by Emily | May 16, 2023 | Spaces
Did you know? You can participate in conservation—even in your own backyard? In celebration of May being Gardening for Wildlife Month, John Ball Zoo is encouraging West Michigan residents choose native trees, shrubs and pollinator plants for their gardens to help...
by Kelsea Rounds | May 11, 2021 | Cityscene
Picture this: It’s a warm summer day. The breeze is blowing. You’re surrounded by towering trellises of climbing vines, meticulously designed and well-cared for flower beds in all colors, historic architecture and more. Sounds like a dream, right? Lucky...
by Kelsea Rounds | Mar 26, 2021 | Spaces
Now that the sun is starting to shine a bit brighter and warmer days aren’t far away, many people are getting their patios and other outdoor spaces ready for use. But before refreshing or upgrading your outdoor space, ponder what you’d like the purpose of...
by Kelsea Rounds | Jun 4, 2018 | Spaces
More and more people, are eating local—and the local food movement doesn’t get much closer to home than your own backyard. While planting and growing a garden that produces fresh food isn’t as easy as picking up vegetables at the nearest farmer’s...
by Kelsea Rounds | Jul 22, 2015 | Food & Drink
After waiting seemingly forever, I finally harvested my first zucchini of the season—tiny, tender, and so delicious stir-fried with scrambled eggs for breakfast. But if this season is anything like the last, it won’t be long before I’m serving grilled...
