Jim McKinney sits in for Jim Lawless as Gary talks birds, weather and the stars above.

Jim McKinney sits in for Jim Lawless as Gary talks birds, weather and the stars above.

Gary has more than 40 years of plant and gardening experience, an interest that started on his family’s farm. Gary is constantly adding to his knowledge of plants, including trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals. His specialty interests are native plants, fruit trees (especially heirloom apple varieties) and heirloom vegetables. With his training as an engineer, Gary brings a unique perspective in landscape designs utilizing plants, water features and hardscapes, such as stone, pavers and wall blocks. Gary is a Certified Green Industry Professional (CGIP) through the Michigan Nursery and Landscaping Association (MNLA).  

Gary has more than 40 years of plant and gardening experience, an interest that started on his family’s farm. Gary is constantly adding to his knowledge of plants, including trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals. His specialty interests are native plants, fruit trees (especially heirloom apple varieties) and heirloom vegetables. With his training as an engineer, Gary brings a unique perspective in landscape designs utilizing plants, water features and hardscapes, such as stone, pavers and wall blocks. Gary is a Certified Green Industry Professional (CGIP) through the Michigan Nursery and Landscaping Association (MNLA).

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Nature Watch 9/5/26

Sarah Gilmore from the Michigan Avian Experience joins the show to discuss birds of prey.

Sarah Gilmore from the Michigan Avian Experience joins the show to discuss birds of prey.

Nature Watch 11/7/26

This Halloween episode has the usual ghouls and goblins.

This Halloween episode has the usual ghouls and goblins.

Nature Watch 10/31/26

Chandler Bos from Michigan Storm Chasers joins Gary and Jim to talk about weather past, present and a glimpse of the projected future.

Chandler Bos from Michigan Storm Chasers joins Gary and Jim to talk about weather past, present and a glimpse of the projected future.

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