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Mosquito-Repellent Herbs and Flowers

July 14, 2018 By Shelley 7 Comments

Mosquito-Repellent Herbs and Flowers

Michigan's state bird is technically the Robin, but I swear it should be the mosquito... In my years away from the Great Lake state, I'd forgotten how ferocious those little bugs could be. Especially when you live in suburbia. Swatting away mosquitoes and dosing yourself in ... [ Read More ]

Celebrating National Gardening Month

April 1, 2015 By Shelley 6 Comments

Celebrating National Gardening Month

Hello Spring! We've been not so patiently waiting for you for a long time now... If you are a gardener, the month of March in the Great Lakes area can be just short of torturous. A few warm days make you think spring has arrived! Yipee... And then winter slaps you hard with a ... [ Read More ]

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Hi there, I’m Shelley!

The Meaning Behind Roots North and South This blog reflects my love of the "North" and all things "Great Lakes" that comes from my dear little Mother's side of the family. It also pays tribute to all ... [ Read More ]

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