
Smart gardeners mulch fallen leaves into lawn to save money
Turfgrass specialists from Michigan State University know that the best dressed lawns begin in fall. After a long, hot summer, you may be thinking to yourself, “Why would I want to be thinking about my lawn when I just want to go inside and forget about it?” Over 20 years of turf research has proven that fall is the optimum time to “invest” in the green you will enjoy next spring. If fertilization is on your dance card, then you are on the right track, but don’t forget about

Open House for New 4-H Beekeeping Community Club in Kalamazoo County
Pollinators, bees, butterflies, bats, hummingbirds, native bees and much more! Come out and learn about our new and exciting 4-H program related to beekeeping. We’ll talk about why we need bees, what it will take to be a bee keeper, ideas about cooking with honey, related craft ideas, entrepreneur ideas, etc. Don’t want to house a hive at your home/farm — that’s ok. Many local farms are looking for hives for their farms and we can help make those contacts! For ages 9 and up