Eir’s Hand Botanicals

Wondering what that flower in the woods is? Check it out!

Planning on a hike sometime soon? Check out our handy-dandy spring wildflower guide!

The PDF link to download it and print a copy is in the comments. Happy exploring — and remember to not pick any flowers you might find! 🫶

EAT THE WEEDS! Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is an invasive plant in my neck of the woods, so I pulled a boatload of it in the backyard before it went to seed.

I’m fermenting the roots for a horserashisy condiment, and kept some of the stalks to cook with dinner tonight. Free food!

Got garlic mustard? Pull it!

Learn more about how to get rid of garlic mustard here:
https://www.habitatmatters.org/uploads/9/5/0/6/95066352/gmdisposal.pdf

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Cool opportunity for friends in the Lake City, MI area!

🌸 Ready to transform your lawn into a thriving native habitat? 🦋
Tired of high-maintenance grass? Join us for "Bring Nature Home" and discover how native plants can create a beautiful, low-maintenance landscape that supports pollinators, conserves water, and celebrates Michigan's natural beauty!
In partnership with North Country CISMA, this hands-on workshop will equip you with everything you need to get started:
What You'll Gain:
🌱 Expert guidance on native vs. invasive plant identification
🗺️ Create your own preliminary landscape plan
🌼 Take home up to 4 native Michigan plants to start your transformation
🐝 Learn how native landscaping supports local wildlife and reduces maintenance
Whether you're looking to replace a small patch of lawn or reimagine your entire yard, this workshop will give you the confidence and tools to bring nature home!
📅 Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
⏰ 6:00-7:30 PM
📍 Missaukee Ardis Library, 210 S Canal St, Lake City
💰 $35/person (includes 4 native plants!)
👥 Recommended for ages 14+
Registration required—space is limited!
Visit missaukeecd.org or call 231-839-7193 to register.
Part of the Go Beyond Beauty program celebrating garden professionals committed to avoiding high-priority invasive species.

Learning botanical Latin comes with great responsibility…and opportunity! 🤣

Fun fact: Botanical Latin is not a kooky term for scientific names. It's the language used for the formal taxonomic descriptions of plants.

Yay trees! 🌳

Download the newest copy of Identifying Trees of Michigan from MSU Extension! Learn about the 75+ different species of native trees that grow in our state: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/identifying-trees-of-michigan-e2332-revised-2022

Educator and local community friends: take a look!

🌿 Applications for Wild Ones’ Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grants close soon! These grants fund youth projects that create native plant gardens and outdoor learning spaces. Don’t miss your chance to inspire the next generation of native plant stewards.

Apply today at https://wildones.org/seeds-for-education/

That about sums it up. 🍄

* GuRL go CrayyZaY * 🤪 the most impossible question.. i luv all my children equally 💓🍄 [ IDs and photo credit below 👇 ] Big boy- Puffball weighing 32 pounds, 69 inches in circumference | Photo by Ralph Goodman Itty bitty - Mycena subcyanocephala | Photo by Eric Cho Mississippi boy - Cantharellus cibarius | Photo by Alphus Dan Wilson Inner city - Photo by Chris Ale via Quota Pretty boy - Cortinarius sp. | Photo by u/Lonelysadpupper via reddit Bow tie - Blue Coprinopsis | Photo by Steve Axford Nails did - Xylaria polymorpha, Dead man’s fingers | Photo by Mike Roberts, North Wales Mushrooms Blow dry - Zygomycota phylum with Bonnet mold (Spinellus fusiger) is a parasitic pin mold that grows throughout the cap of the mushroom host | Photo by Science Channel Big Beard - Lion’s Mane | Photo by fotografiecor via Adobe Images Clean face - Parrot Waxcap (Gliophorus psittacinus) | Photo by Motii on Twitter via Green Renaissance Don’t discriminate- Cookeina sulcipes | Photo by TommyIX via iStock Taste- Laetiporus sulphureus Photo via Creative Commons