Plant Material Resources
There are many local nurseries involved in the “Cultivating Our Community” project that carry the official plant palette as well as an array of perennials, shrubs and trees for your landscaping projects. Knowledgeable staff can answer your individual questions.
Frost Gardens
6308 Torrey Road
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 655-2326
Haddon Nursery, Inc.
14439 Eddy Lake Road
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 869-4856 or (810) 629-2806
Walker Farms & Greenhouse
5253 E. Atherton Road
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 743-0260
www.walkersfarm.com
WoJo’s
7360 E. Court Street
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 658-9221
www.wojos.com
Community Resources
Keep Genesee County Beautiful partners with other organizations who have a variety of focus areas, some of which include recycling, education, community development, citizen services, tree sales and acquisition of vacant property.
Applewood
(810) 233-3031
www.applewood.org
Applewood was built in 1916 as a self-sustaining farm for the Charles Stewart Mott family and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. The home and grounds encompass approximately 34 acres that include an orchard with 29 varieties of heritage apples and 18 acres that are extensively landscaped. The original gatehouse, barn and chicken coop complete the estate.
AT&T
A new partnership in 2009, KGCB works with AT&T to increase participation in phone book recycling. Call 1-800-953-4400 and provide your zip code to receive automated information about where to recycle your old phone books.
Flint Farmers’ Market
(810) 232-1399
www.flintfarmersmarket.com
The market participates in three Cultivating Our Community projects on their property and serves as a development site for a vegetable garden. KGCB along with a market vendor, planted a “living sculpture” garden at the market in 2009 with a grant from Scotts Miracle Gro.
Genesee Area Landscape and Nursery Association (GALNA)
www.galna.org
The Genesee Area Landscape and Nursery Association (GALNA) provides a comprehensive business directory related to all your gardening needs including plant selection, design, construction, and purchase or rental of supplies to maintain your landscape.
Genesee Conservation District
(810) 230-8766 ext. 3
www.geneseeconservation.org
The Conservation District educates citizens about conservation through wildlife habitat improvement and forestry. As part of KGCB’s tree palette, a list of compatible trees was developed for inclusion in the Conservation District’s twice yearly sale, which offers native trees, shrubs and perennials.
Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission
(810) 257-3185
www.co.genesee.mi.us
GCMPC partners with KGCB to provide recycling outreach, and assists in organizing the biannual HHW collections. In addition to solid waste management, their major program areas are transportation and community development. Visit their website to find out about programs for individuals and/or organizations, including the HOME program, block grants, home improvement program, Ride Share and senior services such as legal assistance, meals and day care.
Genesee County Land Bank
(810) 257-3088
www.thelandbank.org
The Genesee County Landbank has taken the lead in stabilizing neighborhoods and revitalizing the City of Flint and surrounding communities. Through partnerships with public, private and non-profit entities, the Landbank encourages re-use of more than 7,000 residential, commercial, and industrial properties it has acquired through the new tax foreclosure process since its inception in 2002. Visit their website for information about the Side Lot Transfer and Clean and Green programs as well as housing renovation and demolition.
Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission
(810) 736-7100
www.geneseecountyparks.org
The GCPRC is a Cultivating Our Community participant and uses the plant palette in park projects. Learn about a variety of volunteer opportunities at the county parks and how to participate in Adopt-a-Park by clicking on the Volunteer link on their website. Also visit their website to find out about activities at county parks and to register for programs.
Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce
(810) 600-1404
www.thegrcc.com
The Chamber works to advance initiatives that aid its members in the growth and development of their businesses and/or organizations. KGCB works with the chamber to develop business partnerships in beautification projects.
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
(517) 373-2090
www.michigan.gov/mdot
In addition to participating in the Cultivating Our Community program, MDOT is incorporating the KGCB plant and tree palette in all future Genesee County enhancement projects. Visit their website to find information about the Adopt-a-Highway program, winter travel advisory reports, freeway lane closures, ferry companies, winter driving tips and to report potholes on freeways.
Michigan State University Extension - Genesee County
(810) 244-8500
www.msue.msu.edu
The MSU Extension provides informal education in the areas of agriculture, horticulture, and natural resources for children, youth and families. Resources include the Genesee County Master Gardener’s program, soil testing, and MSU Extension Master Gardener Hotline.
Michigan State University Extension Master Gardener Hotline
(810) 244-8548
Call this number for the plant and pest hotline and for information about Master Gardener classes.
United Way of Genesee County
(810) 232-8121
www.unitedwaygenesee.org
United Way of Genesee County serves as the fiscal sponsor for the KGCB program. They serve as a leader in performance based philanthropy in Genesee County. Donations are invested in programs that serve Youth, Families, Older Adults and Basic Needs (food, clothing, shelter).