A tip of my garden hat—and hoe—to the volunteers rolling up their sleeves to rescue native Michigan wildflowers from construction sites in Leelanau County. This brigade of wildflower rescuers makes up ...

From March to October, when deep purple flowers of New England asters sway atop chest-high stems, there's always something blooming in the woods and prairies of Michigan. And, with greater frequency, ...

The first seasonal wildflowers, collectively known as the spring ephemerals, are emerging in woodlands and wetlands around Michigan — a delightful signal that spring is truly here. Knowing a bit about ...

May is when the Northwoods really begin to burst with life, and the iconic, ephemeral trillium carpet the forest floor. But if you know where—and when—to look, you may just stumble upon a few other ...

TRAVERSE CITY — Warm, sun-filled days coax the region’s spring wildflowers from the earth for the brief annual show. Several hikes guided by local wildflower whisperers provide opportunity to ...

A wildflower walk took place Sept. 16 at the Chippewa Nature Center. Those participating were looking for different types of aster flowers and goldenrod flowers. Michigan is home to 25 varieties of ...

The Emmet Conservation District is hosting "Landscaping with Native Michigan Wildflowers," a workshop by Vern Stephens, owner of Designs by Nature, LLC, a native plant nursery and native landscape ...