South Lansing Urban Gardens - SLUG

01/17/2025

Don't let the snow and cold get you down - find some room for nature in your life!

01/13/2025

https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-environment-watch/climate-change-erratic-weather-taking-toll-michigan-cherry-industry?utm_source=Bridge+Michigan&utm_campaign=147bc4ddd9-Bridge+Newsletter+1%2F13%2F2025&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c64a28dd5a-147bc4ddd9-73881437

The erratic weather adding to the troubles facing Michigan's cherry growers is impacting farmers nationwide.

01/08/2025

12/07/2024

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/mistletoe_science_and_folklore?fbclid=IwY2xjawHBTmZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSH9kmmovZfvaAg_zsQ-vIoTnDBgJiUQZy2wxrHye5HZbjXgqwbXvmlbuw_aem_Yi2EGxfex02iAh5Iz2QAKA

Interesting folklore and facts about how mistletoe grows and how it became a holiday tradition.

11/30/2024

If you've ever spent time with me then you know that I speak about my husband being my perfect "wife". I'm outdoors, he does the housework including the laundry! I often joke that I don't know where we keep the vacuum.

11/22/2024

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11/22/2024

Yes, this is what keeps me in the soil all winter - wanna volunteer to help w**d?

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11/09/2024

Here's another thing on my Santa Wish List: Definitely a Hori Hori knife, but this set looks like something I need too:

11/09/2024

This is on my Santa wish list! I would love to replace all my hoses to include new hoop watering systems too!

11/02/2024

November reminds us to be thankful. The morning sunrise is glistening with frost on everything. My snapdragons will be deadheaded for next years seeds. My daughter, Marie Christina introduced me to dollar store decorations, and she is the queen of home decorating! My slippers are warming my toes and my coffee is opening my eyes! May you be blessed today as your journey awaits. Smile and have a great day!!!

10/26/2024

Good morning Spartan fans. It's rivalry game day. SPARTY ON!!! Go 💚 Go 🤍

10/25/2024

Just a few fall colors around Lansing today

10/23/2024

Thank you Averill Students for spending time with us in your garden!

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10/18/2024

Si.ple things bring me joy. Finding a cheap replacement door for one of the hoop houses and my hubby, Joe Simmons teaching me how to hang it!!

10/18/2024

Anyone else experiencing the Fall ladybug appearances? Did you know in some areas Ladybugs are known as "Halloween Beetles"? Ladybugs are moving from our garden areas to find warmer places to live. And yes homes are a good place for them to move. You may not notice or mind a few ladybugs, but if you have an older home, don't be surprised to have more than a few. Why? They like to lay down a pheromone trail to tell others your house is inviting and a great place to lay their eggs. Ladybugs are not harmful, but you can disrupt the pheromone trail with "smelly" things. Consider essential oils or spices in door and window areas if needed.

10/18/2024

As Fall continues its progression towards winter, a look at our native dragonflies is always a good idea!