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

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 2/21/26

Gary and Jim talk about an early look at spring, turkeys, turkey vultures, squirrels, and a difficult trivia question.

Gary and Jim talk about an early look at spring, turkeys, turkey vultures, squirrels, and a difficult trivia question.

Nature Watch 2/14/26

Late winter nature sightings, weather and upcoming astrological events are discussed.

Late winter nature sightings, weather and upcoming astrological events are discussed.

Nature Watch 2/7/26

Weather, polar bears and other cold subjects are discussed.

Weather, polar bears and other cold subjects are discussed.

Nature Watch 1/31/26

With Gary on vacation, we hit the archives and air the show from October 25, 2025, featuring Chandler Bos from Michigan Storm Chasers.

With Gary on vacation, we hit the archives and air the show from October 25, 2025, featuring Chandler Bos from Michigan Storm Chasers.

Nature Watch

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