February 2025 Gardening Advice
by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill Well, I didn’t get my wished-for “January Thaw” this year, so my daffodils are still not planted. But I’m not giving up hope. Those daffodils have been living in a box in my garage, where it’s been cold enough to give them the chilling time they need, so I am […]
January 2025 Gardening Advice
by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill This year, I am resolving to spend more time in my gardens. While that may seem like an easy New Year’s resolution for me to keep, it’s not as easy as it sounds. There always seems to be something else that needs to be done that keeps me from getting […]
August 2024 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill How has your garden been growing this year? If some of my conversations with friends and customers are anything to go by, it’s been a great gardening season for most people so far for most everyone. I don’t know about you, but my tomato plants are incredibly robust, my […]
Let’s Talk About Death
by Laurie D. Brewis There. I said it. Death. As an estate planning and probate attorney, I speak with people daily about their end-of-life plans, or, even more often, about what to do when there is no plan in place. It’s a topic of conversation most of us avoid. Yet, think about all of the […]
June 2024 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill Well, you have to hand it to Michigan weather — if nothing else, it is definitely interesting! The late-summer-like temperatures we had leading up to the holiday weekend made it seem like we were past all the chilly stuff. And then came the holiday itself. You know — the […]
Understanding Michigan’s new Power of Attorney law
by Laurie D. Brewis Many people are already somewhat familiar with the concept of assigning someone with Power of Attorney (POA) on their behalf. In general, assigning someone a Power of Attorney (POA) authorizes that person to act on behalf of an individual who is no longer able to act on their own behalf due […]
April 2024 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill If you’ve been into The Garden Mill recently, you’ve probably seen lots of boxes and a bit of chaos as we have been trying to receive in and put away all of the spring merchandise that has been arriving daily. Please excuse the mess a little longer, as we […]
What experts wish more people knew about hospice and other end-of-life care
Editors note: This article was originally published by University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation news and briefs and is republished with permission. by Kara Gavin As soon as the news broke that former President Jimmy Carter had entered hospice care after many years of treatment for cancer, the salutes to his life […]
Happy Birthday, Paul Whelan
“BIRTHDAYS” submitted by Rosemary and Ed Whelan The years roll by, but the one date every year which stays in one’s mind, whether young or old, is one’s birthday. Imagine being in a Gulag/Penal Colony in Russia, knowing that at least your family will send cards in plenty of time for your birthday. Paul loves […]
Gallon Milk Jug Winter Seed Sowing
See related Guest Editorial on growing native plants in your yard. by Margaret Shaw People have been doing this for a long time and it’s catching on. There are many articles online to read and learn about this easy method to start perennial seeds that require a cold spell. It jump-starts success and quicker inexpensive […]
