gardening

If you want those spring blooms, you have to plan ahead. Here are the plants you need to get into the ground this fall if you'd like to enjoy them in the spring.

Some wildflowers are still thriving, but what can you do to make sure they do the same next year? Better yet, how do you make sure there are MORE?

A Grand Rapids non-profit community farm, compost program, and education center has closed its doors after eight years. Urban Roots is holding a large sale to liquidate its tools and equipment October 9.

A Sunny Sunday Walk Can Renew Your Spirit

Save money and stay healthy with an indoor garden this winter!

It looks like another nice weekend in West Michigan. We have a variety of outdoor and indoor events. Several sporting events...from baseball, to boxing, disc golf, to auto racing. It is also the final weekend to see the Butterflies are Blooming exhibit. There will be tree planting, gardening, recycling, and even a White Elephant Sale. There is also a couple of opportunities to get rid of the unwanted drugs you may have.

Okay now while I can't speak on behalf of all West Michigan, a good portion of people from the region are at least interested in the idea. With World Naked Gardening Day (yes, this is a thing) approaching, LawnStarter.com looked at google trends between March 15 and May 15, 2016...

Saturday morning. Time for gardening. Not for me, mind you. For thousands of others, nothing for relaxing that time in the garden. My wife, for example. Loves to tinker around...grow plants, tomatoes, etc. Last garden I planted became over-run with rabbits and ant hills...