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National Garden Clubs, Inc., Central Region

Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc., District 5

Organized 1939 - Federated 1949

501(c)(3) Public Charity

Welcome to the Charlevoix Area Garden Club

The Mission of the club shall be to beautify the home and community, to cultivate a love and knowledge of trees, plants and flowers; and to foster friendship among its members.

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Upcoming Events

Veterans Day Program at the Blue Star Memorial

November 11, 2026, 11 am
Charlevoix, East Park

We will gather with elementary school students from St. Mary School at the Blue Star Memorial in Charlevoix's East Park to pay tribute to our Veterans.

The Blue Star Memorial was installed in 2018 as a part of the National Garden Clubs' program. The markers pay tribute to all the Armed Forces which defend our country, and they are a visible reminder of our love of gardening and our support for the Armed Forces of the USA.

December Member Luncheon

Tuesday, December 8, 2026, Noon
Grey Gables Restaurant, Charlevoix

Members will celebrate the season with their fellow gardeners during our annual holiday luncheon. We will reflect on the past year and celebrate the year ahead. Our 2027 Officers will be formally installed, and we will enjoy a lunch in a historic Charlevoix restaurant.

Members may purchase luncheon tickets online by CLICKING HERE

January Member Meeting

Tuesday, January 12, 2027, Noon
Charlevoix Public Library Community Room

Shake off the winter chill at our annual January Soup Luncheon. We will hear from our Presidents, Sue Thurow and Martha Rohr– as they share their goals for the new year. Bring your own soup bowl and spoon.

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Events

Growing Amaryllis

November 9, 2026 Red Lion Amaryllis from Holland Bulb Farms Native to Africa, the genus Amaryllis comes from the Greek word amarysso, which means "to sparkle." Bulbs were brought to Europe in the 1700s and have been known to bloom for up to 75 years. However, the amaryllis bulbs we commonly purchase and grow as houseplants are hybrids of the genus Hippeastrum and are native to Central and South America. Amaryllis flowers range from 4 to 10 inches in size and can be either sin

Combating Weeds in Your Garden Without Herbicides

April 15, 2026 Herbicides kill plants - or (for pre-emerent herbicides) prevent plant germination. Overspray from herbicide application will kill desirable plants. Water runoff from areas where herbicides are used can impact the water in the entire watershed. Herbicides can indirectly impact pollinators by eliminating habitat, and they have been shown to cause health problems in humans - including an increased rist of cancer. Levels of glyphosate have been found in soil, wate

Gardening to Protect Lake Charlevoix

March 11, 2026 At our March Membership Meeting we enjoyed a presentation by Tom Darnton, President of the Lake Charlevoix Association . Lake Charlevoix is the third largest lake in the state with a surface area of over 17,200 acres and 56 miles of shoreline. The maximum depth in the main basin is 122 feet and in the south arm, 58 feet. One of the primary goals of the Lake Charlevoix Association is to serve as an advocate for sensible and sustainable practices for lake use