Create Tasty Centerpieces With Veggies From Your Own Garden
When most people think of centerpieces they think of flowers, but not Tim Latimer, a certified florist and floral design instructor at Michigan State...
Plants for a Cause
Tis’ the season for giving, as is apparent by the pleas that appear in our mailboxes from worthwhile charities this time of year. Gardeners...
Telling a Story of Food
As an avid gardener, “localvore” (one who likes to shop locally), and member of Cloverland Electric Cooperative, I’m interested in the goings-on at the...
Grow Your Own Grapes
Michigan grapes are not just for juice and jam anymore!
There’s never been a better time to grow grapes in Michigan, even in the chilly...
Dairy Doo
Healthy food requires healthy soil. And, like a good recipe for a scrumptious meal, you need the right ingredients. If you’re a follower of...
The Garden Buddy System
Some vegetables, herbs and flowers protect and feed each other when grown side-by-side.
Have you ever noticed how one vegetable plant can fail in one...
Tree Stumps Can Make A Princely Garden
Next time a storm knocks over a tree in your yard or a neighbor’s, think like a prince…Prince Charles, that is. The Prince of...
What’s for School (or Your) Lunch?
School lunches can include local food, and be healthy and waste-free too!
School is back in swing, and lunches may have already become repetitive and...