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Looking for Spring on the trail
- Posted April 7, 2022April 7, 2022
- by rickvuyst
In April I run the Kent Trails often to prepare for the 5th 3rd River Bank 25K run in May. One of the benefits of this training (aside from cardiovascular benefit) is the emergence of…Continue Reading
Spring has sprung and I’m not “pollen” your leg!
- Posted March 24, 2022
- by rickvuyst
Spring has sprung here in West Michigan even though this week the weather doesn’t feel like it. The bees are ready to get to work. My friend Mike Connor, arborist and bee expert will join…Continue Reading
Deadheading, Weed Alert and Gall….got your attention?
- Posted August 11, 2021August 12, 2021
- by rickvuyst
Take me to your “weeder” as all kinds of “extraterrestrial” looking shenanigans crops up in the landscape this time of year from Fairy Rings to Jumping Galls to Bindweed and Pokeweed to name a few.…Continue Reading
April Snow…A Common Michigan Occurrence
- Posted April 17, 2020
- by rickvuyst
It seems to happen every spring in West Michigan. An early spring warm up gets the earth growing and hopes high and then reality sets in. We live in Michigan. Reality in the form of…Continue Reading
June Swoon
- Posted June 17, 2019
- by rickvuyst
June is an amazing month for gardening and flower gazing. Truly a kick in the plants! Photos taken June 17, 2019