May 25, 2023

Crop Spot: Michigan Garlic Scapes & Green Garlic

Did you know that garlic comes in many forms? Here’s how to use (or grow) green garlic and garlic scapes from Michigan farmers!

May 2, 2023

April Showers Bring May Flowers!

Where do you shop for local, seasonal flowers? We’ve got you covered, from heirloom seeds for your garden to sunflower bouquets!

March 17, 2023

Get Going on Gardening with Our Free Printable Planner

Start on your Michigan garden today with our free printable planner, including a square-foot garden map!

March 6, 2023

Mental Health and the Michigan Plate

Eating locally has big impacts on your mental health. Kelly Wilson of Trinity Health Ann Arbor lays out how good food affects mood.

December 4, 2022

Crop Spot: Michigan Salad Greens

Salad greens range from the cool sweetness of spinach, to the biting freshness of baby arugula. Depending on your preference, greens can take center stage in the form…

October 2, 2022

Crop Spot: Michigan Squash

Learn more about Michigan summer and winter squash including how to prepare, store, and freeze!

June 6, 2022

Crop Spot: Cucumber

Our A-Z on Michigan cucumbers includes a recipe for Cucumber-Radish Salsa! Learn about cucumber in the kitchen and the garden.

May 6, 2022

Crop Spot: Rhubarb Season in Michigan

After a long Michigan winter, rhubarb is one of the first vegetables (or fruit, to some!) to push its way through the freshly thawed soil. Once a plant…

March 30, 2022

Gardening in Michigan 101 

Whether you’re new to gardening or have been doing it for years, it comes down to three major components : Planning, Soil, and Seeds

March 2, 2022

Crop Spot: Herbs

Explore the versatile ways herbs are used for cooking and wellness as well as how to grow them in Michigan!