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...
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...
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...
Schools to Serve Michigan Fruit
Starting this fall, public school students in 114 districts will enjoy Michigan-grown fruit, thanks to a partnership with growers, Cherry Capital Foods, and Chartwells...
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...
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...
Shrubs: New Varieties!
Back in the old days, like when cars had “fins,” shrubs were just something you used in the yard to fill-in space. The rather...
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...
Visiting Trial Gardens Can Help You Choose Plants
Tired of using the same old plants in your garden and containers every year? Tired of buying plants that look great at the garden...