We kept hearing the term witches' brooms. Dennis explained how sometimes a tightly congested formation of foliage occurs.
What's a Witches' Broom by Tonja Nudi
Attracting and Supporting Bluebirds in Michigan
Kurt Hagemeister, President, Michigan Bluebird Society presented 'Attracting Bluebirds in Michigan' at the MGAWC February membership meeting.
Because of habitat loss, environmental pollution, and competition of non-native bird species such as House Sparrows and European Starlings, bluebirds have suffered large declines compared to their original numbers, but bluebirds have been shown to thrive in areas where there is human-provided housing that is actively monitored. (source: michiganbluebirds.org)
Visit the Michigan Bluebird Society's website to learn how to support the Michigan bluebird population, http://michiganbluebirds.org/
Henry Ford Estate Garden Restoration
Karen Marzonie, Director of Landscapes, Henry Ford Estate-Fair Lane spoke to us about some of the history of the Henry Form Estate (HFE). Outdoor projects include the Tea House plantings, a Garden Market Sale in May, a Garden Symposium in June and the Dearborn Symphony on the Lawn in September. Our donation made possible the restoration of the Garden Gate Door, which had to be completely reconstructed and painted back to its original color.