The Monroe Master Gardener Association was formed in 1995 and is run for and by active Master Gardeners. The purpose of the Master Gardener Association is to provide a forum for Master Gardener volunteers to meet on a regular basis, exchange information and continue to share their knowledge and love of horticulture with the community, through volunteer service. We plan educational sessions, work days, tours, potlucks and so on, to help members meet their continuing requirements and have more fun doing it.
“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. Our Monroe program is part of the statewide Michigan Master Gardener Program. Jennie Stanger is the retired coordinator, now a Master Gardener volunteering to serve as an interim Master Gardener coordinator.
For meeting details, articles, volunteer & educational opportunities see the current Master Gardener Association newsletter (from Home page, or Newsletters page at left.) 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.
MASTER GARDENERS’ MISSION STATEMENT
“Biological environments are essential to life. Michigan State University is a primary provider of plant research and education, dedicated to the preservation and enrichment of life. The Master Gardener program, available to all citizens of Michigan, is designed to develop a cadre of Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) volunteers trained in horticulture. Their knowledge and skills related to basic plant science and home gardening enables these volunteers to improve the quality of life in their communities. This is accomplished by increasing people’s appreciation for and use of plants and by providing them with instruction on growing plants using environmentally sound practices.”
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/