The Garden Mill hosts 'Birdscaping Your Yard' event

By Holly Mahaffey hmahaffey@michigannewspapers.com

A pair of Eastern Bluebirds in Michigan, courtesy Wikipedia

Learn the benefits of native plants in the landscape from naturalist/Stewardship Coordinator Gary Siegrist of The Dahlem Conservancy.

At least 5,000 alien plant species have been introduced to the United States, either intentionally or by accident. Learn why it's important to incorporate native alternatives into our yards and landscapes.

Siegrist wil discuss how to design a garden to attract a variety of birds. The free event is set 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 14. Pre-registration is recommended by calling 734-475-3539.

Upcoming events in the series include:

March 21 Composting Made Easy: Rick Weller, owner and founder of Organically Done, a Michigan-based manufacturer of organic plant products will discuss composting and why it is one of the most environmentally friendly tasks that we can perform around the house. Many homeowners are daunted by the prospect of becoming a composter but we'll make it simple. Topics we'll cover include the science of composting, composting do's and don'ts, simple composter designs and compost troubleshooting among others.

March 28 A Weed by Any Other Name: Some plants we often consider weeds are actually flowers theyre just growing in places we dont want them, like our lawns. That makes them the very definition of a weed, since horticulturalists define a weed as a plant out of place. Join us at The Garden Mill when owner Jennifer Fairfield discusses many common weeds, how to identify them, and strategies to keep them from taking over your yard and gardens.

Learn the benefits of native plants in the landscape from naturalist/Stewardship Coordinator Gary Siegrist of The Dahlem Conservancy.

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The Garden Mill hosts 'Birdscaping Your Yard' event