GARDEN

Browse a wide array of handmade specialty items at the upcoming Saline Craft Show.

A memorial garden in honor of the Oxford High School shooting victims will break ground in 2023.

Celebrate 50 years of Project Grow at its annual tomato tasting.

Butterfly gardens feature specific plants that attract butterflies.

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) wants gardeners to be on the lookout for invasive plants, pests and diseases when they head to their local greenhouse or nursery this summer.

WCC has undertaken several initiatives to keep the pollinator population strong on its campus.

University of Michigan's annual peony sale is live now.

The Westside Art Hop is back on June 11-12.

Stone & Spoon offers a variety of items that range from house plants to cookbooks.

Happy Mother’s Day weekend! Now that people have heard about the sunny weekend and warm week ahead, I’ve been hearing all sorts of chatter about people intending to do their planting this weekend.

There's a giant greenhouse in Belleville.

A bonsai exhibit and workshops are coming to Matthaei Botanical Gardens in June.

Here's how you can volunteer during peak bloom weekend in 2022.

After nearly six years of planning, fundraising and work, the Oudolf Garden Detroit on Belle Isle finally opened to the public.

Ann Arbor Farm & Garden presents its Fall Garden Walk this weekend.

A Metro Detroit nonprofit is sparking a national movement that’s a win-win.

See a collection of sculptures inspired by the Great Lakes region at Matthaei Botanical Gardens.

With the sun shining and great weather already upon us, it may be time to make the trip to get some fresh veggies more convenient.

The Westside Art Hop is back on Saturday and Sunday.

This weekend will be perfect for people looking to get their gardens going, but before you plant your first plant, there are ways to supercharge your soil for beautiful yields.

Now is the time that you’re likely seeing gardens being planted throughout your neighborhood, and lawns are lush and green. However, not everyone feels the same about their curb appeal.

Find the perfect flowers for your garden at the historic Eastern Market

Michigan is host to 465 bee species.

Saturday’s episode of All 4 Pets is about how to identify signs of a bad breeder.

The peony garden at Nichols Arboretum will reopen to the public this year.

Saturday’s episode of All 4 Pets is about how to attract hummingbirds into your yard.

Known as the “Deer Doctor,” Baker is an author, conservationist and consultant to the Humane Society of the United States. The city of Ann Arbor has spent $750,000 on deer management since 2015, when the Ann Arbor City Council approved a four-year deer management plan, according to the HSHV. “Scientists and wildlife biologists confirm that Ann Arbor does not have an overpopulation of deer. Within those responses, 700 reported not taking deer-preventative measures and 73% stated their enjoyment of seeing deer in Ann Arbor, HSHV said. AdThose interested in the free seminar with the “Deer Doctor” can visit hshv.org/gardenwithdeer.

GARDEN, Mich. – A 64-year-old man drowned in a Lake Michigan bay when his off-road vehicle hit open water, authorities said. Edward Lester of Garden was at Big Bay De Noc, off Delta County, for ice fishing Thursday. Ice in the area was 4 to 5 inches thick but "recent high winds caused the crack to open,” said Lt. Eugene “Skip” Hagy of the Department of Natural Resources. Pressure cracks are very hazardous and can occur very fast, particularly on large bodies of water,” Hagy said. Authorities were contacted when Lester’s wife said he had not returned from a routine fishing trip.

ANN ARBOR – Planning an outdoor project this fall that involves wood chips? The city of Ann Arbor announced it will be offering residents free wood chips for pick up on Saturday at five locations. The wood chips will be available through November, or until supplies run out. Wood chips are a great versatile material for outdoor use, including as mulch, path material, a base for playgrounds, chicken runs and more. Here are the locations for pick up:Veterans Memorial Park, 2150 Jackson Ave.Southeast Area Park, 2901 E. Ellsworth RoadAlmendinger Park, 655 Pauline BoulevardFurstenberg Park, 2626 Fuller Road721 N. Main St.✉ Like what you’re reading?

DETROIT Work began on Thursday on a new garden on Belle Isle. It isnt just any garden, but it is considered a living piece of art. The art was created by designer Piet Oudolf. Oudolf has gardens in Chicago and New York. READ: More community news coverageWatch the video above for the full report

This year, after taking over the duties of feeding the community on Detroit’s East side when a nearby food bank shut down, the Sisters went into high gear -- bread, cereal, non-perishables, but fell short on produce.

People are planting vegetables to helping struggling families as virus outbreak continuesHazon is working to help get that food to people in need. See the story above. If you would like to help, go to the organizations website here.