gardening

Mother Nature’s hammer is coming: here are the first frost predictions for 22 Michigan cities, from the U.P. to the mitten.

In West Michigan, deer are making themselves at home even in the city, turning gardens into their personal buffet. What can folks do to keep their blooms intact?

Who knew that a household staple could double as garden armor? It's the unexpected twist every gardener needs.

A Slinky on a bird feeder? Yep, it’s a quirky yet effective way to keep those pesky squirrels at bay, bringing a little fun to gardening chores.

A Michigan spring doesn't always go as planned. For one week, temperatures can feel like summer, but then a late freeze occurs and causes serious damage.

It smells like either death, rotting fish, sweaty socks or a combination of all three.

Interestingly enough, it turns out that this is less a horror story, and more of a love story—between the ants and the peonies.

While we may not see any more snow storms in Michigan, the freeze and frost will linger.

4 Reasons why you should be patient with your garden so that your green thumb will thrive.

Bambi may be cute in the movie, but roaming around your flowers and garden is a different story. Here's what to plant to keep the deer away this season.

An invasive plant, that has plagued Michigan, has seen its match. A tiny little aphid that just loves to suck on its sap.

Have an interest in garden but don't know where to start? The Grand Rapids Public Library is here to help.