Fluffy cottonwood seeds strike Michigan, clogging air filters. Marc Daalder. ... It’s the natural process for the trees,” explained Michigan State University District Educator Michael Schira.

There are two invasive trees and seven invasive shrubs that Michigan officials want residents to be aware of. ... Black locust seed pods are flat, brown and 3 to 4 inches in length.

Spring of 2013 was beautiful, ideal for production of a bumper crop of little maple seeds that fell like helicopters from the trees. Normally, lots of those tree seeds die over the winter, Yost said.

Seed recipients can contact MDARD at 800-292-3939 or via email at [email protected]. USDA's State Plant Health Director for Michigan, Craig Kellogg, can be reached at 734-942-9005 or by email ...

The Traverse City nonprofit runs programs in schools that often don't have other free summer or after-school options.

Lemon trees grow amazingly well from seed, and you don’t have to grow more than one for cross-pollination; you’ll get lemons as soon as it’s mature enough to produce, which will be around 3 ...