Even 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 at the Michigan State University Extension service, has prepared a tip sheet of steps to ...
Fall 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.
Sam 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 the beekeeping hobby. Decades of dealing with bees have taught him that the pastime can sting.
As 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 character. It’s blooming now, and has striking, up to 3 inch-long lemon-yellow petals that fall ...
Are 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 maintenance than many exotic , horticultural plants. Native plants also provide food and habitat for ...
At 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 abundant amounts of alpha-linolenic acid, one of the prized omega-3 fatty acids. Purslane has been ...
Many 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 gathered. As the years passed, we lost our way and gardening didn't happen. Until this ...
On 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 speak about a pathogen that infects Japanese beetles to reduce their population size. Attendees will ...
Garden 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 greenhouse or a garden anywhere near as nice as those on walks!" Yeah, well, neither ...
This 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 garden. We’ve been eating beautiful lettuce, peas, carrots, garlic flowers, shungiku and greens in the ...
Today I'm sharing some cool events around town and some helpful garden tips.
Welcome 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 chat about what's happening in my garden, provide tips, share photos, reminisce about spectacular successes ...
Corinna 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 the dirt - a thrill for a city child. My grandparents taught me to take ...
There 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 heed advice and respect wisdom; but above all I enjoy myself. The past two weeks have ...
Hi, 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 gardening in our community. Some ideas that came up in the comments on my first ...
Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com AnnArbor.com's partner news site MLive.com is on a quest to find the best barbecue in ......
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