Articles tagged: gardening tips
MSU Extension: Quick tips to prepare for next year's garden
Posted: Sep 20, 2010Even though you might be buried in fresh tomatoes and whale-sized squash, it's time to think about preparing next year's garden to make sure you enjoy the bounty next year. Cydney Steeb, Master Gardener Coordinator ... Read more »
home & garden: Fall gardening tips: storing perennials, preparing for winter, planting trees and shrubs
Posted: Sep 14, 2010Fall is a great time to divide plants, plant bulbs, trees and shrubs and otherwise get the garden ready for winter. I've gathered some cool information, tips and even videos for you. Read more »
Backyard beekeeping's popularity leaves one veteran of the hobby stumped
Posted: Jul 31, 2010Sam Parise, sometimes known as Sam the Bee Man, took time from selling honey, jam and produce at the Ypsilanti Farmers’ Market on Saturday to offer a warning to people who want to get into ... Read more »
home & garden: A ray of sunshine for Michigan: the native grey-headed coneflower
Posted: Jul 27, 2010As you drive around the countryside, or visit natural or planted prairies or butterfly gardens, there is a very good chance you’ll encounter a relatively tall plant that is cheery in spite of its drooping ... Read more »
Landscaping your yard with native plants
Posted: Jul 20, 2010Are you tired of watering your annuals and perennials? Consider making the shift to landscaping your yard with native plants. These plants are adapted to the Michigan climate so, once established, they are much lower ... Read more »
Wildcrafting: Purslane is easy to grow and easy to find, with great benefits
Posted: Jul 18, 2010At the NW corner of Liberty and Main streets, purslane grows through a crack while the hanging basket attracts the eye. How did flaxseed end up with all the good press? Purslane, Portulaca oleracea contains ... Read more »
home & garden: How does your garden grow? Our family's attempt at gardening
Posted: Jul 14, 2010Many years ago, we had a garden. The kids loved it, especially harvesting the big tomatoes or the zucchini. I remember my girls using their shirts to hold all of the tomatoes that they had ... Read more »
New biocontrol for Japanese beetles: Gardeners can take some home to release in garden
Posted: Jul 13, 2010On July 28, Michigan State University is hosting a Japanese Beetle Biocontrol Field Day at the Tollgate Research and Extension Farm in Novi. Entomologist Dr. David Smitley and horticulturists Mary Wilson and Bob Bricault will ... Read more »
home & garden: Garden walks: Small cost, big ideas
Posted: Jun 29, 2010Garden walks are a fun, inexpensive way to see some great plants and get some great ideas. Now, I know what you're thinking: "But, Monica, there is no way I'm ever going to have a ... Read more »
Backyard gardening on Ann Arbor's west side: tips on growing garlic and more
Posted: Jun 19, 2010This spring has been as wet and warm as I can remember in the seven years since I’ve been gardening. These exemplary conditions for seed germination have fostered bountiful growth and early harvest in my ... Read more »
Odds & Ends Garden Tips: Free coffee grounds, mini watering cans and recycling at Ann Arbor Farmers Market
Posted: Jun 15, 2010Today I'm sharing some cool events around town and some helpful garden tips. Read more »
Welcome to Garden Faerie's Musings
Posted: Jun 08, 2010Welcome to Garden Faerie's Musings, a new gardening blog here at AnnArbor.com. I'll be sharing my gardening experiences with you, from everyday garden care to gardening events and trips, all in a light-hearted manner. I'll ... Read more »
Composting: from fork to farm
Posted: May 25, 2010Corinna writes a series titled Farm to Fork detailing her visits to local farms; she could not resist the pun reversal. When I was a child I was encouraged to throw my apple core onto ... Read more »
home & garden: Backyard gardening on Ann Arbor's West Side: tomato time!
Posted: May 22, 2010There is a tremendous amount of information available about gardening. However helpful this may be, it can also become overwhelming and stressful. Gardening to me is a joyful process of trial and error. Yes, I do ... Read more »
home & garden: Backyard gardening on Ann Arbor's West Side: compost, a cold frame and sharing gardening ideas
Posted: May 08, 2010Hi, I’m Kevin Dorn, back with the second installment of the biweekly garden blog. Thank you for reading and commenting on the first installment; I am thrilled with the level of interest and excitement about ... Read more »
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