Articles tagged: leaves
environment: Fall leaf management options in Ann Arbor
Posted: Sep 23, 2011As the warm days of summer give way to the cool temperatures of autumn, it’s time to think of ways to manage fall leaves. Ann Arborites can choose to mulch their leaves on-site, or set ... Read more »
Last week of compostables pickups for season is Dec. 6-10
Posted: Dec 02, 2010Ann Arbor’s last week of curbside Compostable collection for the season is Dec. 6-10. The seasonal curbside compost pickups will resume with the return of the growing season on Monday, April 4, 2011. Additional details ... Read more »
With polls: Elimination of bulk leaf pick-up has Ann Arbor residents bagging leaves, composting this fall
Posted: Dec 02, 2010Charlotte “Kitsy” Eaton of Ann Arbor is frustrated by the city's new leaf management options. “Nothing’s as good as the old way,” Eaton said. “What it used to be is we would rake our leaves ... Read more »
Helping kids find the beauty in autumn through a couple of simple activities
Posted: Nov 03, 2010The leaves are falling, creating a ton of fun. The kids and I love this time of year. The best part, of course, is raking up the leaves into big piles and jumping in them. ... Read more »
Garden Faerie: Leaf Loader makes raking easier; win one!
Posted: Oct 27, 2010This fall, the City of Ann Arbor is no longer collecting leaves raked onto the street, instead requiring them to be contained in compost carts or yard waste bags for pickup. Though I'm not into ... Read more »
Garden Faerie: Get outside for fun activities including mulching, native plant seed collecting
Posted: Oct 06, 2010These two upcoming events look like a lot of fun: Leaf mulching demonstration and lawnmower giveaway on Oct. 10 Native plant seed collection and planting workday on Oct. 23 Read more »
An anthropological study, thanks to Gourmet Magazine
Posted: Apr 22, 2010As anyone who knows me or reads my posts can attest, I adore thrift shops. And I love to find unique and unusual items, rather than merely looking for jeans or sneakers or scarves. A ... Read more »
EMUEagles.com: Eastern Michigan baseball wins fifth straight
Posted: Apr 20, 2010The Eastern Michigan baseball team beat Cleveland State 6-2 on Tuesday. It was the Eagles' fifth straight win and puts them above .500 for the first time since winning their season opener. EMUEagles.com reports that ... Read more »
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