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Plan For Spring – Review West Michigan’s New Garden Zones From USDA
Plan For Spring – Review West Michigan’s New Garden Zones From USDA
Plan For Spring – Review West Michigan’s New Garden Zones From USDA
db blas, flickr Even though we've seen sunshine and the snow doesn't seem to stay on the ground, it's still winter.  But that doesn't mean we can't start thinking and planning for the warmer days ahead.   The U.S. Department of Agriculture has updated their Plant Hardiness Zone Map for the first time in over 1o years.   Now is the time to update your garden plans.
‘Food Pyramid’ Replaced By ‘MyPlate’
‘Food Pyramid’ Replaced By ‘MyPlate’
‘Food Pyramid’ Replaced By ‘MyPlate’
Ever since I can remember, the "Food Pyramid" has been in place. It was the thing that you learned about in grade school that told you just how many foods from each food groups you should eat each day, and what foods belonged in that food group. I'm sure many of you are in the same boat, and that has been your dietary guide (if you used one) since as far back as you can remember. Well, t