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ESCANABA -- The registration deadline for the 22nd annual Bay de Noc Gardening Conference in Escanaba is Thursday. The event, set for Saturday, April 30, at Bay College, will feature eight different classes on a variety of yard and garden topics.
Participants can choose to attend four classes at this day-long conference. "Smart Lawns for Bees and Beauty" will be presented by Rebecca Krans, Michigan State University Extension horticultural educator. Dr. Dave Gafner will discuss shrubs and landscape design. He will also teach a class on orchids.
Other conference topics include shade gardening, growing miniature gardens, and vining-type vegetables. Joe Kaplan, director of Common Coast, will present "Planting a Future for Birds"; and Bill Van Kosky from Marquette will talk about growing clematis.
The cost of the program is $40 per person, which includes morning refreshments, box lunch, and up to four classes. Only pre-paid registrations postmarked by Thursday will be accepted. Attendance is limited to the first 100 registrants.
Brochures can be picked up in the Escanaba area at Tractor Supply, Mel's Lawn and Garden, Wickert Floral, Pam's Petals, Escanaba Downtown Development Authority, and the Bonifas Arts Center.
In the Marquette area, brochures are available at Flower Works, and Forsbergs...a New Leaf.
To receive a printable pdf of the brochure by email, contact DeltaCountyMGA@gmail.com or private message an email address on the event's Facebook page, Bay de Noc Gardening Conference.
For a registration brochure or more information call, text or leave message at 906-398-8145. The program is open to anyone with an interest in gardening, regardless of experience. The program also qualifies for Master Gardener educational credit.
This event is sponsored by the Delta County Master Gardener Association, MSU-E Master Gardeners, Bay College and the Bay de Noc Gardening Association.