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Saving Birds Thru Habitat is a Michigan bird sanctuary

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 · 2 comments

Saving Birds Thru Habitat is located at 5020 N. Putnam Road in Omena on the Leelanau Peninsula near Grand Traverse Bay. Starting in 2001, this group...
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Gifts for Michigan gardeners

Friday, December 4th, 2009 · 2 comments

If there is a gardener on your gift list, here are some ideas to make your shopping easier. Image from Bionic Gloves Gloves You can hit a high note...
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The sycamore tree after the rain

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On Thursday, the front yard was raked clean of leaves. On Friday, the rain brought down a great many leaves from the single street tree. The street...
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Plan for next year's fall color

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There is some great color in the garden right now. I am taking notes on what I like so I can find room to plant more next spring. Here are some of my...
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Garden planning for the 2010 season

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Here in Michigan, we are raking leaves and cutting back perennials. The annuals have been pulled and put in the compost pile. Potted mums decorate...
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Scholarship available for horticulture students

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The Perennial Plant Association, located in Hilliard Ohio, will award five scholarships to college students who are currently enrolled in two- or...
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Stunning endorsement of bean crop by garden visitors

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I am growing vegetables with a group of organic gardeners. The beans are coming in and I need to pick them at least twice a week. On Saturday, (8/1) I...
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Enjoy authentically grown herbs and heirloom vegetables from Renaissance Acres

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Renaissance Acres Organic Herb Farm is located at 4450 Valentine Road in Whitmore Lake. They have grown and sold organic produce on their family farm...
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Gather the rosebuds for pressed flowers

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Since this is the season of blooms and fresh leaves, this is the season to cut and press flowers and leaves for crafting later on. Preserved Gardens...
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Old chairs will now support plants

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Turn folding chairs into unique plant supports that keep tall plants upright and happy.Find them in your basement or garage, or keep a watchful eye...
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