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Native Plants in Moonlight: A Nighttime Pollinator Adventure
Pollinator Gardening is not just for butterflies. Check out our new Moon Garden!
Michelle
Feb 27 min read
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Virginia Creeper? Nope, meet Woodbine.
Woodbine is often mistaken for Virginia Creeper. Let's get to know the real thing!
Michelle
Feb 24, 20232 min read
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Barren Strawberry, Is Yours Native?
Non-native Barren Strawberry has been mistakenly sold at native plant nurseries out east for years. Here's how to tell the difference.
Michelle
Feb 8, 20234 min read
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Meet the Rudbeckia Family - Black Eyed Susans
How to choose the right Black-eyed Susans for your garden and a coupon for the U.P.'s favorite!
Michelle
May 18, 20225 min read
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Pictures of An Ecosystem
Pictures of the insects and wildlife from a season in the greenhouse.
Michelle
Sep 5, 20213 min read
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Still Going Strong
Late summer and early fall are perfect for planting perennials. Find out why you shouldn't fret the frost.
Michelle
Aug 8, 20212 min read
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Monster Monarchs
We weren't planning on raising Monarch caterpillars in the greenhouse, but the Monarchs had other ideas!
Michelle
Aug 1, 20211 min read
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Getting Ready for Fall Planting
Getting ready for fall planting of Michigan native perennial plants
Michelle
Aug 1, 20212 min read
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What Native Plants Do
Look at the amazing roots on this Tall Sunflower. Native plants grow great roots.
Michelle
Jul 6, 20211 min read
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Caterpillars Caterpillars Everywhere
Pictures of Monarch caterpillars on three kinds of milkweed and the inside scoop on which is their favorite. 🐛
Michelle
Jun 13, 20211 min read
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Goldenrod Proven Innocent!
Goldenrod is not the same as ragweed and doesn't cause allergies.
Michelle
Jun 8, 20214 min read
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Devil's Bite - Make Room in Your Garden
Looking for a plant that provides a slash of color to highlight your garden or enliven your meadow? Meet Devil's Bite
Michelle
Apr 6, 20211 min read
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What have we done?
Now those flats are carpeted with seedlings... Prairie Smoke, Pale Purple Cone, and Northern Blazing Star.
Michelle
Mar 31, 20211 min read
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