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Native Plants and Invasive Plants: Good vs Evil

If are not already using native plants in your garden, it’s time to start! There’s a wealth of resources available to home gardeners, and...

Fall Planted Bulb Pots Show Off in the Spring

According to the calendar, spring officially arrives in March with the Vernal Equinox, but here in Northern Michigan, March typically...

Trillium are Threatened with Extinction

Lovely three-petaled ephemeral spring plants can be found blooming in Michigan woodlands before deciduous trees are in full leaf....

Dealing with Deer in the Garden

Those of us who garden here in Northern Michigan have our challenges – one of the biggest being the ever-increasing deer population. Last...

Trade the Lawn for a Homegrown National Park

Fed up with invasive species and sterile landscapes, Douglas Tallamy urges Americans to go native and go natural. He wants his own ten...

Growing Winter Salads Indoors

Are you craving fresh salad greens? In mid-winter, the greens found in the grocery store often seem to wilt within a day or two –...

Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl Youth Poster Contest

The Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl Poster Contest is an annual tradition amongst elementary schools, scout troops, and youth groups across the...

Using Compost in the Garden

Composting is nature’s way of recycling. It is one of the most powerful actions we can take to reduce our trash, address climate change,...