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How to Create Toad Habitat
Why you should welcome toads to your yard

Celina
Feb 10, 20249 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


Still Monarching
Update on the Monarch hoard in our greenhouse, feasting on Michigan native milkweeds.

Michelle
Aug 4, 20211 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
Aug 1, 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


Native Plants Are Toad-Approved
A toad decided to bed down in our native bluestem grass. Normally a prairie species, it’s damp from all the rain and quite to his liking.

Michelle
Jun 24, 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


Peep if You Love Native Plants
One of the benefits of growing pesticide-free native plants is that you don't have to worry about the health of spring peepers you find...

Michelle
Apr 9, 20211 min read
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