Saugatuck Douglas Garden Club

Potluck at Fenn Valley Winery
2026-11-10 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Detroit) | Fenn Valley Winery, 6130 122nd Ave, Fennville, MI
Join us for a cozy luncheon at Fenn Valley Winery in Fennville, MI. Bring a dish to pass and enjoy wine tasting – possibly paired with chocolates for a sweet finish to the season.

Board Meeting
2026-11-09 09:30 - 11:30 | Patti Birkes
Hostess: Patti Birkes
Co-hostess: Carla Vacco

Board Meeting
2026-10-12 09:30 - 11:30 | Kelly Fox
Hostess: Kelly Fox
Co-hostess: Jan Baker

Cranberry Tour at DeGrandchamp Farms
2026-10-06 10:00 - 11:30 | DeGrandchamp Farms, 76241 14th Ave, South Haven, MI
Established in 1958, DeGrandchamp Farms, in South Haven, MI, has grown into a cherished multigenerational tradition. Known for their blueberries and cranberries, they welcome the public for Cranberry Harvest Day each October.

Garden Tour: Saugatuck Center for the Arts
2026-09-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St, Saugatuck, MI
Scotty Jacobs, resident gardener for the SCA, will lead a tour of the gardens at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts.
NOTE: the final date in September is not yet confirmed.

Board Meeting
2026-09-14 09:30 - 11:30 | Jane Dreyer
Hostess: Jane Dreyer
Co-hostess: Margo Bultman

Visit to Walter's Garden
2026-08-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Walter’s Garden, 1992 96th Ave, Zeeland, Michigan
A leading perennial wholesale business in Zeeland, Michigan, Walter’s Gardens is the primary supplier of Proven Winners perennials. Their contributions span from providing liners and bare root stock to trialing and selecting new varieties for the brand.

Summer Gathering
2026-07-20 16:00 - 18:00 | TBD

2026 Garden Walk Fundraiser
2026-07-18 10:00 - 16:00
Please join us for a tour of several area gardents to raise funds for 2 annual college scholarships for students from area high schools. Tickets are available for purchase beginning May 1, 2026.
The Garden Club also hosts a perennial plant sale, with plants donated by our members. In addition, there is a Hidden Treasures Sale for garden decor. The Perennial Plant Sale and Hidden Treasures Sale are held at the Old School House in Douglas, MI.
Tickets can be purchased in person at the following locations:
Farmhouse Deli
Huntree Nursery
The Glenn Store
Jonker’s Garden

Board Meeting
2026-07-13 09:30 - 11:30 | Mary Ann Landefeld
Hostess: Mary Landefeld
Co-Hostess: Kathy Olsen

New Member Party
2026-06-22 18:00 - 20:00 | TBD
Join us to welcome new Garden Club members!

Visit to Great Lake Ornamentals
2026-06-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Great Lakes Ornamentals, 2117 68th St, Fennville, MI
Eric Morrow is our host at Great Lakes Ornamentals, LLC.They offer complete residential landscape design and installation services. They provide a broad selection of specifmen quality, Michigan acclimated, shade, flowering and coniferous evergreen trees.

Board Meeting
2026-06-08 09:30 - 11:30 | Carol Brodie
Hostess: Carol Brodie
Co-Hostess: Connie Dean

Pest Control Presentation
2026-05-12 10:00 | Old School House
Terry, the Service and Sales Manager of Empire in Holland, Michigan, brings two decades of expertise since joining in 2006. His deep understanding of insect behavior and pest challenges makes him an invaluable resource in the field.

Board Meeting
2026-05-11 09:30 - 11:30 | Margaret VanderPlas
Hostess: Margaret Vanderplas
Co-Hostess: Claudia Burg

Arbor Day Workshop
2026-04-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Huntree Nursery
The Arbor Day Workshop brings an awareness of Arbor Day to kindergarten and pre-k children. Volunteers bag seedlings to deliver to schools for children to bring home for planting on Arbor Day. This is an easy, fun, and worthwhile activity that the Garden Club has sponsored for several years. Please contact Carla Vacco if you are interested in participating.

Welcome Back Tea
2026-04-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Saugatuck Women’s Club, 303 Butler Street, Saugatuck, MI, 49453, United States
Come and celebrate the start of our Garden Club season. There will be a volunteer for activities, and to renew friendships and make new friends.

Board Meeting
2026-04-13 09:30 - 11:30 | Virginia Stuart
Hostess: Virginia Stuart
Co-Hostess: Ellen Donovan

Saugatuck Center for the Arts Garden Tour
2026-02-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St, Saugatuck, MI
Scotty Jacobs, resident gardener for the Saugatuck Center for the Arts (SCA) will host of tour of the gardens.
Date in September, 2026, TBD

A CANDY CANE CHRISTMAS PARTY
2025-12-08 17:30 - 20:30 | Saugatuck Yacht Club, 15 Park St., Saugatuck, MI
A Candy Cane Christmas Party
By the Saugatuck Douglas Garden Club
Monday, December 8
5:30-8:30pm
Saugatuck Yacht Club
15 Park St. Saugatuck
You are invited to join fellow members and significant others for an evening of holiday merriment. Appetizers, buffet dinner, dessert and non-alcoholic beverages (BYOB if you prefer something more ‘spirited’) are included in the ticket price of $35.00/person.
Tickets may be purchased by check or credit card through the SDGC website (saugatuckdouglasgardenclub.com).
RSVP deadline – Dec. 1
In the spirit of giving please bring a box (or boxes) of candy canes – standard size – not minis. The candy canes will be delivered to Children First Lakeshore (CFL)- a nonprofit organization dedicated to feeding children affected by food insecurity and hunger throughout Allegan County. The candy canes will be included in weekend backpacks distributed by CFL volunteers to over 340 children, so please be generous! And thank you for adding a little extra holiday cheer for these children!
If you want to pay by credit card click on EVENTS on our home page and pay there. If you want to pay by check please complete the form that was emailed to you.

Southwest MI Land Conservancy
2025-11-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Old School House
Wau-Ke-Na, The William Erby Smith Preserve

Board Meeting
2025-11-10 09:30 - 11:30 | Virginia Stuart

Jonkers discussion on spring bulbs
2025-10-20 10:30 - 12:30 | Old School House
Join us for a vibrant celebration of spring at our Spring Sprouts and Daffodil Day! After gathering for a group meeting at the Old School House, we will enjoy an insightful lecture from Jonkers focused on planting bulbs.

Following the meeting, the membership will head out to several local sites designated by our municipal department to plant a variety of spring selections in the community. This is a wonderful opportunity to beautify our surroundings and contribute to the arrival of spring blooms. Come ready to dig in and make a difference!

Board Meeting
2025-10-13 09:30 - 11:30 | Jane Dreyer

Overhiser Orchards
2025-09-15 10:00 - 12:00
We will explore Mud Lake Farm: A Guided Tour of Sustainable Agriculture

Join us for an enlightening tour of Mud Lake Farm, a family-owned working farm located at 3411 Ottogan Street, Hudsonville, Michigan. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear, as the terrain can be muddy.

This immersive experience includes a guided walking tour showcasing the farm’s innovative agricultural systems and the natural development of their food and beverages. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the farm’s greenhouses, learning about the various plants and growing techniques used.

The tour concludes with a delightful tasting of non-alcoholic cordials, offering a unique chance to sample the farm’s handcrafted beverages. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with nature and understand the roots of sustainable farming!

Parking…They are located 1/4 mile west of 32nd Avenue just past the “ROAD ENDS” sign. Please park in front of the barn and meet at the Farm Shop. MU

Board Meeting
2025-09-08 09:30 - 11:30 | Merijean Webb, 2600 Lakeshore Dr., Fennville, MI, 49408

Bonsai Demonstration
2025-08-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Chris Brown Residence, 3621 Bay View Drive, Allegan, MI, 49010, United States
Chris Brown will explain and demonstrate Bonsai basics. We will also view his extensive Bonsai collection and garden.

Board Meeting
2025-08-11 09:30 - 11:30

SDGC Garden Tour & Plant Sale
2025-07-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Old School House
Our Garden Tour features 6 beautiful gardens. Tickets are $15 + $2 service charge. In addition to the garden tour, we have a Plant and Treasures Sale at the Old School House in Douglas.

Board Meeting
2025-07-14 09:30 - 11:30 | Lauri Sullivan, 2420 Lakeshore Dr., Fennville, MI, 49408
