East North Central

Image by alicjane July in the Upper Midwest garden is a busy time. This is the hottest month of the year and often dry, so watering is essential. This is also when the gardening to-do list includes a lot of…

Image by yuelan Michigan is a state that truly has all four seasons. From the depths of a cold and snowy winter to the 90-degree days of summer, we see it all. The summer months can get very hot in Michigan,…

Image by Svyatoslav Balan East North Central lawns in states like Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin have long been green turf grass. Have you ever considered an alternative though? Native lawns, meadows,…

Image by Serenethos For many gardeners in the upper Midwest states, June is the best time of the year. The weather is reliably warm, the garden is in full swing, and there is plenty of work to do. June…

Image by nd3000 May tasks in upper Midwest gardening should keep you busy all month long. This is a crucial time for planting, watering, fertilizing, mulching, and more. Enjoy the first days and weeks of…

Image by KatelynIngle Frigid winters, late spring frosts, and an overall shorter growing season makes growing fruit trees in the upper northern U.S. region challenging. The key is to understand which types…

Image by onepony Upper Midwest gardening really starts to get going in April. The seeds have been started for the vegetable garden, bulbs are blooming, and now it’s time to start thinking about the rest of…

Image by randimal Pollinators in east-north-central states of the upper Midwest are an essential part of the native ecosystem. Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, ants, wasps, and even flies help carry…

Image by tosha11 Growing conifers in North Central states is natural. There are several native species including different types of pine, spruce, and fir. Coniferous trees that thrive in this region provide…

Image by Lana2011 December gardening tasks for the upper Midwest states of Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin are limited. The garden may be largely dormant now but that doesn’t mean there is nothing…