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Michigan Farmers Market Map

One way we're going to help you get local is with our Absolute Michigan Map. As one of our first projects, we've dug up some of Michigan's best local farmer's markets and laid them down on our Google map of Michigan. Just look for the jug…
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Get Local in June!

Blue and Green Checkerboard by Tim Stone I think that we're all well aware that the Economy Is Not Good and that Gas Prices Are Really, Really High. While the constant drumbeat of bad news may well make us afraid to go anywhere or do much…
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Road Trip: 'Premium Pour' Wine Trail Event - Leelanau Peninsula

The Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association introduces the first ever Premium Pour, to take place Saturday June 7, 2008. This unique event features a special tasting of 1-2 rare, library and estate wines from each of the nine Leelanau Peninsula…
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Consider Planting Michigan Native Plants

Sharptail I believe by wxman1952 This year consider planting plants native to your area when landscaping or gardening. Native plants are defined as plants that existed in an area prior to European settlement. The use of native plants has…
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Madonna

Madonna, phoyo by Alan Light When Madonna was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March 2008, she said the people who helped make her one of the world's most successful female musicians were those who once said she was "talentless"…
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Michigan Asparagus is Ready to Pick!

YUCK/YUM - Pick a Side by Rudy Malmquist Taste the Local Difference says that asparagus is ready to pick! It's a member of the lily family and can grow as quickly as 10 inches in one day! Michigan ranks third in the nation for asparagus…
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From the Vine: Beyond the trails

As part of our celebration of Michigan Wine Month, we'll be featuring excerpts on each of Michigan's five wine trails (and one taking you beyond the trails) from the Michigan Notable Book award-winning From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries. Beyond…
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Michigan Plants: Dutchman's Breeches

Dutchman's Britches by cyoas55 The Dutchman's Breeches has delicate, fernlike foilage with unique blooms that resemble white pantaloons hanging upside down upon their arched stems. This dainty plant is wonderful in woodland or shade gardens…
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From the Vine: Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail

As part of our celebration of Michigan Wine Month, we'll be featuring excerpts on each of Michigan's five wine trails (and one taking you beyond the trails) from the Michigan Notable Book award-winning From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries. (Old…
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Michigan Plants: Trillium

Large-flowered Trillium by ER Post The most common species of trillium in Michigan is Trillium Grandiflorum or the Large-flowered Trillium. This plant has a large, often white three-petaled flower above three broad bracts that look like…
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Absolute Michigan Sponsor: Earthwork Music

One of our major sponsors is Earthwork Music, a group of fine and creative folks who believe in the power of music. Check their site for plenty of music to listen to and buy, performance schedules and information about the many talented musicians…
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Cranbrook House and Gardens - Bloomfield Hills

The Gardens Of Cranbrook by suesue2 Cranbrook House and Gardens stands as a centerpiece of Cranbrook's 319-acre National Historic Landmark campus. From May through October, visitors can experience the grandeur of both the House and the…