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Monthly archive May, 2011
Herbs / Spring

My Favorite Groundcover for Shade: Sweet Woodruff

When you think of groundcovers for shady areas of your garden, you probably think of either ivy or pachysandra. And both of those are nice, reliable choices. But for my money, I’ll take a fragrant carpet of sweet woodruff instead. Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) is an herb that spreads via runners and seed, forming a...
Flowers / Shrubs / Spring

Now Blooming: Lilacs

The lilacs in my garden are just starting to bloom, and their scent never fails to remind me that I really should plant more of them. These old-fashioned beauties are well-deserving of a place in your yard. Aside from the fragrant blooms in late spring, lilacs have very attractive, deep green, heart-shaped leaves. You can...

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Michigan Gardening Events

  • May 25, 2013
    Beekeeping III: Pests and Pathogens
    Location: Apple Orchard, Discovery Garden, Leslie Science Center
    Description: The final workshop on beekeeping will cover pests and pathogens that can impact beehives. Again, the work will be done at the hives maintained by Meghan Millbrath, instructor, within the Discovery Garden, at the Leslie Science. Come dressed for the weather. In case of rain, Sunday, May 26, 2013, 10am-noon.
  • June 1, 2013
    Flowering Perennials!
    Location: Leslie House at Leslie Science and Nature Center
    Description: Want go grow beautiful flowering perennials, but aren't sure how to do it? Come to this class to learn how! Taught by Kirk Jones, who maintained an extensive garden of perennials that formed the basis of his bouquet business, Good Scents Gardens, this class will focus on how to design and start a perennial garden. Topics covered will include combining colors, season of bloom, and how the plant looks all the time it is not in bloom. Time will be allowed for individual questions and problems.
  • June 9, 2013
    Native Plant Garden
    Location: Leslie Science and Nature Center, Ann Arbor
    Description: $3/person
    The City of Ann Arbor's Natural Area Preservation staff will share how you can create a native plant garden, including recommendations for the types of plants to use and the first steps to take in creating a home garden. This is a great opportunity to meet Ann Arbor's native plant specialists.

    Register at http://www.lesliesnc.org/ or call 734-997-1553.

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