Garlic scapes have become one of my favorite spring vegetables!
And to think a little over a year ago, I didn’t know what they were.
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Photo of the Week: First-of-Year Monarch Caterpillar
What an incredible surprise I had this weekend when I saw my first-of-year monarch caterpillar munching on swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) leaves in my backyard garden.
Continue reading Photo of the Week: First-of-Year Monarch CaterpillarSpring 2026 Southeast Michigan Plant Swaps and Native Plant Sales
This year marks the third year I’ve compiled a list of publicly announced spring plant swaps and sales in southeast Michigan.
If you’re new to gardening or an avid gardener and looking to expand your garden this year, check out my list.
Note: some of the plant swaps are only native plants while others include house plants, vegetables, annuals, and non-native perennials.
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