Articles tagged:garden faerie

Posted: Mon Apr 30 9:30 a.m. by Monica Milla AnnArbor.com Community Contributor

Lots of plant sales are coming up in the greater Ann Arbor area in the next month. Sales hosted by local community gardening organizations and garden clubs provide healthy, hardy plants, most grown right in our area, at good prices. The proceeds also benefit gardening programs in our community.

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Posted: Mon Apr 16 4:44 p.m. by Monica Milla AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Pre-order heirloom tomatoes, basil, and peppers through April 21 from Project Grow Plant Sale

Project Grow will host its annual plant sale on May 12 and May 19 outside the People's Food Co-Op in Ann Arbor. If you want to make sure you get a certain variety, or don't want to drive and park downtown, you can pre-order heirloom tomatoes, hot and sweet peppers, ...

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Posted: Tue Apr 3 4:58 p.m. by Monica Milla AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Eight great garden tips and tricks

I've always gardened in a way that saves time, money, and resources, and I'm eager to share my tips and tricks with you.

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Posted: Tue Mar 20 4:04 p.m. by Monica Milla AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Exchange garden seeds at Project Grow Seed Swap on March 25

Due to popular demand, Project Grow and Ann Arbor 350 are hosting a second seed swap this season on Sunday, March 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Downtown Home and Garden.

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Posted: Wed Feb 8 3:09 p.m. by Monica Milla AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Trade your garden seeds at Project Grow Seed Swap on Feb. 18

Get a jump on the growing season by attending a seed swap on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Downtown Home and Garden. The swap is hosted by Project Grow in partnership with Ann Arbor 350.

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Posted: Mon Jan 16 8:11 a.m. by Monica Milla AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Tips for a mixed flower border

Last week, I attended a presentation on practical mixed flower borders by Janet Macunovich at the Dexter Garden Club. Janet is a professional gardener with 30 years of experience, and she shared a wealth of information. I'm going to cover a few highlights for you!

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Posted: Fri Nov 25 3:05 p.m. by Monica Milla AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Holiday events abound at gardens around lower Michigan

Gardens are just as much fun to visit during the holiday season as they are during the growing season. Many area gardens offer indoor and outdoor holiday lights, displays and events.

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Posted: Wed Nov 23 7 a.m. by Monica Milla AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Experience a German Christmas market at KindleFest on December 2

A German Christmas market at Kerrytown's KindleFest on Dec. 2 features a bonfire, s'mores, a children's lantern parade, carolers, and traditional German food, mulled wine, and gifts. St. Nikolaus and badboy sidekick Krampus also make an appearance.

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Posted: Fri Sep 2 4:28 p.m. by Monica Milla AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
America's oldest seed company is in danger of closing

America's oldest seed company, D. Landreth, which has been in business since 1784, is in danger of having to close its doors forever on Sept. 30. But there's something you can do to help. The D. Landreth Seed Co. was founded in 1784 and has introduced many flowers and vegetables ...

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Posted: Fri Aug 12 7:45 a.m. by Monica Milla AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Ypsilanti Garden Walk showcases wide variety of gardening styles August 20

The 2011 Ypsilanti Garden Walk is coming up on Saturday, Aug. 20, from noon to 5 p.m. Don't miss your chance to see six late-summer gardens.

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Posted: Thu Aug 4 4:44 p.m. by Monica Milla AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Plastic bins, old drawers, and used containers make great garden pots

Whether you have limited space, beds overflowing with flowers, or limited sunny spots, you can still grow vegetables — just plant them in containers. This doesn't have to be expensive, and now is a great time to gather large containers.

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Posted: Mon Jul 4 8:29 p.m. by Monica Milla AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Cut back chrysanthemums now for more fall blooms

Independence Day is a good time to cut the buds off chrysanthemums to create more and lusher blooms in fall.

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Posted: Fri May 13 9:55 a.m. by Monica Milla AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Share your extra plants at garden swap in Ann Arbor

Are some of your plants outgrowing your space, or are you just in the mood for something new? If so, start dividing, digging up and labeling your extras and attend a free community plant swap on May 21 in Ann Arbor.

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Posted: Thu May 5 5:55 a.m. by Monica Milla AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Find what you need for your garden at local plant sales

If you're looking to add some plants to your garden this year, stop by one of the many plant sales in our area, starting this Friday.

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Posted: Fri Apr 8 5:55 a.m. by Monica Milla AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Project Grow plant sale coming up, pre-order heirloom tomato, pepper, basil plants now

Project Grow will host its annual plant sale on May 21 and May 28 at the People's Food Co-Op in Ann Arbor. In case you can't wait that long or don't want to drive downtown, you can pre-order heirloom tomatoes, hot and sweet peppers, and basil plants now through May ...

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