Our Michigan state bird is the robin, well loved as it is considered the harbinger of spring. Robin sightings are always exciting in early spring. It is also the state bird of our neighbor Wisconsin.…Continue Reading
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All You Seed Is Love
A spike and surge in both interest and sales of garden seeds occurred in March and April of 2020 at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Interest in vegetable gardening and pollinator gardening helped drive…Continue Reading
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Shipwreck!
With changing water levels and shifting sands of erosion along the Lake Michigan shoreline we all continue to experience “rediscovery” as shoreline explorers. I took these photos on the evening of Saturday November 30, 2019…Continue Reading
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To be or not to be is really not a question
As October presses on, the leaves of the trees make their descent to the earth and the cycle of life continues. As you stand in the yard with leaf rake in hand it’s enough to…Continue Reading
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Studying fungus is a way to mold young minds.
Fungus is a fascinating topic. I have always been a fun-guy. Mold however can be a disappointing start to the spring season after a dreary long winter. In spring when the snow clears off your…Continue Reading