Lady Lavender

05/05/2026

Spoiler alert, it isn’t toxic. The seeds are toxic if opened. You can swallow them whole with no issues

05/03/2026

Join Wilderness Inquiry and Genesee County Parks for a day of 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 canoeing and outdoor festivities!

Experience your local waterways from a unique perspective while paddling in 24-foot Voyageur canoes. Then try your hand at fishing and explore the different water bugs that live in our local water. All gear is provided, and no experience is necessary. This event is open to people of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities. We hope you’ll join us!

*This program is part of Kids to Parks Day
Great for ages 5 and up, all abilities.

Cost: Free
Pre-registration is required by 5/29/26
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/WldIn

05/03/2026

Herbs that did it first!
*Edit* modern medicine has come a long way since these herbs did do it first, I simply find the many uses and history of herbal healing fascinating. However, I am in no means giving medical advice nor telling you to replace your medications as I am not a medical professional. Please use discernment, do proper research, and/or consult a medical professional before trying any new herbal remedy to ensure you are not allergic and confirm that they will not have a negative reaction to medication you currently take.

05/02/2026

05/01/2026

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05/01/2026

Golf courses are horrible for the environment! You’ll never ever catch me on one

It’s very cringe to think about how many pesticides, water and pollution they use/create to maintain these courses.

04/30/2026

The thiophenes marigolds release don't just repel pests — they rewrite the chemical language of your soil. These sulfur compounds bind to nematode receptors, essentially jamming their ability to locate host roots. Above ground, the same molecules create an aromatic confusion field that disrupts aphid pheromone communication and masks the scent signatures hornworms use to find their target plants. The marigold becomes a living scrambler, broadcasting interference on multiple biological frequencies at once. Plant them in a grid pattern around your tomato bed, spacing them every three feet to create overlapping protection zones. The chemical shield builds strength over weeks as root systems establish and compound production peaks. What appears to be simple companion planting is actually precision biological warfare, fought with molecules instead of sprays. [ES3DU]

04/30/2026

Milkweed is the only plant monarch caterpillars can feed on, and it’s equally valuable for adult monarchs as a nectar source during their long migrations. Here are eight types to consider for your Michigan garden to help support monarch butterflies.