Michelle Feb 24, 20232 min readVirginia Creeper? Nope, meet Woodbine.Woodbine is often mistaken for Virginia Creeper. Let's get to know the real thing!
Michelle Feb 8, 20234 min readBarren 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 May 18, 20225 min readMeet the Rudbeckia Family - Black Eyed SusansHow to choose the right Black-eyed Susans for your garden and a coupon for the U.P.'s favorite!
Michelle Sep 5, 20213 min readPictures of An EcosystemPictures of the insects and wildlife from a season in the greenhouse.
Michelle Aug 8, 20212 min readStill Going StrongLate summer and early fall are perfect for planting perennials. Find out why you shouldn't fret the frost.
Michelle Aug 1, 20211 min readMonster MonarchsWe weren't planning on raising Monarch caterpillars in the greenhouse, but the Monarchs had other ideas!
Michelle Jul 31, 20212 min readGetting Ready for Fall PlantingGetting ready for fall planting of Michigan native perennial plants
Michelle Jul 6, 20211 min readWhat Native Plants DoLook at the amazing roots on this Tall Sunflower. Native plants grow great roots.
Michelle Jun 13, 20211 min readCaterpillars Caterpillars EverywherePictures of Monarch caterpillars on three kinds of milkweed and the inside scoop on which is their favorite. đ
Michelle Jun 8, 20214 min readGoldenrod Proven Innocent!Goldenrod is not the same as ragweed and doesn't cause allergies.
Michelle Apr 6, 20211 min readDevil's Bite - Make Room in Your GardenLooking for a plant that provides a slash of color to highlight your garden or enliven your meadow? Meet Devil's Bite
Michelle Mar 31, 20211 min readWhat have we done?Now those flats are carpeted with seedlings... Prairie Smoke, Pale Purple Cone, and Northern Blazing Star.