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May 4, 20241 min read
Meet Agate
Michigan's agates, particularly those found along the shores of Lake Superior, are celebrated for their vibrant colors, intricate patterns,
laurastockwell74
Mar 28, 20242 min read
Meet Trillium (and fungus)
In old growth forests in the Midwest, trilliums stand as ephemeral ambassadors of the wild. Their bright white petals and short-lived...
laurastockwell74
Mar 2, 20242 min read
Meet Red-breasted Nuthatch
The Red-breasted Nuthatch is a small songbird found throughout much of North America. It is gray-blue on top with a white belly and...
laurastockwell74
Dec 4, 20231 min read
Meet: Eastern Hemlock
hese remarkable trees have a penchant for cool, sloping lands with acidic soils, often choosing bottom lands and riverbanks in the northern
laurastockwell74
Nov 28, 20231 min read
Meet Red Pine
You've probably spotted these trees standing tall in those perfectly straight rows in Northern states. Turns out, they're lined up like that
laurastockwell74
Nov 23, 20232 min read
Black Friday/Small Business Sat/Cyber Monday
Some people asked me this year why I don't have a Black Friday sale. Great question. I don't have holiday sales because I'm personally...
laurastockwell74
Oct 24, 20232 min read
Meet Tamarack
The Tamarack tree stands out as a unique gem in the state's landscape. Unlike most conifers, the Tamarack tree (Larix laricina) sheds its...
laurastockwell74
Oct 19, 20232 min read
Meet Aspen
Michigan is home to three predominant species of aspen, each with its distinct characteristics. Aspens often hold their leaves later into...
laurastockwell74
Oct 15, 20232 min read
Meet Birch Tree
Birch trees are found throughout Michigan but did you know there are multiple varieties? These birch trees not only play a vital role in...
laurastockwell74
Oct 7, 20232 min read
Meet Maple Trees
Northern Michigan is a region renowned for its stunning natural beauty, and one of the most captivating displays of this beauty occurs...
laurastockwell74
Sep 12, 20231 min read
Original Work reformatted
I learned something really interesting at the art fairs this summer. People don't like the basic black frames I put the 5x7 original...
laurastockwell74
Sep 4, 20231 min read
Michigan Art Show Schedule
Hello and thank you for checking out my 2023 Art Show schedule. Below you can find the dates, locations and a little information about...
laurastockwell74
Jul 20, 20232 min read
Meet White Shoal Lighthouse
White Shoal Lighthouse is located in the middle of the Straits of Mackinac about 20 miles west of the Mackinac Bridge on a shoal covered...
laurastockwell74
Jul 12, 20232 min read
Meet Fort Gratiot Lighthouse
In 1825, the original Fort Gratiot Light was built approximately where the Blue Water Bridge now stands at a cost of $5,762. That makes...
laurastockwell74
Jul 4, 20232 min read
Meet Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse
The northeast tip of Michigan’s Thumb is named Pointe aux Barques (French for Point of the Little Ships). This spot is a serious...
laurastockwell74
Jun 25, 20232 min read
Meet Port Austin Reef Lighthouse
In 1873, Congress appropriated $10,000 for a lighthouse at Port Austin, Michigan. The original plan was to build a brick lighthouse on...
laurastockwell74
May 14, 20232 min read
Trillium
Trilliums are the most familiar and beloved of Michigan’s woodland wildflowers. They thrive in the rich, acidic soil of deciduous...
laurastockwell74
May 7, 20232 min read
Meet Morel Mushroom
Morels are delicious and elusive mushrooms found in Michigan woods in the spring. Black morels show up first, followed by the “half...
laurastockwell74
Apr 27, 20232 min read
Meet Ramps
Ramps (also known as wild leeks) are members of the allium family, which includes chives, garlic, leeks, scallions, and shallots. Ramps...
laurastockwell74
Feb 26, 20232 min read
Meet Great Lakes Steelhead
Steelhead are rainbow trout that hatch in gravel-bottomed, fast-flowing, well- oxygenated rivers, migrate to the ocean or large lake for...
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