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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


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


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


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


Pictures of An Ecosystem
Pictures of the insects and wildlife from a season in the greenhouse.

Michelle
Sep 5, 20213 min read


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


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


Getting Ready for Fall Planting
Getting ready for fall planting of Michigan native perennial plants

Michelle
Jul 31, 20212 min read


What Native Plants Do
Look at the amazing roots on this Tall Sunflower. Native plants grow great roots.

Michelle
Jul 6, 20211 min read


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


Goldenrod Proven Innocent!
Goldenrod is not the same as ragweed and doesn't cause allergies.

Michelle
Jun 8, 20214 min read


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


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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