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).

Nature Watch

Rare bird sightings and the next supermoon are featured.

Rare bird sightings and the next supermoon are featured.

Nature Watch 5/9/26

Cold weather and nature's response is discussed.

Cold weather and nature's response is discussed.

Nature Watch 5/2/26

Chandler Bos from Michigan Storm Chasers joined Gary and Jim to talk about our spring weather.

Chandler Bos from Michigan Storm Chasers joined Gary and Jim to talk about our spring weather.

Nature Watch 4/25/26

With Gary on vacation, this prerecorded edition discusses the latest nature, weather and astronomical news.

With Gary on vacation, this prerecorded edition discusses the latest nature, weather and astronomical news.

Nature Watch 4/18/26

More activity as the weather warms... and cools. Also, trivia and discussion about beavers.

More activity as the weather warms... and cools. Also, trivia and discussion about beavers.

Nature Watch 4/4/26

Migratory birds and fishing are topics.

Nature Watch 3/28/26

Changing weather and re-emergence of hibernating animals are featured.

Changing weather and re-emergence of hibernating animals are featured.

Nature Watch 3/21/26

Lots of new nature news this week.

Nature Watch 3/7/26

Late winter and early spring nature transformations are discussed.

Late winter and early spring nature transformations are discussed.

Nature Watch 2/28/26

Signs of spring, woodpeckers, butterflies and of course, weather.

Signs of spring, woodpeckers, butterflies and of course, weather.

Nature Watch

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