyed her presentation. I guess we will keep you “posted” when we hear what we can do about your request. Get well!
Sounds like an interesting association. You must be busy at this time of year.
Hello Ms Harris,
Delighted to have you as the first foreign visitor to our site!
I just happened on your comment by chance, as you “appeared” in a part of our blog that is basically static and not active. I hope you will take the time to explore our other garden related articles…and give us some feedback.
I will reply to you in greater detail over the weekend, as you have a very unusual blog that is quite intriguing.
Best wishes,
Frank Deutsch
hey there and thank you for your info – I have certainly picked up anything new from right here.
I would like to send a flyer and registration forms for our 7th Annual Growing Great Gardens Seminar coming in March. I need an email address and would appreciate you passing it on the your members. I am the president of Taylor Garden Club and belong to Master Gardeners of Western Wayne County.
Nancy Smith 734-287-6851
Do you or the City of Monroe ever have garden tours of local gardens?
I am trying to find someone who can give me some advice on planting perennial grass plants.
I’m not sure if this is the correct format. If not
Can you please point me in the right direction?
Thank you – Faye Loop
Looking at doing a fairly large gardening project at the Bedford Township Library and hoping the Master Gardener’s of Monroe will be interested in volunteering. Please contact Jodi Russ at the library 734-847-6747 or via email below.
Thanks!
Hello, I am looking for someone to take a look at my tree. I am being told that it need to be cut down I hate the thought of losing my tree. I just don;t know what to do to save the tree, it does look like it’s dying. I have a cherry blossom tree.
Can anyone help me ? Do anyone know of someone who cant take a look at my tree before I have to cut it down. I really need a free service.
585-490-2748 contact.
Hi, my name is Clyde Trexler I have a obnoxious grass in my lawn. I mow approximately 12 acres and the state highway right away which has the same grasses. My question is how do I kill this grass without killing my turf grass. The grass has a very coarse blade and it creeps from a main root to another area and it gets another root system. It acts much like crab grass only a dark green color.
May we suggest you contact the MSU Extension “Ask the Expert” Here is a link with the information:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/outreach/ask-an-expert#:~:text=Ask%20an%20Expert%20-%20MSU%20Extension.%20Michigan%20State,of%20MSU%20directly%20to%20individuals%2C%20communities%20and%20businesses.
Monroe Master Gardeners,
Some of our Wild Ones members were requesting that an MG project be created to assign their hours to, for their Wild Ones community outreach efforts in the Monroe & Washtenaw County areas.
The Ann Arbor Wild Ones Chapter (A2WO) is dedicated to educating and advocating for biodiversity throughout the Huron River Valley and surrounding areas. We offer a variety of programs, tours, and special events throughout the year—promoting sustainable landscaping practices using plants native to our region.
Any guidance or help you can provide in getting an MG project established for their work would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Bob Hauser
And Arbor Wild One’s Membership Chair
https://annarbor.wildones.org/
What state is this website for? I’m not finding the state listed anywhere on the home page or the “about” page. Nearly every state has a Monroe county, which state is this?????
Michigan thank you for asking
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