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Consider nature when designing your garden

Published on October 18, 2024
Canadian Garden Study Tour brings nature’s design to foreground.
Add common milkweed to your garden to make colorful insects happy

Published on September 30, 2024
Milkweed plants can serve as host to many kinds of interesting insects.
This bug’s stink is worse than its bite

Published on September 13, 2024
Green sting bugs may appear in large numbers, but generally don’t cause significant damage in Michigan gardens and landscapes.
Bark to bloom: Michigan’s native dogwoods

Published on August 26, 2024
There is a dogwood for almost every garden.
Enjoying the fireflies this summer? Thank a snail

Published on August 21, 2024
Before they become fireflies, these beetles spend their immature stage as predators of garden pests.
Butterfly gardening basics

Published on August 1, 2024
Creating a safe haven to attract butterflies can be a joyful hobby that is good for the environment. Here are some key tips for butterfly gardening success.
Not just for monarchs! Milkweed is a vital food source for milkweed tussock moth caterpillars

Published on July 23, 2024
Milkweed tussock moth caterpillars should be welcome diners on your milkweed plants.
Native plants suitable to grow near a drainfield?

Published on June 2, 2024
Landscaping over your Septic system whether a formal garden or informal one can be tricky. You want to have a beautiful yard but not at the expense of damaging your onsite waste water system.
Register for Plant Quest 2024, a favorite winter webinar series for Midwest gardeners

Published on December 21, 2023
Join the hunt for garden-worthy trees and shrubs, perfect perennials, amazing annuals and natives to nurture during the 2024 Plant Quest webinar series starting Jan. 8.
Drive-by botany: Joe Pye weed and ironweed

Published on August 24, 2023
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in mid-August 2023.