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More companies create tools for rooftop gardening
Posted: 06.18.2010 at 9:53 AM
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Using orange-hot metal that's been forged into everything from car components and hand tools to machine gun parts, Trenton Forging is working to turn wasted heat into nurturing warmth for a year-round, rooftop greenhouse.
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As interest in homegrown food grows, more companies develop technology for rooftop gardens
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Trail of tree killers trek to new parts of northern Michigan
Friday, May 17, 2013
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is stepping up salvaging of trees that are dying from infestations of the emerald ash borer and beech bark disease.
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Grow a green thumb with help from Garden Goods
Thursday, March 21, 2013
As of yesterday, spring is officially here! Even with the snow on the ground, it is time to start thinking about planting your garden and picking your seeds.
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Health foodies flocking to year-round farmers market
Thursday, January 03, 2013
Every Saturday, the Village at Grand Traverse Commons hosts an indoor farmers market in the Mercato Corridor on Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM.
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Northern Michigan business featured with Pure Michigan
Thursday, December 06, 2012
An Ellsworth based business that sells all Michigan made products is now being used by the Pure Michigan campaign.
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Survey seeks insight on emerald ash borer
Friday, December 23, 2011
U.S. survey helps shed light on the forest-damaging bug
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428 cherry trees destroyed by vandals
Thursday, October 13, 2011
More than 400 cherry trees have been cut down and destroyed at Legacy Orchards.
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Texas drought will harm wildlife habitat for years
Monday, August 08, 2011
Drought-stricken lakes and rivers will impact wildlife habitats in Texas for years to come
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36 million lbs. of turkey recalled in salmonella outbreak
Thursday, August 04, 2011
Meatpacker Cargill recalls 36 million pounds of ground turkey linked to salmonella outbreak
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Got Milk? Holy cow this one had it!
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
It's that time of year for a very Moo-ving experience!
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US cattle inspectors leave Mexico amid drug war
Monday, May 16, 2011
U.S. cattle inspectors move operations north of the border, raising concern that infected cattle may find their way into U.S. markets.
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Kingsley students take tractors to school
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Some Grand Traverse County students skipped the school bus and opted for a different mode of transportation Thursday.
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