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Greens Gifts
Thinking about Christmas in Michigan or about the Holidays may feel a little strange this time of year. However, your referring business associates, clients, employees, friends, or relatives will appreciate your thoughtfulness in planning as the holiday season arrives. The garden clubs of Kalamazoo Garden Council will be offering quality hand-made and decorated holiday greens …
Through the Lens of a Gardener
A slide show of images provided by members of the Kalamazoo Garden Council, created by “Random Button Pusher” for the KGC 2018 annual meeting at the request of my sister-in-law, who is a member.
Those Pesky Deer
For years I have had a huge problem with deer in my yard. As you are aware, they eat whatever they darn please. Two years ago at Wedel’s Spring Expo there was a booth with two guys from Messina Wildlife Management. I spent quite a bit of time talking with them before I bought their …
Invasive Plants – Japanese Knotweed
Japanese Knotweed Fallopia japonica, an invasive species is prevalent in Kalamazoo County. It spreads easily and seems to be incredibly indestructable. The City of Kalamazoo hired Hannah Hudson last summer as the tall grass and weeds inspector. She has a background in natural resources, but had never heard of Japanese knotweed. She quickly learned its …
Michigan Native Plants – Milkweed
Milkweed The Asclepias syriaca (common milkweed) one variety of milkweed common to Michigan. Common milkweed For more information on this and other Milkweed plants, please go to Milk Weed Sources in Michigan as compiled by Murray Cooper, KGC Horticulture Chair.
Invasive Plant – Swallow-wort
Black and Pale Swallow-worts Cynanchum louiseae ( Vincetoxicum nigrum) and Cynanchum rossicum ( Vincetoxicum rossicum) Plant Threatens Michigan Monarchs Swallow-wort can be confused with Milkweed by Monarch butterflies because their seed pods are similar. This Michigan decorative garden plant, brought to the United States during the 19th century, has affected how Monarchs develop. For more …
Pollinators – Mason Bee
Mason Bee The tiny mason bee is environmentally healthy, simple and fun. Mason bees are extraordinary pollinators. These bees are very efficient, 200-300 females can pollinate an entire acre. They are native to most of North America. There are approximately 150 types of mason bees. According to Judy Beaudette writing on the website, ecolandscaping.org, “They are tunnel-nesting, …
