Mondays with Martha

This week we take a look at Michigan's only deciduous conifer, tamarack or eastern larch, and enjoy its lovely fall color. Make sure you check out this book for more info.  

This week we talk about where fall color comes from and examples of native species that have pretty leaf colors. Make sure you check out our nature-inspired leaf ornaments that are modeled from actual leaves!.  

This week I review invasive phragmites aka common reed--what you need to know to identify it, what ecological harm it does, and how to control it.  

Wandering in the woods we stumbled across two eastern red-backed salamanders. In this video you can learn all about this species!  

This week I have a special guest as we talk about bird migration and banding.  

This week we tag a monarch! I've had a lot of fun this year finding monarchs as well as rearing them. What was even more fun was educating folks in our community about monarchs and their life cycle. If you...

I found some awesome caterpillars on a tulip tree I had for sale in our shop. I thought it would be fun to review the eastern tiger swallow tail as well as show them off in person. Here's a link...

Happy Monday! My friend found some newts in her window well so I thought it would make a good segment! 

This week I have guest Chuck Martin and we discuss the history and purpose of lawns and how incorporating native plants in your landscape might be a good choice. If you are tired of mowing, there is some great advice...