The Lazy Northern Gardener

The Lazy Northern Gardener Northern Garden Mentor in Macomb and the Thumb of Michigan.
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I provide 1:1 on-site visits, personalized garden design, and permaculture-inspired edible landscapes — helping new and growing gardeners succeed with confidence. http://thelazynortherngardener.com/
Follow me on Instagram: thelazynortherngardener
Subscribe to my garden coaching channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4k_h8Yp0lB5b7TFG9XO_WA

06/25/2026

I just found a no sugar recipe for jam - so my newly diagnosed diabetic husband can enjoy the berries he picks from our yard ❤️
I'll try making a batch this weekend 😀

It seems like many of us have spent the last several weeks dodging rain showers and waiting for our gardens to really ta...
06/25/2026

It seems like many of us have spent the last several weeks dodging rain showers and
waiting for our gardens to really take off.
While we've certainly had some warm days,
the frequent rain has kept soils wet and
many gardens growing more slowly than we'd expect.
Now, with temperatures forecast to reach the mid to upper 90s this week, our gardens are about to face a completely different challenge.
This week, I'm making sure everything is mulched before the heat arrives. Here's why...
How is your garden handling all this rain? Have your tomatoes and peppers taken off yet, or are they still sitting there? Comment below and let me know.

If you're gardening in Michigan, you've probably noticed this season has felt a little unusual. We had May days with temps over 80 degrees, and the first half of June has felt like midsummer! Yes, I’m a weather nerd and maybe you’re not so let me refresh your memory below.

We're seeing more wind damage every year in Michigan! Maybe it's time to rethink the wide open, flat lands for growing a...
06/23/2026

We're seeing more wind damage every year in Michigan! Maybe it's time to rethink the wide open, flat lands for growing and install windbreaks to protect crops? Remember that "full sun" is NOT sunrise to sunset but 6-8 hours of sun!

06/23/2026
Want better carrots? Try starting them with no-dig carrot tape. You can make it at home with the instructions I have on ...
06/22/2026

Want better carrots? Try starting them with no-dig carrot tape. You can make it at home with the instructions I have on my website shop!

The wait will be worth it, Michigan! If you planted garlic near halloween last year, wait till AT LEAST Independence Day...
06/21/2026

The wait will be worth it, Michigan!
If you planted garlic near halloween last year, wait till AT LEAST Independence Day to pull it, maybe even 1-2 weeks later.
Start checking the bulb size gently with your fingers.

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Macomb Township, MI

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