Nothing beats fresh local food often found at a farmer's market. But If you're the adventurous type and want to forage for food on your own then these are some good options found in Michigan.
to revamp its site in River Rouge, Michigan, as a showcase for green manufacturing techniques. The company has contacted the Phytoremediation Research Lab at Michigan State University (MSU) to grow plants in the site. MSU scientists tested plants that would survive and reduce toxins and found ...
Although many studies have shown that microbes can ectopically stimulate or suppress plant immune responses, the fundamental question of whether the entire preexisting microbiota is indeed required for proper development of plant immune response remains
Erik Runkle is a Ph.D. and Professor of Horticulture at Michigan State University. Expert consulted:Lisa Eldred Steinkopf Lisa Eldred Steinkopf is a blogger and writer who runs the websiteThe Houseplant Guru, where she offers advice and best practices on how to best care for plants. Her writ...
The Boven’s Quality Plants team takes great pride in the annuals and plants we grow. We’re a licensed and insured Michigan grower. We also participate in the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP), which supports growers who want to meet environmental standards and Generall...
Cattails (Typha spp.): Emergent plants that grow in the shallow edges of lakes. They provide shelter and breeding grounds for fish and serve as a food source for various invertebrates. Filamentous Algae: This type of algae forms long, stringy strands and is an essential food source for many...
I’ve seen lots of articles on orchids, and I just recently put a rescue phalaenopsis in semi-hydroponics. Other epiphytes like holiday cacti and bromeliads are also good candidates – think of things that like to grow on trees/treebark. Hoya, which are all the rage in houseplant circles...
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Phosphorus is a natural mineral that is essential for plant growth and development, and Earth's agricultural-grade phosphorus reserves are expected to be depleted in 50 to 100 years. A new discovery by researchers at Michigan State University and the Carnegie Institution fo...
Proven Winnersannuals,perennialsandshrubsare selected from the best in the world. Our horticulturists travel the globe sourcing superior plants that are trialed and tested in Michigan, New Hampshire, California, Florida, Germany, and Japan.
Neff has become the executive director ofThe Nature Foundation of Will Countyin Joliet, Illinois, southwest of Chicago and the southern tip of Lake Michigan. The non-profit supports the county forest preserve district's education, recreation, and conservation priorities that protect nature, inspire ...