Explore: Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor
In the midst of bustling Ann Arbor is a space carved out for nature that includes the University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum.
May 28 – Madison Heights Native Plant Sale
Native plant experts on site Custom pollinator & rain garden plant kits Display tables & resources FREE SEEDS!
May 20- Spring Fever Plant and Flower Sale in Downtown Ferndale
In addition to the plant market, there will be spring shopping opportunities, food trucks, and patio zone drinks.
Invasive Phragmites Found in Several Oxford Lakes
2021 surveys in Oxford Township revealed significant invasive Phragmites infestations in several local lakes including Powell Lake, Stony Lake and Horsehoe Lake.
Online Group Shares Memories of Frank’s Nursery and Crafts
In the final decades of the 20th Century, Frank’s Nursery & Crafts stores dotted the Midwest, offering an eclectic, creative space, as their motto said, “where beautiful things begin.”
Take Care of Your Yard with Fall Cleanup Tips from ReLeaf Michigan
Here at ReLeaf Michigan, we know autumn is a time for football, apple cider, and corn mazes; but it’s also a great time to assess your home landscaping needs and to prepare your yard for winter!
Ferndale Perennial Exchange Event Shares Plants, Grows Community
Many beautiful yards and gardens in Ferndale begin with help from neighbors that visit the annual Ferndale Beautification Commission Plant Exchange.
Love of Plants and South-Facing Window Spur Growth of The Plant House at Rust Belt Market
Love of Plants and South-Facing Window Spur Growth of The Plant House at Rust Belt Market (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 23, 2019) Ferndale, MI – Before she and her husband launched the Rust Belt Market eight years ago, Tiffany Best worked for a Beverly-Hills (Michigan) –based gardening business. Not only did she fall in love…
Plants, Tips and Smiles Exchanged in Ferndale
Plants, Tips and Smiles Exchanged in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 5, 2018) Ferndale, MI- Jenna Nelson had too many spider plants, and a desire to start working on her yard. Thankfully each year the Ferndale Beautification Commission hosts a Perennial Exchange to help people like Nelson find homes for unwanted plants while picking out…
DNR Reminds People Not to Prune Oak Trees in Spring or Summer
DNR Reminds People Not to Prune Oak Trees in Spring or Summer (Michigan Department of Natural Resources, April 24, 2018) Lansing, MI- Have an oak tree on your property? To keep it healthy, don’t prune it from mid-April through the summer. That’s a key time for infection with oak wilt, a serious disease that can…
DNR Reminds People Not to Prune Oak Trees in Spring or Summer
DNR Reminds People Not to Prune Oak Trees in Spring or Summer (Michigan Department of Natural Resources, April 24, 2018) Lansing, MI- Have an oak tree on your property? To keep it healthy, don’t prune it from mid-April through the summer. That’s a key time for infection with oak wilt, a serious disease that can…
Key to Success in Rain Garden & Native Landscape Design for Cities
The Key to Success in Rain Garden and Native Landscape Design for Cities (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 23, 2017) Southfield, MI – Many communities are embracing the idea of using natural, native landscaping as a way to both beautiful their public spaces and to help reduce storm water related issues such as flooding. But what…
Evening at the Arboretum in Royal Oak Sept. 6
Evening at the Arboretum in Royal Oak Sept. 6 Royal Oak, MI – The Royal Oak Nature Society presents “An Evening at the Arboretum” on Wednesday, Sept. 6 beginning at 7:30 pm. Meet at the Royal Oak Senior/Community Center (3500 Marais) parking lot-north end for a tour the arboretum. Participants will look at the many plants evident in late summer…
Hazel Park Growers and Makers Market, Sundays Through Sept 4
Hazel Park Growers and Makers Market, Sundays Through Sept 4 (Leigh McLaughlin, July 10, 2016) Hazel Park, MI – About a year ago Hazel Park resident Jennifer Jackson got a bunch of folks together who wanted to build a Farmers Market for Hazel Park. Working with city manager Ed Klobucher and assistant city manager Jeffrey…
Look What’s Growing: The Ferndale Farm
There are a number of ways to get involved. There are CSA shares available. The shares are distributed weekly now through December. If you are interested in more information about the Ferndale Farm, getting a tour of the site, or helping direct the project into the 2013 season contact Trevor Johnson at 248-894-4059.
Garden Club Looking for Growth – Event Aug 4
Since 1931 the Ferndale Garden Club has been connecting people through the love of horticulture. The long-standing group met on July 28 for a membership drive meet and greet, and they will be busy again on August 4 as they host their annual Plant Exchange.
Entrepreneurial Spirit: The Green Thumb Guy, Kris Lieber
It’s hard to picture Green Thumb Garden Center owner Kris Lieber donning a suit and punching a corporate clock every day, but that’s what life was like before he opened the budding garden supply business at 22963 Woodward. The 33-year-old entrepreneur used to be a clinical engineer responsible managing the Biomedical Engineering department at several hospitals for a large corporate health system.
Ferndale Garden Club Learns How to Create Fairy Gardens
Carol Czechowski of the Herb Society of America gave a whimsical presentation about the connections between fairies and gardens. Weaving traditional lore with practical gardening suggestions, Czechowski had the audience of plant connoisseurs making big plans about little things.
Ferndale Farmer’s Market Growing
For more information about the Ferndale Farmers Market, check them out at http://ferndalefarmersmarket.com. Or stop by the Kulick Community Center from 9am to 3pm on Saturdays through Oct. 15.
How Our Gardens Grow: Ferndale’s Perennial Exchange
How Our Gardens Grow: Ferndale’s Perennial Exchange (Crystal A. Proxmire, Ferndale 115 News, 9/24/2011) There aren’t many places where Mother Nature has a good return policy, but here in Ferndale the annual Perennial Exchange gives residents a chance to dig up the plants they don’t want and trade them with other gardeners for some they…