When you look at your garden beds and borders, do you see any bare soil? If so, mulch is in order. Mulch is defined as a protective layer applied over soil to retain moisture, suppress weeds and moderate soil temperature around plants, as well as in uncultivated areas. But if used ...

“I want to fly like an eagle to the sea, fly like an eagle, let my spirit carry me,” – Steve Miller My roughouts hit the dirt and I started to walk. Almost immediately, I could sense that the rhythm of everything around me had changed, shifted. From the urgency and immediacy of ...

“Warm summer sun, shine kindly here.” – Mark Twain Every once in a while, the sun does come out, and it does make an incredible difference in the entire “feel” of the day. Spring has continued to fashion many of its days around clouds – lots of clouds, but the occasional days of ...

Little Bay de Noc: Walleye fishing was reported as fair. Anglers trolled crankbaits or crawler harnesses, while some reported catching walleye on jigs with live bait or soft plastics. Smallmouth bass anglers reported good fishing. Anglers observed fish on beds but also reported catching fish ...

“When May is not Spring, and to heavy coats clothes we still cling, yes warm weather will come, but winter, you’re a bum.” - Anonymous With occasional snowflakes still in the air, it’s difficult to believe its mid-May. Difficult to know what is more challenging — to still be wrapping ...

“Silently, the morning mist is lying on the water, captive moonlight waiting for the dawn,” – John Denver Slowly. So slowly, I walk toward the edge of the quiet pond. I don’t want to disturb anything about this scene. It is magical in its intrinsic beauty and simplicity. I fear I ...